fruits
Mexican tomato tariff draws mixed reaction from US growers
While some tomato growers celebrate the termination of a trade agreement that they say failed to keep imports from Mexico from flooding the U.S. marke... continue reading »
IFPA submits updated policy recommendations to MAHA Commission
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)’s updated policy recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission offer strate... continue reading »
Fresh Del Monte Produce adds industry veterans to sales team
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed industry veterans to senior sales positions as the company focuses on accelerating growth. Mark Gagnon brings... continue reading »
Westfalia Fruit acquires Dutch foodservice company
Global avocado company Westfalia Fruit has acquired Dutch foodservice company Greenpoint Trading B.V., owner of the Avojoy avocado brand. The acqui... continue reading »
Survey to measure grape acreage and projected production
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail the Grape Inquiry – August 2025 survey to approximately 2,000 U.S. growers be... continue reading »
Colombia Avocado Board launching new US brand amid record shipments
With shipments of Colombian avocados to the U.S. reaching a record volume, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has launched the Avocados from Colombia br... continue reading »
IFPA reacts to proposed cuts in WIC produce benefits
The International Fresh Produce Association is warning of potential dangers in reducing Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and... continue reading »
Gene editing may help bananas bid browning goodbye
Bananas have long been absent from the fresh-cut fruit aisle. Their tendency to brown quickly after peeling has made them impractical for pre-packed f... continue reading »
Del Monte Foods closing fruit processing facility, warehouses
Del Monte Foods is closing a fruit processing facility and two warehouses that store fruit products in the Yakima, Washington area, according to local... continue reading »
New catalytic system targets ethylene gas buildup to slow ripening
An innovation from catalytic technology company DCL International, part of the DCL Technology Group, aims to slow the ripening of fruit and extend its... continue reading »
