Total Produce completes $1.4B refinancing amid Dole merger

Proceeds of the facilities will be used to refinance the existing debt agreements of Total Produce and Dole, which in February announced plans to merge to create the world’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable supply business.

April 14 , 2021

Peru confirms TR4 detection in banana plantation

The confirmation that the devastating and highly contagious fungal disease is spreading through Latin America spells trouble for the world's biggest banana exporting region.

April 13 , 2021

Berries drive increase in U.S. fruit imports in February

Strawberries and blueberries were among the biggest growth items in February for U.S. fruit imports, while avocados saw a sharp decline, USDA data shows.

April 12 , 2021

Peru detects possible TR4 case on banana plantation

Peruvian authorities say they have detected a possible case of Fusarium wilt tropical race IV (TR4), the highly contagious soil-borne fungus that has devastated banana plantations around the world.

April 09 , 2021

Del Monte restructures divisions and names new senior vice presidents

The North American region is to be led by Jesus Rodriguez following the departure of former Senior Vice President, Annunciata Cerioli.

April 08 , 2021

Plastic produce container sales set to outpace other major packaging categories

Through 2024, sales of plastic containers are expected to outpace those for all other major packaging categories, as clamshells and other plastic containers continue to supplant commodity bags and pillow pouches.

April 07 , 2021

IMG Citrus adds 2,500-acre Florida grove to portfolio

The 2,500-acre grove in Charlotte County increases its control of citrus land management in Florida by 27%, bringing its total acreage there to 11,387 acres.

April 06 , 2021

U.S. tightens import rules for Chilean plums after pest interceptions

The USDA's APHIS has determined that fresh plum consignments destined for the U.S. from Chile pose a "significant phytosanitary risk" to the domestic fruit industry, following two detections in February.

April 05 , 2021

"A messy situation": Shippers face logjams in Europe after Suez blockage

Shippers are braced for massive congestion in key European ports and gateways following the reopening of the Suez Canal, adding to the delays that the coronavirus has already caused for trade between Asia and the West.