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Chile is a powerhouse supplier of fruit to the U.S. market, and its success over the past 30 years has attracted more competition.
Strong onion markets this fall seem to be setting the tone for a firm storage onion market outlook throughout the winter.
Chilean table grape production and exports may decline about 7% this year, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service annual report on Chilean deciduous fruit.
Vancouver, B.C-based Oppy expects similar Chilean produce volume compared with last season, but there are volume shifts within categories, said Eric Coty, vice president of South American operations.
Awe Sum Organics is growing its organic lineup in a number of ways, says David Posner, president, CEO and founder of Awe Sum Organics, Santa Maria, Calif.
U.S. fresh fruit exports sagged 7% lower for the latest 12-month period, new USDA numbers reveal.
Led by grapes, berries, citrus and avocados, U.S. fresh fruit imports have surged in the last year, according to fresh USDA statistics.
Goodyear, Ariz.-based organic herb and baby leaf producer Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support for its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties for the holiday cooking season.
The CEO of Puerto Rico-based Caribbean Produce Exchange has more than 22 years of experience in the food industry.
Continued growth and greater consumer choice is anticipated for tomorrow’s organic fresh produce sector, according to a survey from The Packer.