California Giant strengthens executive team

California Giant Berry Farms has welcomed two produce veterans to its executive team - Jay Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Alan Ediger as Vice President of Sales.

September 21 , 2020

Oppy focuses on expanding procurement and exports with two key promotions

As Oppy continues to expand its supply and international reach, Ray Reed and Andres Ribalta have been promoted to new positions in line with the company’s strategic growth journey.

September 21 , 2020

How growers overcome the challenges of transitioning to organic

To better understand what the barriers to organic adoption are and what could be done to increase both supply and demand of this category of products, Thomas Grandperrin spoke to Kelly Damewood, CEO of California Certified Organic Farmers.

September 21 , 2020

Chinese importers cautious ahead of Chilean summer fruit season amid market uncertainty

One importer says it will be difficult for Chilean cherries to sell at high prices in the Chinese market this season, and it is highly probable that the sales volume will be lower than in previous years.

September 21 , 2020

U.S. avocado market stability likely to continue into fall with new Mexican crop

Gahl Crane of Eco Farms explained that the market had seen generally low but stable pricing over the summer amid good volumes from all the supplying origins, as well as the disruption in the foodservice industry.

September 18 , 2020

Greenyard returns to profitable growth, raises guidance

Greenyard now expects its adjusted EBITDA for the first half of the fiscal year to amount to approximately € 55.0m, up from € 47.6m last year.

September 18 , 2020

Avocados From Mexico launches educational program to maximize sales, reduce shrink

The organization says that Avo University is online, free of charge, easily accessible, and takes just about half an hour. It offers a "brand-new breakthrough capability for building the confidence of industry professionals on several avocado topics".

September 17 , 2020

U.S.: "Solid momentum" in retail fruit and veg sales going into fall - PMA

Joe Watson of the PMA says that it is important to think about why some relatively small categories such as oranges and mushrooms have "punched well above their weight" over a 26-week period since the pandemic began.

September 17 , 2020

Fresh Del Monte Produce receives Green and Environmental Stewardship award

Fresh Del Monte Produce has been honored first place in the Green and Environmental Stewardship category at PR Daily’s 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

September 17 , 2020

U.K.: 'Revolutionary' Softripe avocado ripening facility unveiled

Bespoke cooling systems supplies JD Cooling has just completed its work on a project which it says has revolutionized avocado ripening, Lynn News reports. 

September 17 , 2020