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The world’s second-largest producer of pineapples wants access to the U.S. fresh market.
Mann Packing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., has added a fresh-cut fruit area to its new facility in Gonzales, California.
JBT Corporation announces upgrades to one of its Sta-Fresh® Pineapple Coating Technology solutions, Sta-Fresh 2952.
Fresh Del Monte has announced its collaboration with “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous,” a Netflix series created by Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Amblin Entertainment.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported that net sales for the quarter ended July 2 increased 5% to $1.14 billion.
Already with a U.S. East Coast presence, Costa Rica-based pineapple and banana supplier Kapi Kapi Growers is prepared to expand sales throughout the U.S., company officials say.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is going large with its newest pineapple product, according to a news release.
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh pineapple from Taiwan for consumption into the U.S. and its territories. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity.
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.
The company is offering the item in honor of National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on Dec. 16.
The company’s net sales increase was primarily driven by higher net sales in its fresh and value-added product segment, as well as increased per-unit selling prices principally of avocado and pineapple.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 38% of consumers indicated they purchased fresh pineapple last year.
Dole Food Co. is calling upon its top banana and pineapple to help families jump back into the back-to-school routine in the most fun way ever.
Dole is honoring fictional and real female superheros with a promotion centering on Captain Marvel and her alter-ego Carol Danvers.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., reports its 2018 acquisition of Mann Packing Co. led to higher sales in North America for the year.
As consumers set out to eat healthier, more and more organic produce seems to be popping up on supermarket shelves.
AgroAmerica, a Central and South American grower and exporter of bananas and pineapples, has donated $50,000 to conservation efforts of a tropical forest known as the Maya Biosphere Reserve.
Dole Food Co. is releasing more Disney-themed recipes in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday on Nov. 18.
As “Captain Marvel” arrives in movie theaters March 8, Dole is celebrating off-screen female “superheroes” as well with its Powering the Hero Within campaign.
After more than 15 years with Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., Emanuel Lazopoulos plans to retire in April.
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has opened a Central and South American division in Colombia.
The November discovery of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $19 million in a commercial shipment of fresh pineapples remains under investigation, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said,
Inspired by the July 19 release of Disney’s new “Lion King” film, Dole Fresh Fruit is launching a summer-long healthy living initiative, National Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Day.
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The company created a test plot to pilot the Reef-Friendly Landscaping program at its farm in Haliimaile, Hawaii. The collaboration aims to complement reef-friendly practices already in place at the farm.
Net sales for the fresh and value-added products division for the first quarter of 2024 were $676.8 million, up 5% compared with $643.4 million for the same quarter a year ago.
The Costa Rican grower-shipper says it has achieved national distribution after launching its brand in North America a little more than three years ago.
Celebrating National Pineapple Day, Dole is launching a blood drive and charitable campaign June 27 in eight U.S. cities in honor of the pineapple’s hospitality and friendship symbolism.
The Dole Golden Selection pineapple is arriving at select supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada in mid-April. The new fruit will be available in limited quantities based on seasonality and availability.
Fresh Del Monte has introduced Precious Honeyglow, a compact, extra sweet pineapple, aimed at reducing food waste and offering sustainability. It is available nationwide through Melissa’s Produce.