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Cedro Banana Distributors takes on tropicals shortfall
Cedro Banana Distributors takes on tropicals shortfall

Bananas, plantains, yuca and a variety of tropical produce could be in short supply this fall because of excessive rain in South and Central America, said Billy Mascari, of Cedro Banana Distributors.

Produce Crops
Importer-exporter banking on Ecuadorian tropicals
Importer-exporter banking on Ecuadorian tropicals

The Houston-based dVida Co. says it’s on schedule to ship over 2 million pounds of Ecuadorian mango this year and has recently added yellow and red dragon fruit to its portfolio.

The Packer Staff
Organic
I Love Produce ventures into the Peruvian rainforest to survey ginger crop
I Love Produce ventures into the Peruvian rainforest to survey ginger crop

The organic importer says it’s delivering a steady supply of ginger from Peru into a tight market this year.

The Packer Staff
Fruit
Cocaine transported in load of fresh malanga
Cocaine transported in load of fresh malanga

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently discovered $1.54 million in cocaine in a trailer of fresh malanga in south Texas.

Chris Koger
Retail
Xica debuts fresh-cut jicama "tacos" with assorted vegetables, such as carrots and cucumbers.
Xica debuts fresh-cut jicama tacos and chips

Jicama takes the form of tacos, dipping spears and chips in Xica’s new line of fresh-cut vegetable products.

Amy Sowder
Marketing
Ethnic produce popularity continues to rise
Ethnic produce popularity continues to rise

As the population of international cultures increases throughout the U.S., so does the knowledge and appreciation of their unique produce.

Daniel Vanderhorst