Latest News From Costa Rica

The Nogal Reserve in Costa Rica was established as a private wildlife refuge as the result of a joint effort between Chiquita and a portion of its clients, honoring the communities and land from which its bananas grow.

An International Fresh Produce Association case study reveals how tropical fruit grower Kapi Kapi approaches sustainable banana production and bringing carbon-neutral bananas to market.

Del Monte Zero is slated to hit stores in early 2023 and will be the first certified carbon neutral and sustainably grown pineapple from Fresh Del Monte.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is launching its newest product, the Petit Pinkglow Pineapple, exclusively in the Dallas market.

Fyffes Anexco pineapple farm in Costa Rica earned Sustainable Agriculture Standard certification by Rainforest Alliance.

The Standard Fruit Co. of Costa Rica S.A., a subsidiary of Dole Food Co., received the Social Responsibility in Action award from The Costa Rican-North American Chamber of Commerce.

Costa Rica plans to bring a wide assortment of produce to the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Wilmington last week found and seized nearly 100 pounds of cocaine hidden in a shipment of Costa Rican pineapples.

Costa Rica exporters will be at Fresh Summit to speak with expo attendees about their produce.