Kroger-Albertsons deal on hold pending FTC review

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his peers in several other states have demanded that Albertsons Cos. delay paying a $4 billion dividend to investors until after the merger is reviewed by the federal entity.

October 31 , 2022

Ecuador seeks to increase tropical fruit exports to Turkey

Demand for tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapples has increased in recent years, with Turkey having to turn to exporters to secure the produce.

October 28 , 2022

Tango mandarin variety to be grown for the first time in India

In a joint effort, IG Citrus and Eurosemillas are currently working to cultivate the Tango variety in India. The agricultural project is expected to be carried out on a significant scale, with 100 hectares for growing the mandarin.

October 19 , 2022

Oppy to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year

Grower-marketer Oppy expects to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year as it enters its third season providing the Brazilian-produced supplies.

October 07 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms forecasts high production volumes for strawberries

California Giant Berry Farms recently shared a strawberry crop update forecasting a  big increase in production. Peak volumes are expected for both organic and conventionally grown fruit.

October 06 , 2022

Chile’s C&L Fruit aims to win over US market with stonefruit flavor and color innovations

C&L Fruit will be bringing a number of innovative plum, nectarine, peach, cherry and citrus varieties to the US market this year, with the focus on attractive colors and flavors, including high sugar content.

October 03 , 2022

Honeybear Brands makes progress toward reaching sustainability goals

In 2021, Honeybear Brands sourced 91 percent of its facility energy from renewable sources, putting the company well on its way to meet its 100 percent goal by 2025.

August 26 , 2022

Summer Citrus From South Africa adheres to the demand of the market

By the end of week 32, we are through almost 70% of our planned shipments for the season accounting for 10 conventional vessels and containers on deck in Philadelphia along with about 17,000 pallets shipped in containers to New York and Savannah, GA.

August 25 , 2022

Vanguard releases produce industry trends of 2022

Some of the key trends discussed in a report by Vanguard International called “Seven Produce Industry Trends of 2022" were supply chains, covid congestion, increased costs and inflation.

August 08 , 2022

U.S. importer to source avocados from Jalisco

LGS Specialty Sales has announced that it will begin sourcing avocados from the Mexican state of Jalisco, following USDA-APHIS authorization.

July 22 , 2022