Driscoll's expands Baja California Fair Trade berry program

The U.S.-headquartered berry company has expanded its Fair Trade program in Baja California, Mexico, with acreage increasing by nearly 14% in 2019 amid plans for 100% certification by the end of the year.

March 07 , 2019

Giddings Fruit offers cherry growers a competitive edge during the PNW season

March 07 , 2019

Terra Exports opens LatAm tropical fruit division amid booming demand

The multinational import and export trading company not only hopes to capitalize on rising demand for tropicals but also work with new markets around the world.

March 07 , 2019

Calavo kicks off 2019 with record results as Q1 net income soars

“We are extremely confident and optimistic about the course ahead in our Fresh business segment," said CEO Lee E. Cole.

March 07 , 2019

Total Produce's 2018 revenues rise 18% on back of Dole investment

“We are pleased that Total Produce has delivered continuing good results in a more challenging year," said Carl McCann, chairman of Total Produce.

March 07 , 2019

Colombia: Keitt variety driving exports and replacing Tommy Atkins

Problems with Tommy Atkins have contributed to Keitt being the stand-out export cultivar in an industry that is heavily focused on the domestic market but increasingly looking abroad.

March 07 , 2019

U.S.: Fire at Washington warehouse causes US$8M in pear losses

The warehouse that burned was reportedly built in 1982 and contained about 300,000, 44-pound box equivalents of packed d’Anjou pears valued at about $8 million.

March 07 , 2019

AgroFresh gains approval to expand its proven technologies into new markets

March 06 , 2019

U.S.: OTA launches "groundbreaking" organic fraud prevention program

The quality assurance program is designed to "complement and reinforce" the USDA's organic standards and the work of the accredited certifying agencies.

March 06 , 2019

Spain's largest avocado grower tests the waters of U.S. market

Trops last week sent its first-ever shipment to the U.S. market, despite access being granted five years ago.

March 06 , 2019