Fresh Del Monte CEO: We see a lot more normalcy in the market

Chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has spoken about how he expects the company to emerge from the crisis stronger than before, the recently "catastrophic" pineapple market, and plans to increase Fresh Del Monte's share of the North American avocado market.

May 04 , 2020

Sun Belle and Giddings Mexico announce long-term berry agreement

The agreement solidifies the companies' 18-year relationship and is expected to extend their reach as principal producers and distributors of berries worldwide.   

May 04 , 2020

Northwest Cherry Growers optimistic for exports despite Covid-19

While there have been fewer flights in recent weeks, the low cost of fuel should help growers deliver fruit at competitive prices to importers this summer.

April 30 , 2020

Camposol notes "strong performance" in 2019 despite challenges

Camposol's financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2019 was affected by lower avocado volumes than the previous year and greater blueberry price contraction.

April 30 , 2020

Fresh Del Monte's Q1 results impacted by Covid-19

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO, explained that beginning in January in Asia and ramping up in March, the company's sales were impacted across all markets.

April 30 , 2020

Opinion: How the supply chain might look after Covid-19

John Perry, managing director of SCALA, says we cannot lose focus on efficiency and the need to offset the effects of workforce shortages.

April 29 , 2020

New York terminal loses court bid to block Maersk exit

A last-minute court plea – infused with rhetoric about coronavirus fallout – has failed to derail Maersk’s plan to switch from a New York to a New Jersey terminal.

April 29 , 2020

Oranges, lemons and avocados a bright spot as fruit sales dip below 2019

Year-on-year fresh fruit sales last week dipped below 2019's levels for the first time since early March, with table grapes, melons and pineapples all seeing big declines.

April 29 , 2020

Sun World opens Brazilian office and appoints new licensing manager

Andrea Pavesi, who has already been working with Sun World for the past 12-years, has been appointed Licensing Manager for Brazil.

April 28 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: A snapshot of Chilean stonefruit pricing in the U.S.

Prices of Chilean plums, nectarines and peaches in the U.S. market this year have generally been significantly higher than in previous seasons.

April 28 , 2020