U.S.: Frieda’s says this is the summer of dragon fruit

U.S. tropical fruit company Frieda’s expects dragon fruit to perform particularly well this year, as consumers look for little escapes to flee the mundane aspects of being stuck at home.

July 24 , 2020

Index Fresh brings Colombian avocados to U.S. for third season

The global avocado marketer has had two previous rounds of bringing the Colombian fruit to the U.S. market; running those first two rounds as pilot projects.

July 23 , 2020

U.S.: Potato sales have skyrocketed by a third since onset of pandemic

All potato categories across the retail store, except deli-prepared sides, increased in dollar and volume sales over a three-month period.

July 23 , 2020

Colombian mangoes gain improved market access to EU

The EU lessened restrictions on Colombian mango imports that required an often detrimental hot-water treatment as the country's exporters implement stricter operational steps.

July 23 , 2020

Apple orchards worldwide turn to Harvista in time of need

Maturity at harvest continues to be the most critical factor during pre-harvest that influences post-harvest life, especially for apple growers.

July 23 , 2020

Family Tree Farms adds UNITEC blueberry lines

California-based grower-packer Family Free Farms has installed two additional UNITEC blueberry lines, having first started working with the sorting technology company in 2018.

July 23 , 2020

U.S.: Meth found hidden in shipment of green onions

Customs officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry found US$1.4 million worth of methamphetamine stashed in a shipment of green onions over the weekend, authorities said.

July 22 , 2020

Hass avocado business gets off the ground in Ecuador

Hass avocado production is gaining momentum on the coast of Ecuador, where a farm of Chilean investor Roderick Maclean Boyd offers high hopes to local farmers looking to get involved with the crop.

July 22 , 2020

U.S. reversal on in-restaurant dining opening a "devastating hit" to foodservice produce sales

The PMA representative's comments came as fresh vegetable sales at U.S. retail notched a 16% uptick year-on-year, with summer fruit sales also performing well.

July 22 , 2020

ALDI to open 70 new stores by end of 2020

Along with opening its 2,000th store and announcing plans to open 70 stores across the U.S. this year, Aldi revealed the location of its new distribution center.

July 21 , 2020