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Blueberries will be the trending topic at Macfrut 2023
The 2023 edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, to be held at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy) starts today and goes through May 5.
May 03 , 2023
Fresh Del Monte posts big jump in Q1 net profit
“Our first quarter results of 2023 are a testament to our focus on profitability as we continue to commit to efficiency and optimization of resources," says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO.
May 03 , 2023
California is funding projects to conserve agricultural land and fight climate change
Since the first round of awards in 2015, the SALC Program has awarded $373 million to projects in 36 counties, permanently conserving more than 194,000 acres of agricultural land.
May 03 , 2023
Peruvian avocado exports to U.S. could nearly double by 2028
United States could reach 4 billion pounds per year in the next five years, and of those 4 billion pounds, Peru could easily supply 500 million, as long as the quality and dry matter are excellent, according to the CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC).
May 02 , 2023
Macfrut 2023 to focus on produce industry’s biggest issues
The 40th version of the convention has already hit record numbers, with a 25% increase in exhibition space and 50% more foreign exhibitors.
May 02 , 2023
A tricky ’23 spring-summer grape outlook
“There are going to be a ton of promotional opportunities with all kinds of varieties or organic and conventional, with the candy line and specialties, as well as regular red, green, and black grapes,” said Carlos Bon, vice president of sales for Divine Flavor, Inc.
May 02 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: A late but promising start expected for California cherries
Among major commercially-grown fruits, cherries are known to be the last trees to bloom and the first to harvest each year.
May 02 , 2023
Leadership transition planned for California Table Grape Commission
Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association will become President & CEO of the California Table Grape Commission in the spring of 2025.
May 02 , 2023
Pandol Bros. mourns passing of Matt Steve Pandol, Jr.
Working both separately and in conjunction with his family, Matt worked with the Pandol Family organization and served on the board of directors of Pandol Bros., Inc., in Delano, CA.
April 28 , 2023
California lawmakers seeking disaster relief package for farmers
The agricultural sector in California suffered estimated damages totaling more than $500 million from nine atmospheric rivers between Dec. 27, 2022, and Jan. 16, 2023.
April 28 , 2023
