fruits
Del Monte Foods closing California cannery
The closure of a Del Monte Foods fruit cannery in Modesto, California, will affect around 600 year-round employees and another 1,200 seasonal workers.... continue reading »
USDA to purchase up to $80M in specialty crops
USDA will purchase up to $80 million in specialty crops and products in a move fruit and tree nut growers hope will provide a boost. As growers awa... continue reading »
Leading avocado provider to acquire California produce company
Fresh avocado producer and distributor Mission Produce will acquire Calavo Growers, a California-based provider and distributor of avocados, tomatoes,... continue reading »
Fresh Del Monte Produce promotes Abbas to president
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has promoted Mohammed Abbas to president and chief operating officer. Abbas had served as the company’s executive vice ... continue reading »
Cabernet Sauvignon tops California’s $3M 2024 wine crush
California is the nation’s leading producer of wine grapes, both in total volume and varietal assortment, with a handful of varieties shouldering th... continue reading »
SWIPE 2026 educational sessions to focus on supply chain
The Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) is set for Jan. 22-24 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Educational se... continue reading »
Dole Nordic acquiring European company’s fresh produce division
Dole Nordic AB is acquiring Greenfood AB’s fresh produce division, which includes the group’s fruit and vegetable wholesale activities. Those o... continue reading »
Avocado volume expected to hit record high in US market
Avocado demand is approaching a record-setting high. Total avocado volume in the U.S. market is on track to exceed 3 billion pounds in 2025, according... continue reading »
Beverage company acquires Country Pure Foods
Fruit and vegetable beverage company Peterson Brands has acquired Country Pure Foods, a producer of portioned and multi-serve juices, plant-based beve... continue reading »
Cold plasma moves toward the processing line
Cold plasma could soon move from the lab to the packing line. A 2025 research paper published in Food Production, Processing and Nutrition highlights ... continue reading »
