Retailers can expect shipments of Zespri kiwifruit soon as the first two shipping vessels left New Zealand. The vessels are expected to arrive at the port of Philadelphia and Los Angeles at the end of April. Retailers can track the shipments here to start preparing for another successful Zespri kiwifruit season.

Kaliroy Fresh LLC is launching a new, exclusive peel-back shaker snacking tomato clamshell made from recycled PET at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston.

The annual Mexico Table Grapes Spring Summit will take place April 20 at Hotel Pendry in San Diego, CA.

It was just two years ago that the avocado production in the Mexico state of Jalisco gained potential access to the U.S. market, with grower-packers having to also qualify for certification of their groves and facilities to begin exporting.

Hunger and food insecurity aren’t just about empty stomachs or the worry about where the next meal will come from. Food insecurity also means limited access to quality nutrition, including nutrient-rich fruits and veggies. This spring, select Feeding America food banks in California and Arizona are able to offer more fresh produce to families experiencing food insecurity thanks to a collaborative effort that delivered nearly 58,000 pounds of apples.

There is an unwritten policy at Myrick Produce — there is no such thing as taking days off.

Just like all aspects of the produce industry itself, officials at Pompano Beach, FL-based Myrick Produce understand that hard work is an extremely important part of being successful and, usually, the difference in getting the job done correctly.