Mission Produce Expands Global Sourcing to Meet Growing Demand For Avocados & Mangos in Europe & the UK

January 27, 2025 Mission Produce

Mission Produce, Inc. announced the expansion of its diversified sourcing strategy to provide a year-round supply of ripe avocados and mangos to the UK and European markets. Over the last year, Mission Produce has added 8+ sources to its global sourcing network to meet growing global demand for avocados and mangos.  

Countdown to Convening Cocoa Sector Leaders for WCF Partnership Meeting

The cocoa sector faces formidable challenges: climate change, disease, declining productivity, evolving regulation, supply deficits and market volatility. Against this backdrop, the WCF Partnership Meeting will highlight the pressing need for sustainable practices to develop resilience—both individual and collective—and ensure the future of cocoa farming and the broader industry.

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) And United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Announce Tentative Agreement On New Six-Year Master Contract

The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote, and USMX members can ratify the terms of the final contract.

2024 was the Best Year Ever for Norwegian Seafood Exports

January 7, 2025 Norwegian Seafood Council

A total of 2.8 million tonnes of Norwegian seafood worth NOK 175.4 billion was exported last year. This corresponds to 38 million meals every single day – all year round.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): Export of Fish and Seafood to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Following successful negotiations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce that two new health certificates have been finalized for the export of live and non-live fish and seafood to KSA.