Mission Produce posts flat net income, higher revenue for Q3

In the fourth quarter, Mission said the industry is expecting volumes to increase sequentially and remain consistent with the prior year period.

September 09 , 2022

North American blueberry deal coming to end for 2022

Industry leaders indicate it was a good season, although production areas saw decreased volume with disappointing crop set in the spring and then some subsequent weather issues.

September 08 , 2022

Mission Produce announces logistics partnership with NatureSweet

The move is anticipated to support the expansion of NatureSweet’s greenhouse portfolio, which includes snacking tomatoes, medium/large tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

September 07 , 2022

Walmart offers $377.6M to buy out South African Massmart - report

The deal would help Walmart put "further intervention operationally and significant additional financial investment," Massmart's Chairman Dlamini told reporters.

September 06 , 2022

In produce, inflation starts at the dirt

Current inflationary trends are caused by a lack of resources and supply chain disruptions which have squeezed inputs and transportation costs.

September 05 , 2022

Calavo Growers reports revenue and net income increases in Q3

“I am pleased that our teams successfully navigated temporary avocado price volatility that impacted both our Grown and Prepared segments, particularly in July”, said Brian W. Kocher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calavo Growers, Inc.

September 02 , 2022

Maersk announces first green logistics warehouse in Denmark

"Many of our customers are looking for long-term partners that have such capabilities to reduce their entire climate footprint,” commented Birna Odefors, Area Managing Director, Nordics, A.P. Moller – Maersk.

September 01 , 2022

Syngenta announces double-digit sales growth for Q2 and H1

Second quarter Group sales increased by 24 percent to $9.2 billion, up $1.8 billion year-on-year, while EBITDA for 2022 increased 39 percent to $1.7 billion.

August 31 , 2022

Mexico looks to increase avocado exports to Europe with new route

“Our proposal is to find a fast route from Mexico to Europe which reduces the arrival through the Port of Rotterdam by 12 or 14 days," said Armando López, General Director of APEAM.

August 30 , 2022

IFPA announces 2023 Board of Directors

Laura Himes, Senior Merchandising Director at Walmart will assume the role of Chair and the next Chair-Elect will be John Anderson, CEO and Managing Partner of Oppy. 

August 29 , 2022