The volume of produce out of Mexico has continued to grow. More commodities are being grown in Mexico every year, because more California companies are getting into Mexico.
Logistics challenges were a major problem in 2021, according to numerous news reports throughout the year. The greatest challenge, Mexican shippers say, for them has been transportation.
For Divine Flavor, nothing says fresh more than a bell pepper, tomato or cucumber from Sinaloa. The winter and early spring months is when the company’s vegetable program thrives.
SunFed is a distributor of Mexican grown produce in operation since 1994. The company currently works with over 20 different ranches located throughout Mexico.
The last two years have been good ones for melon markets, and honeydew, cantaloupe and specialty melons were in good demand. This winter, sales are off to a good start, said Mikee Suarez, salesman at MAS Melons & Grapes.
January marked Dinuba, Calif.-based Suntreat’s 12th year of Sumo Citrus sales. And the company continues to grow its volume of the proprietary mandarin, known for its bumpy outer peel and top knot.
Sun World has appointed Jennifer Petersen as its new executive vice president and chief science officer. Petersen will oversee activities pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies.
