Del Monte Fresh Produce relaunches Honeyglow pineapple

Del Monte Fresh Produce has announced the relaunch of its Honeyglow pineapple, further showcasing the brand’s range and diverse product line in the pineapple space.

April 21 , 2021

U.S. retail produce sales report berries with robust increases in March

The notable exception to decreasing sales is berries as in addition to being the biggest seller, still managed robust sales increases both in comparison to 2019 pre-pandemic normal with over a 28 percent increase and year-on-year at more than a nine percent increase.

April 16 , 2021

French frosts "greatest agricultural catastrophe of 21st century" - ag minister

At least a third of French wine production worth almost €2 billion in sales will be lost this year after rare freezing temperatures devastated many vines and fruit crops across France.

April 16 , 2021

Organic fresh produce sales up 9 percent in Q1, driven by berries and salad

Packaged salads remain the single largest driver of organic dollars, accounting for 17 percent of all organic sales, with berries, fresh herbs and lettuce also showing a strong performance.

April 15 , 2021

France declares ag disaster after spring frost hits fruit sector

Farmers across France will receive government support after the agriculture minister acknowledged the damage the low temperatures last week had wreaked on crops

April 14 , 2021

Jazz apples partner with DreamWorks Animation's new movie

The movie is the next chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s franchise that began with the 2002 Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and includes an Emmy-winning TV series.

April 13 , 2021

Pink Lady chips to be launched in U.K.

Nim’s Fruit Crisps, the UK’s only manufacturer of air-dried fruit and vegetable crisps (chips) has signed an exclusive agreement with Pink Lady.

April 12 , 2021

Berries drive increase in U.S. fruit imports in February

Strawberries and blueberries were among the biggest growth items in February for U.S. fruit imports, while avocados saw a sharp decline, USDA data shows.

April 12 , 2021

Cornell’s Ed McLaughlin sees smaller format stores with secondary warehousing, JIT delivery, and changes in retail-buyer relationships

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor recently interviewed Ed McLaughlin of Cornell University about the interaction between the produce industry and the broader retail and foodservice sectors and the Covid-19 pandemic

April 09 , 2021

Oppy expects smooth SH apple transition despite production challenges

Oppy is anticipating a smooth apple transition to the Southern Hemisphere despite production challenges, and also noted that packaged apple sales also skyrocketed in 2020, now representing 45 percent of category pounds.

April 09 , 2021