Calavo Growers appoints new CEO

The new appointee previously served as the President and CEO of the Castellini Group of Companies, and also held executive roles at Chiquita Brands International.

December 22 , 2021

FDA announces listeria outbreak linked to packaged salad

According to the CDC, as of Dec. 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of listeria have been reported from eight states.

December 22 , 2021

Calavo swings to a loss in Q4 over rising costs and avocado crop challenges

The California-based company reported a net loss of of $13 million, compared to net income of $6.2 million for the same period last year.

December 21 , 2021

Walmart sued in California for alleged dumping of pesticides, other hazardous waste

A lawsuit filed by the California attorney general and a dozen district attorneys alleges Walmart has dumped nearly 80 tons of hazardous waste,

December 21 , 2021

Mexican associations begin working to strengthen avocado production, exports

APEAM's partnership with the USDA ensures that all avocado growers and packers in Mexico comply with stringent agricultural practices and the highest quality and food safety standards.

December 20 , 2021

California mandarin crop now estimated at almost half previous season's level

The CCM's Marketing Committee also estimates that the total Navel orange crop for the 2021-22 season will be down significantly from the previous season’s final or sold production.

December 17 , 2021

U.S. retail fruit sales reported increases across the board in November, grapes saw double-digit growth

Fruit sales growth slowed a little to +8.5% versus November 2020, but gains remained more than 18% ahead of the pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

December 17 , 2021

Mission Produce bolsters Board of Directors

“Her proficiency in driving growth with multiple brands such as Burts Bees, Kingsford, and Hidden Valley will be of value as we continue to build the Mission Produce brand globally.”

December 16 , 2021

U.S. harbor truckers say West Coast port congestion is worsening - report

Gauging whether the logjams at the U.S.’s busiest gateway for trade are improving or not depends who you ask, Bloomberg reports.

December 15 , 2021

Sun World expands Southern Hemisphere footprint

The new table grape marketers include two in Peru as well as one in Brazil and South Africa.

December 14 , 2021