Fyffes aims to cut food loss in own operations by 80 percent by 2030

Fyffes said that reducing food loss and educating people on food waste are key targets of its Healthy Food for Healthy Lives sustainability pillar.

March 01 , 2021

Ideas from IGD on helping consumers make more healthy food decisions

When the Insititute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) released its last Appetite for Change report, it noted the obstacles preventing consumers from purchasing fresh produce, particularly vegetables.

March 01 , 2021

Del Monte CEO "very optimistic" for U.S. foodservice market normalizing in spring

In a recent earnings call, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh also revealed an astonishing return on investment on a small piece of land in Chile that was acquired in the late '80s and sold last year.

March 01 , 2021

PMA webinar discusses insight retail trends provide, product innovation

“There has never been a better opportunity for retailers, growers and members of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry to say, 'How do we connect in our communities in a truly meaningful way to make a difference?'”

March 01 , 2021

Texas: "Little to no" Rio Grande Valley citrus production expected in 2021-22

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist says Winter Storm Uri was much worse than the freezes of 2004 and 2011 that damaged some South Texas crops, and rivaled the 1989 freeze

February 26 , 2021

Avocado cultivation to continue expansion throughout Spain

The entire north and northwest strip of the peninsula is said to have great potential and is suitable for growing avocado up to 15 kilometers inland.

February 26 , 2021

California cuts avocado forecast, but still expects promotable volumes

Fall and winter weather events including heavy winds resulted in the slight forecast change, with the reduction occurring in the pre-season months.

February 26 , 2021

Marijuana worth $27M hidden in papaya shipment in southern California

Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 12,000 pounds of marijuana hidden within a shipment of papayas hauled by a big rig at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.

February 26 , 2021

Nogales sees continued diversification of new commodities

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has listed some of the commodities seeing the greatest growth through the key Arizona point of entry.

February 26 , 2021

Study shows declining fruit and vegetable consumption in U.S.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) announced renewed efforts to increase fruits and vegetable consumption in the U.S. after an ongoing study showed a significant decline.

February 25 , 2021