Eastern Produce Council’s Annual Gala “Casino Night” set for Saturday, April 9th

March 3, 2022 Eastern Produce Council

It’s been three long years, but the EPC’s John J. McAleavey Annual Casino Night is back and will take place on Saturday, April 9th, at The One and Only Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, NJ.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Launches Blueberry Leadership Program to Empower the Industry’s Future Leaders

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) today announced the launch of its new program to elevate up-and-coming leaders in the blueberry industry. The program will accept up to 10 talented, passionate professionals from across the supply chain to become the first fellows in the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.

Fyffes Publishes Second Human Rights Impact Assessment and First Human Rights Report

March 3, 2022 Fyffes

Fyffes has published its second Human Rights Impact Assessment and first Human Rights report, covering the year 2021. The report outlines Fyffes Human Rights Due Diligence approach following the UN Guiding Principles framework. The second Assessment was undertaken by Fyffes using the risk assessment methodology that informed its first Human Rights Impact Assessment, conducted by BSR in 2019 and which included a deep dive in five countries: Honduras, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Belize. 

Bailey Farms Highlights Their Specialty Peppers and Recent Expansion

March 3, 2022 Bailey Farms

Bailey Farms, the leading grower-shipper of specialty peppers, highlights their unique varieties at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure this week. The company is putting emphasis on their deliciously sweet BellaFina® peppers, Hotties ® line, and the success of their farm expansion in Florida.

WAPA Releases February’s Apple And Pear Stock Figures

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures from 1 February 2022. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 7.2% compared to 2021 to reach 3,606,980 T, while pear stocks decreased by 30% to 408,340 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 February 2022 stood at 1,478,180 T (-0.8% compared to 2021), while pear stocks reached 149,553 T (31.9% above 2021).