The mango industry is "ready for a leader" - Mission Produce CEO

Mission Produce CEO Steve Barnard said on a recent earnings call that the company is up for the challenge of becoming a leader in the fragmented category, and also discussed the impacts of Peru's Agricultural Promotion Law.

March 17 , 2021

U.S.: Inclusivity proves key for retailers to reach Hispanic customer base

As the Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow, it is of the utmost importance that retailers realize that this consumer "loves food and family", according to one of the panelists at United Fresh's BrandStorm.

March 16 , 2021

Chile: Asoex forecasts greater table grape export decline

In a third estimate for the 2020-21 season, Asoex President Ronald Bown Fernández said the forecast was now for 64.6 million boxes (8.2 kilo-equivalent).

March 15 , 2021

South American lemons to "balance" U.S. market after California weather issues - Limoneira CEO

Limoneira CEO Harold Edwards spoke about the effects of the strong winds in coastal California on lemon production earlier this year, the outlook for Chile and Argentina, and the effects of the storm in Texas and Mexico.

March 12 , 2021

UK to stay "adequately supplied" with table grapes despite Chile weather issues

Amid the potential grape shortages given heavy rains in Chile, a UK company says the country doesn’t seem to expect shortages nor rising prices at the same level that the U.S. may see.

March 11 , 2021

BrandStorm session reveals how to forge an ironclad brand

Kicking off BrandStorm virtually this year was brand strategist Lindsay Pedersen to talk about why brand matters and steps on how to create one to fully represent your business.

March 10 , 2021

U.S. avocado shoppers shifting to greater purchase levels - HAB

Avocados have found their way onto the tables of an increasing number of U.S. households as the category continues to develop and cement its place as one of the largest categories in fresh produce, according to the Hass Avocado Board (HAB).

March 09 , 2021

Women in the agricultural industry today: Perspectives from around the world

To commemorate International Women’s Day, we asked six women in different positions in the industry around the world for their perspective on the evolution of women’s role in the industry and how they see the situation changing in the future.

March 08 , 2021

Mission Produce enters the mango category

Mission Produce says it will be the first-of-its-kind to incorporate mango ripening and distribution on a global and national scale through its advanced network.   

March 05 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome reintroduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Western Growers, United Fresh and the U.S. Apple Association all welcomed the bill, which seeks to provide a solution to the industry's critical worker shortage.

March 04 , 2021