Merchandising tips for produce retail holiday sales 

A few things to keep in mind are convenience, variety, and good value for hurried shoppers seeking the best prices.  

November 29 , 2023

Peru avocados expanded markets in 2023

Volume exported increased 3.3% year-on-year to a total of 36 markets.

November 27 , 2023

Cabilfrut and Green SuperFood join forces in the production and marketing of avocados

Both companies have joined forces in order to enhance their offer, with commercial programs in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin American markets.

November 27 , 2023

Q&A: Growing avocados in containers becoming more popular in Mexico

This plantation form consists of growing avocados in a small area, pushing for sustainability and making it more economical and environmentally friendly. 

November 24 , 2023

Cal Avocado Commission names co-executive leaders

Ken Melban joined the commission in 2011 as director, issues management. Food industry veteran Terry Splane was hired in March 2023 to be the organization’s new vice president of marketing.

November 22 , 2023

Largest floating solar plant in the southern cone inaugurated in Chile

The project was done for the fruit exporter, Verfrut, and is operated by Solarity providing clean energy to the Quilamuta estate.

November 20 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports down 9%

Provid’s General Manager Alejandro Cabrera tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the decrease is mostly due to weather phenomena.

November 14 , 2023

Hass avocados removed as host in Oriental fruit fly quarantine

Oriental fruit fly quarantine area, which includes avocado production regions, listed Hass avocados as a host, which was inconsistent with USDA’s Mediterranean fruit fly and Mexican fruit fly host lists. 

November 08 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S. down in 2022-23

ProHass President Juan Carlos Paredes tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the “many close ties between importers and Mexican producers”, and the U.S. consumers’ year round supply preference as some of the woes encountered this season by Peruvian exporters.

November 06 , 2023

Rabobank: State of the industry report

The report indicates that some of the many fruits impacted by recent weather disruptions are blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit. 

November 03 , 2023