Mission Produce launches Mission Jumbos in reduced-plastic packaging

Mission Produce has announced the launch of Mission Jumbos, a new avocado pack with larger fruit and containing less plastic in the packaging.

November 20 , 2020

Florida grapefruit industry caught off-guard by EU tariffs

Florida citrus companies say they were surprised by the tariffs recently implemented by the EU and are concerned by a potential domino effect on the U.S. market.

November 20 , 2020

Ahold acquires New York-based e-grocer FreshDirect

Frans Muller, Ahold Delhaize’s CEO, said the deal "further propels our omni-channel evolution" and allows it to reach additional customers in the New York trade area.

November 19 , 2020

Giumarra launches Fair Trade Certified Mexican avocados

The California-based fruit supplier says it will offer promotable volumes of Fair Trade Certified avocados from September through May every year.

November 19 , 2020

Energy in the agricultural industry: innovation, technology, and sustainability

Ahead of the Agricultural Water Summit, a representative of Chile-based ECOI spoke about how the company is delivering sustainable solutions to farmers using solar energy.

November 19 , 2020

Last New Zealand kiwifruit of 2020 bound for global markets

The final shipments of kiwifruit grown this season in New Zealand have left Port of Tauranga bound for Zespri’s global markets.

November 19 , 2020

Wonderful Halos releases marketing plans for 2020 season

Wonderful Halos starts it’s 2020 crop season with its “consistent quality and superior sweet-taste” in mind as stated in a recent press release.

November 19 , 2020

OZblu blueberry seizures: United Exports and Rossouw Farming Group reach agreement

The two shipments of blueberries that had been seized over recent weeks were released this week by Dutch Authorities, but the two sides disagree as to whether the deal represents a victory for growers.

November 18 , 2020

Hurricanes create unprecedented situation for Central American rambutan growers

A rambutan importer was on Monday anticipating an unprecedented situation for growers in Central America, which was preparing for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Iota even as it recovered from another storm that hit just days before.

November 18 , 2020

Argentina: Blueberry industry tests system to prevent child labor in production chain

The Argentine blueberry industry is cracking down on child labor in farming operations with the use of an app that will allow for early detections and alerts to local authorities.

November 18 , 2020