Limoneira closes $20M sale of its Oxnard packing facility

Limoneira expects to record an approximate gain of $900,000 on this transaction to be recognized in the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 ending Oct. 31, 2022.

November 02 , 2022

Italian court enjoins illegal production of Sun World grape varieties

In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari in Italy issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding a domestic grape producer from harvesting or selling any table grapes from unauthorized plantings of Sugrathirtyfive variety.

November 02 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte's sales and net income rise in Q3

In the three-month period ended Sept. 30, net sales rose by 5% year-on year to $1.05 billion, while net income jumped from $1.3 million to $33.3 million.

November 02 , 2022

Zespri SunGold growing fast in U.S. with sales expected to hit $1B around 2030

In North America for the fourth consecutive year, Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit has been “the fastest growing fruit in the fruit basket,” according to Dan Mathieson CEO of Zespri.

November 01 , 2022

African HLB vector spreads along the coast of Portugal, threatens Huelva citrus fruits

Since it was detected in Porto in 2015, the dreaded psyllid has spread without interruption along the entire coast of Spain.

November 01 , 2022

Mann Packing invests $2.5M in snap pea sorters

The investment in the snap pea program comes shortly after the two companies announced that Mann Packing has officially completed the final stages of its integration as the vegetable division of Fresh Del Monte.

November 01 , 2022

South African table grape industry estimates 8% export drop in 2022-23

While a larger portion of newer generation varieties with potential higher yield is expected to come into full production this season, various factors indicate the expected yield is likely to be lower.

October 31 , 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

Vision Magazine launches at IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show

Present at the launch were dozens of GP&FS attendees, including Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, who was featured on the cover of the first issue.

October 31 , 2022

Celebrating Ramadan with Natural Delights

Natural Delights understands the importance of dates in Muslim culture and works hard to produce enough volume domestically and internationally to serve all customers year-round.

October 31 , 2022