Freska Produce International Invites Retail Buyers to Capitalize on Peak Mango and Avocado Season
Retail buyers are encouraged to take advantage of these timely opportunities for Easter, Cinco de Mayo, and summer promotions. …
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V. Marchese Donates Food for ACF Milwaukee Chapter’s ACF Certified Cream City Culinary Salon
V. Marchese supported the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) ACF Milwaukee’s Chapter of ACF Certification Cream City Culinary Salon on March 17 & 18 with a product donation sponsorship for the kitchen pantry competition. …
Dole Expands Commercial Use of Oxifilm Pallet Wrap in Fresh Fruit Operations to Reduce Plastic Waste and Enhance Sustainability
The expansion—set for late April 2025—will further replace use of corner boards, straps and clamps from the palletization process, eliminating approximately 85% of traditional palletizing materials, reducing waste by 4 lbs. per pallet. …
APHIS Updates Import Requirements for Fresh Avocado Fruit from Guatemala into the United States
APHIS has determined this quarantine pest may follow the pathway of avocado fruit for consumption and confirmed its presence in Guatemala. …
America’s Favorite Fruit at Risk of $250 Million Price Increase
Although the Administration stated that one of the purposes of reciprocal tariffs is to bring more business to the U.S., bananas and other tropical fruits cannot be commercially grown in the U.S. Rather than fulfilling this purpose, American consumers shopping for bananas – both organic and conventional – will see prices rise at supermarkets across the country. …
