The North American market remains crucial for the blueberry industry - Rabobank

As one of the main destination markets, the U.S. is focusing on availability as demand for year-round conventional and organic blueberries remains steady.

November 04 , 2022

Driscoll's completes Berry Gardens acquisition

"This acquisition supports our vision to ‘become the world’s berry company, enriching the lives of everyone we touch’, given the UK is Europe’s second largest fresh berry market; and we believe there is strong growth potential in the UK," says Russell Allwell of Driscoll's.

November 03 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte's sales and net income rise in Q3

In the three-month period ended Sept. 30, net sales rose by 5% year-on year to $1.05 billion, while net income jumped from $1.3 million to $33.3 million.

November 02 , 2022

Zespri SunGold growing fast in U.S. with sales expected to hit $1B around 2030

In North America for the fourth consecutive year, Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit has been “the fastest growing fruit in the fruit basket,” according to Dan Mathieson CEO of Zespri.

November 01 , 2022

Vision Magazine launches at IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show

Present at the launch were dozens of GP&FS attendees, including Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, who was featured on the cover of the first issue.

October 31 , 2022

Cathy Burns: “What we do is not for the faint at heart"

Seizing momentum and influencing positive health outcomes were the focus of the IFPA State of the Industry address at the Global Procuce and Floral Show on Thursday morning in Orlando.

October 28 , 2022

Sun World expands North American footprint with new licensees

Global variety development and licensing business Sun World International has announced that it has added three new importers to its licensees in North America. 

October 27 , 2022

Peruvian blueberry exports have seen annual average growth of 70% since 2013

Peruvian blueberry exports rose to $1.2 billion in 2021. This represents a massive leap from the $17 million registered in 2013, with an average yearly growth rate of 70%.

October 26 , 2022

Copefrut and Verfrut join forces in China

Both leading companies of the fruit industry will come together in the Asian country to grow together and better meet the demands of that market.

October 25 , 2022

USTR says it won't open Section 301 investigation into Mexican produce

However, the USTR said that it would "pursue avenues to assist the Southeast seasonal produce industry" in coordination with the USDA.

October 24 , 2022