South America
Bartlett and bosc pears from the Southern Hemisphere will run through June 1.
Global export volume for Chilean fresh blueberries estimated at just under 100,000 for the 2022/23 winter season.
The companies say the alliance will allow them to combine the production and logistics experience that Green SuperFood has in Colombia and Cabilfrut’s knowledge in exporting and international markets.
AC Brands has hired Evan Pence as vice president of international procurement.
Asparagus breeder and seed company Walker Brothers Inc., Pittsgrove, N.J., recently added Pedro Cisneros Zevallos in Peru.
As mango shipments from Mexico start to wind down, imports from Brazil already are picking up, and Ecuador and Peru won’t be far behind, importers say.
Smurfit Kappa executive Juan Pablo Perez has been appointed as the president of the Corrugators Association of the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has hired Manuel Escandon, who is based in Chile, as part of its South American expansion.
Del Monte Fresh Produce North America Inc., Coral Gables, is introducing pineapple tags to highlight sustainability efforts.
Berry growers and trade associations in the U.S., Mexico and South America are pledging to use 100% recycle-ready packaging for all fresh berries by 2025.
GrubMarket has acquired domestic and imported fruit marketer Bengard Marketing Inc.
The Santa Cruz, Calif.-based organic fruit importer launches the 10th season of its organic Peruvian winter table grape program.
Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, has hired Anthony Leombruno as retail sales associate.
The Oppenheimer Group is able to offer grapes grown in Southern Hemisphere country, as dictated by demand.
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has hired Manuel Escandon, who is based in Chile, as part of its South American expansion.
Sun World and Divine Flavor have confirmed a strategic collaboration agreement that they say could alter table grape imports to North American markets.