Colombian Sugar Mangoes Are Now Available in the United States

May 25, 2023 ProColombia

The first time Colombian mangoes entered the US after obtaining access from APHIS was by the end of December 2022. Back then, it was the Keitt variety the one that entered the American territory; however, in the last few days, a new type of Colombian mango has reached multiple shelves across the US territory: the Sugar mango, a variety of juicy and extra-sweet fruit, with a flavor yet unknown to the locals’ palates.

AgroFresh Expands Produce Freshness Solutions in Brazil with the Approval of SmartFresh InBox

May 25, 2023 AgroFresh

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global agtech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions, and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, announced today the expansion of its SmartFresh™ InBox in Brazil. SmartFresh

PRO*ACT’s Sister Company PRO*FRESH Sourcing has Appointed Robert Rossi as Managing Director

May 25, 2023 PROACT

The appointment of Robert Rossi as Managing Director of PROFRESH Sourcing was announced by Strategic Sourcing International (SSI) parent company to PROACT and PROFRESH. Robert will be leading the efforts to expand PROFRESH into warehouse consolidation, product merchandising, and product sourcing solutions.

Kapi Kapi Exceeds Expansion Goals in North America

May 25, 2023 Kapi Kapi

Kapi Kapi Growers, one of the largest fully integrated, farm to customer, growers of pineapples and bananas in the world, broadens their reach in the U.S. and Canada marketplace. Since launching the brand in 2021, Kapi Kapi has doubled its sales of premium pineapples and bananas in North America. Within the last year, Kapi Kapi has solidified key partnerships including Hy-Vee, Taylor Farms, CountryFresh, F&S, Kwik Trip and TOPCO, to name a few, and has increased its brand presence in retailers such as Walmart, Food City (K-VA-T), and Metro.

Ocean Mist Farms Announces Lori Bigras as Communications Manager

May 25, 2023 Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, is pleased to announce veteran agricultural industry marketer Lori Bigras has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Communications Manager. With this hiring, Ocean Mist Farms has brought on an experienced professional with over twenty years in the produce industry.