Kroger-Albertsons merger concerns Colorado grocery workers 

Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser heard from workers and community leaders who oppose the merger. 

November 07 , 2023

USDA sanctions PACA violators in Michigan and Texas

The Apple Truck LLC, operating out of Ann Arbor, MI, and CFG Produce Inc., from Lantana, TX, did not meet contractual obligations and are facing penalties.

November 07 , 2023

Asia-Pacific leading global pineapple production growth

The global pineapple market is expanding, with growth projections from $27 billion in 2023 to $36 billion by 2028.

November 06 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana industry lifts social responsibility and sustainability

The 20th Banana Time Convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador showcased the advances the industry has made in social responsibility and sustainability.

November 06 , 2023

Greenberg joins FreshEdge expanding produce distribution

The acquisition of Greenberg Fruit Company strengthens FreshEdge’s pursuit of becoming the preeminent family of best-in-class fresh food companies by expanding its geographic reach.

November 06 , 2023

U.S. food insecurity continues upward trend

A recent report by the USDA’s Economic Research Service indicates that food insecurity rose in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.

November 06 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S. down in 2022-23

ProHass President Juan Carlos Paredes tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the “many close ties between importers and Mexican producers”, and the U.S. consumers’ year round supply preference as some of the woes encountered this season by Peruvian exporters.

November 06 , 2023

New UF center addresses citrus greening and other crop diseases 

The center’s first and primary goals are to find citrus varieties that can tolerate or even resist citrus greening disease, also known as Huanlongbing (HLB). 

November 03 , 2023

Ocean Mist wraps successful IFPA participation

The company debuted a new booth featuring six multimedia screens, taking viewers through virtually every facet of Ocean Mist’s farming operation.

November 03 , 2023

Argentine citrus re-enters the EU

“After many years, the reopening of this important market was achieved and now we have to continue boosting exports," says Agriculture Minister Juan José Bahillo.

November 03 , 2023