USDA publishes strengthening organic enforcement final rule

The update seeks to protect organic integrity and bolster farmer and consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal by supporting strong organic control systems.

January 25 , 2023

Mission Produce announces 2022 financial results

The fourth quarter revenue reached $238 million, which was flat with the prior year period.

January 04 , 2023

Michigan apples hit all-time peak

In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million increase year-on-year.

November 25 , 2022

Fruitist & Paradise unites partner strengths

Independent berry grower-packer-exporters in Mexico and Peru have entered a joint venture partnership to create a new berry marketing company.

November 14 , 2022

Hortifrut begins supplying berries from Ecuador and Colombia

The company currently has 50 hectares of blueberries newly planted in Ecuador, with the 2022-23 season being its first harvest, with around 600 tons of exports expected.

November 11 , 2022

Jim Prevor, industry icon and maverick thought-leader, passes away

On this earth for merely 61 years, Jim was a force of boundless energy and enthusiasm for the perishable food and fresh produce industry in which he was born and carried a rich family legacy.

November 09 , 2022

Freight rates and port congestion to continue decline into 2023

Prices have yet to return to a pre-pandemic normal, as freight rates and port congestion begin to decline after reaching figures tenfold on major trade routes during 2021.

November 08 , 2022

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