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Bernardo Calvo joins Sun World as President and COO
“This was a unique career opportunity that I could not pass up,” says Bernardo Calvo.
November 02 , 2023
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Largest California stone fruit producer files for bankruptcy hoping to sell business
The company pointed the filing at “significant headwinds, including increased costs and weather-related impacts, that have combined to make our existing capital structure unsustainable.”
November 01 , 2023
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Green Pomelo from Vietnam new for Tropi
Rigoberto Arquioni, Tropi’s managing director, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim about their newest offer.
November 01 , 2023
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Mobile app announces fresh produce arrivals
As part of the pilot program, customers can expect timely alerts through the Schnucks Rewards app when a fresh, locally grown produce item arrives at their selected "home" Schnucks or Eatwell Market store.
November 01 , 2023
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Walmart announces “re-grand opening” of 117 remodeled stores
In a statement, the company said this will be the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in the history of Walmart.
November 01 , 2023
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Hass Avocado Board kicks off sustainability webinar program
The webinar will share how key findings are shaping the Avocado Sustainability Center, a newly launched resource providing industry sustainability research and data.
November 01 , 2023
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Peruvian blueberry exports to the U.S. drop 23%
According to the ADEX Data Trade Intelligence System, the U.S. took a 49% share of overall shipments, confirming its position as the top destination market for blueberries.
October 31 , 2023
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Avocados from Mexico steps down from the Super Bowl
The company's CEO, Alvaro Luque announced they are taking a year off to become the first produce brand to partner with the College Football Playoff.
October 31 , 2023
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Agronometrics in Charts: Colombia’s avocado exports are growing exponentially
Avocados have metamorphosed into Colombia's "green gold," as their exportation has already established a significant presence in various countries including the Netherlands, the U.S., the UK, Spain and Belgium.
October 31 , 2023
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Mission Produce UK expanding ripening capacity; enters mangos
Mission Produce's expansion plans for its forward distribution center in Dartford, England enables the establishment of mango operations.
October 31 , 2023