Del Monte Fresh Produce offers employee vaccinations in Illinois

Del Monte is partnering with the Kankakee County Health Department to offer vaccines on-site to their employees at the facility.

February 12 , 2021

Calavo Growers announces changes in organizational structure

Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced changes to its Operations department with the goal of enhancing the company’s organizational structure.

February 12 , 2021

U.S. and international blueberry industry reaction to historic ITC ruling

The reaction to yesterday's ruling has been pouring in from the two sides of the debate in the U.S., as well as Peru, Chile and Mexico.

February 12 , 2021

USITC finds imported blueberries have not caused serious injury to domestic industry

As a result, the investigation will end, and the Commission will not recommend a remedy to the President.                                

February 11 , 2021

PMA town hall breaks down complex root cause analysis

During PMA's Virtual Town Hall, panelists broke down the process of root cause analysis through real-world examples to provide strategies for everyday growers to use in order to keep fresh produce safe for all.

February 11 , 2021

As South African blueberry exports rise, so does use of sea freight

South African blueberry exports hit another consecutive record in the 2020-21 season, with three-quarters of the fruit shipped via sea freight.

February 11 , 2021

Opinion: The debate on blueberry imports vs domestic supply is worthy of history books

Jim Prevor says that this battle over blueberries, and protecting US farmers versus providing for consumers, is truly a battle that has echoed through U.S. history.

February 11 , 2021

T&G Global launches new early ripening apple brand

T&G Global has launched a new early ripening apple brand which will be one of the first New Zealand apples of the 2021 season to arrive in key Asian markets.

February 11 , 2021

Boosted by lockdowns, U.S. potato sales hit record in 2020

Potatoes were consistently one of the highest performing produce items in terms of year-on-year growth, as consumers looked to purchase longer-lasting fruit and vegetables during the lockdowns.

February 11 , 2021

Tesco to have shareholder vote in bid to tackle UK obesity

The supermarket group is the first FTSE 100 company to be hit with an investor resolution on health grounds.

February 11 , 2021