Mission Produce provides updated financial results for Q4

The company expects to release its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, along with its forward assumptions related to the industry outlooks, in December.

November 06 , 2024

U.S. court rules that Glory is Staccato cherry

To demonstrate that Glory and Staccato® cherry (originally identified as 13S-20-09) are the same, AAFC relied on extensive phenotypic screening and whole genome sequencing and assembly using PacBio sequencing.

November 05 , 2024

First international marketing campaign underway for new kiwi, Dulcis

November 04 , 2024

Steven Martina leaves Zespri after one year

Until a permanent replacement is found, Nikki Johnson will act as acting managing director for Europe.

November 04 , 2024

Avocados From Mexico says autumn is best time to eat the fruit

The organization says that the Aventajada (advantaged) blooming cycle offers the opportunity to enjoy the longer-bodied, pear-shaped avocados so familiar on autumn stalls.

November 04 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte posts strong Q3, buoyed by strong demand for avocados and pineapples

Growth was mostly attributed to an increase in net sales and the Company's fresh and value-added product segment due to higher sales volume.

November 04 , 2024

Mission Produce appoints Brooke Becker to SVP of sales

In her new position, Becker will lead Mission Produce’s North America Sales team in meeting demand for avocados and mangos while generating profitable results for the Company and its customers.  

November 01 , 2024

California walnut crop mid-harvest update shows 'positive developments'

Reports indicate that the walnut crop held up well to the summer temperatures, which were less severe than temperatures seen in 2022.

November 01 , 2024

Farm Aid offers disaster fund to family farmers affected by hurricanes

The organization's hurricane relief efforts will focus on family farmers and ranchers who have lost their barns, livestock, crops, fields, pastures, and other essential farm infrastructure due to hurricanes Helene or Milton

November 01 , 2024

Biden-Harris administration invests nearly $3 billion in clean ports

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 55 ports, spread across 27 states and territories, to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.

November 01 , 2024