Wholesum has added the fourth generation of Crisantes into its sales team. Carolina Crisantes, daughter of Theojary Crisantes Jr., chief operations officer and co-owner of Wholesum, is the first of the fourth generation to join the team. This strategic move signifies the farm's enduring commitment to excellence, continuity and stewardship of its legacy.

GoVerden, the maker of all-natural, ready-made guacamole, based in Laredo, TX, has announced nationwide retail expansion of its products following Cinco De Mayo.

Zespri’s animated brand characters, better known as the famous KiwiBrothers around the globe, have arrived in the U.S. to spread the Zespri kiwi obsession. As Zespri’s successful Taste the Obsession consumer campaign heads into its second season, the KiwiBrothers are in the mix and singing to life Zespri’s brand story of the passion and care that goes into delivering the world’s best kiwifruit.

Colombia, a global supplier of Hass avocados, is currently at the peak of its traviesa season, a period that typically runs from April through August and can peak anytime between May and June. 

Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to its food bank partners.

Guido Doddoli Cárdenas has joined Calavo Growers as sales manager, export division for Calavo Foods. In this role, Doddoli will be focus on building and managing sales for the Calavo’s guacamole and processed avocado business in Mexico, the United States and other international markets.

Doddoli comes to Calavo with an illustrious family heritage and deep-rooted experience in the Mexican avocado industry, including growing, production and project management in fresh and processed avocados.