Empaque Don Jorge II Opens for the Season

February 27, 2020 Crespo Organic Mangoes

Last season, El Grupo Crespo opened Empaque Don Jorge II (EDJ II) in Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas, or – as the locals call it – Coita. For most of the 2019 season the packhouse packed only conventional mangoes while it finished its buildout and OG certifications. This week it opened for the season, certified and packing Crespo Organic mangoes.

Chiquita Completes Successful Trans-Atlantic Shipments Using Carrier Transicold’s New EverFRESH Technology

February 27, 2020 Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold, with Chiquita, successfully completed live cargo shipments for the new EverFRESH® active controlled atmosphere system, transporting fully loaded containers of bananas from Panama to the Netherlands.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board

February 27, 2020 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon importers for four seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board to succeed members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2020.

Joolies Grows Distribution From Coast to Coast

February 27, 2020 Joolies

Joolies, known for fresh organic California Medjool Dates, has expanded distribution to over 500 stores in the past few months.

Potato Retail Sales for Calendar Year 2019

February 27, 2020 Potatoes USA

IRI data for the calendar year 2019 (January through December 2019) showed success with dollars and volume sales for total potato sales at retail.