Dole posts strong financial performance for "transformational year"

On July 29, 2021, Total Produce completed the acquisition of the remaining 55 percent of Dole Food Company (DFC), to create Dole plc.

March 15 , 2022

Mexican avocado volume to be impacted through Q2 but pick up later in year

Mission Produce executives speaking on a recent earnings call provided some insights into their expectations for the U.S. avocado market and emerging supply regions.

March 15 , 2022

Peak season for California Strawberries expected in second half of March

The harvest should start earlier than in 2022 and with greater fruit volumes as well.

March 14 , 2022

Mission Produce's Q1 hit by industry-wide rising costs and declining volumes

However, Steve Barnard, the Founder and CEO of Mission Produce, said that the company was able to maintain its market share during the quarter and gain two significant customers.

March 11 , 2022

Port congestion continuing on both coasts

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to be at near-record levels this spring and summer as consumer demand and supply chain challenges continue to result in congestion.

March 11 , 2022

Meet the “Ultra” avocado buyer driving the market

While this segment only accounts for a single digit share of all avocado buying households in the U.S., it is responsible for more than a third of total U.S. purchase dollars of the fruit.

March 10 , 2022

In 2022, produce shoppers demand a deal

One factor surpassed ripeness, appearance and quality in this annual survey on produce shopping trends.

March 09 , 2022

Situation for domestic and imported produce shippers see "several areas of improvement" - USDA

However, the USDA notes that although West Coast port backlogs fade from media headlines, East Coast ports are now reporting record traffic, along with increased wait times for berths and container pickup.

March 08 , 2022

California citrus growers face a "tight market" for the second year

"With the fruit on the tree it affects the next year, we have growers that are looking at two years of consecutive losses" said the California Citrus Mutual Presiden Casey Creamer.

March 07 , 2022

EPA denies objections on chlorpyrifos

The EPA denied objections from a variety of grower associations calling for a tolerance level in its use.

March 04 , 2022