European strawberry market shows strengths amid rising challenges, says Freshfel

September 29 , 2025

Chiquita returns to Bocas del Toro with $30M investment

The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Chiquita and Panamanian authorities in August, establishing a framework to reorganize the local banana sector.

September 24 , 2025

Family-owned Grupo Jorge Schmidt is leading the Chilean fruit industry with record production and a focus on tech and community

In its Catemu processing plant, the company processes over 1.1 tons of mandarins daily, making it one of the largest citrus plants in Latin America.

September 22 , 2025

Beware of produce scammers—USDA alerts of increased imposter fraud activity

The fraudsters steal merchandise by placing orders, diverting the load to an unknown location, and then failing to pay for the produce.

September 18 , 2025

Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce announce changes in executive leadership

September 18 , 2025

Fruitist appoints new CFO and adds fresh faces to its Board of Directors

These new faces come at a time of unprecedented momentum for Fruitist—the company has surpassed $400 million in sales and reached a valuation above $1 billion.

September 12 , 2025

Chilean retail giant Cencosud set to acquire The Fresh Market

This acquisition grants Cencosud full ownership of the American supermarket chain, further strengthening the retailer's position in the US.

September 09 , 2025

Mission Produce expands operations to Miami

The move will enable Mission Produce to directly service customers in the Sunshine State with avocados and mangos, as well as provide ripening and bagging services.

September 05 , 2025

Zimbabwean blueberries are now authorized to hit the Chinese market

The announcement was made after the two countries signed a new protocol agreement in Beijing, following a series of negotiations that began in April 2024.