Jupiter Group and Babybel launch snackpack

June 16 , 2021

Dole picks Port Tampa Bay for new shipping route

One reason Tampa was picked was a 135,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse that opened in 2018, allowing the port to receive shipments of bananas, pineapples, limes, mangoes and other fruit from Central America.

June 10 , 2021

Israeli conglomerate set to invest $60M in Colombian Hass avocado production

Managro, an Israeli-based agricultural investment conglomerate, is reportedly planning to buy 3,700 hectares (9,140) acres of land in Colombia for Hass avocado production.

June 08 , 2021

Berries and lemons a bright spot in Q1 fruit sales, as most top categories see declines

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and lemons all saw gains, while apples, bananas, avocados, mandarins and oranges experienced lower sales, United Fresh's FreshFacts report.

June 07 , 2021

Del Monte launches 'Bunch of Good' campaign emphasizing global CSR efforts

The major North American supplier of fruits and vegetables said the campaign first rolls out new “Bunch of Good” produce stickers and tags for its bananas and pineapples.

June 02 , 2021

South African stone fruit industry reports record volumes

Despite the challenges of the pandemic and having to ship rather than fly most of its stone fruit to the U.K., Hortgro said South Africa had one of its most successful seasons in recent memory.

May 31 , 2021

Freshfel Europe urges MEPs to remember Russian embargo impact

In an open communication, Freshfel Europe urged the European Parliament to not forget the strong and ongoing impact of the now seven-year Russian embargo on the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.

May 27 , 2021

Chilean grape and pome fruit production forecast down due to weather issues - USDA report

Due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall, Chile expects a decline in the production and export of table grapes, apples and pears, according to a USDA report.

May 26 , 2021

Q&A: Branding expert Lisa Cork On three positive macro trends

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor recently chatted with branding expert Lisa Cork, who said that in the "upcoming decade we’re going to need different skills and different brand tools to position ourselves for success".

May 24 , 2021

"A number of factors": NZ apple exports forecast lower despite earlier optimism

The USDA has forecast that New Zealand's apple exports will end up around 14 percent down year-on-year despite earlier expectations of a near-record season.

May 24 , 2021