Desbry Tropical Avocados Supply Reliable and Strong, Shipping from Florida

February 15, 2022 WP Produce

Over the weekend, the US government suspended avocado imports from Mexico “…until further notice,” but retailers, consumers and foodservice professionals can continue to purchase and enjoy avocados from the Dominican Republic. Desbry® Tropical Avocados are available in ample supply for immediate shipping.

WP Produce Adds Solar and Builds Sustainability in the Dominican Republic

October 25, 2021 WP Produce

WP Produce, and their Desbry® Tropical Avocado brand, has completed a major milestone towards their initiatives to increase sustainability in the Dominican Republic.

Hazel Tech to Host First Annual Avocado Quality Summit

August 24, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and fight food waste, announces the launch of their first virtual Avocado Quality Summit. A one-hour event will be held on Friday August 27th and will feature keynote speakers from across the industry discussing the latest on avocado trends and quality research throughout the supply chain.

Start of Florida Tropical Avocado Season: WP Produce Opens New Packing Facility in Homestead, FL

June 29, 2021 WP Produce

Desbry® Tropical Avocados are available year-round from Florida and the Dominican Republic, and now that the Florida season is underway, the second-generation, family-owned and operated grower-shipper, WP Produce, has announced a new packing facility in Homestead, Florida.

WP Produce and Hazel Tech Grow Program by 35%

April 2, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce and fight food waste, and Miami based WP Produce, the pioneers of tropical avocados, are pleased to report that outstanding quality and program growth occurred during the peak season for Dominican Republic tropical avocados.