Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, introduced Newman’s Own Salad Kits, the first-ever packaged salad kits from the philanthropic food brand. This new product line combines Fresh Del Monte’s dedication to providing fresh, quality products and supporting communities with Newman's Own’s mission of giving back through its one-of-a-kind business model.

New Zealand kiwifruit growers have supported the expansion of Zespri Global Supply, approving the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit per year over six years across Italy, France, Japan, South Korea and Greece. 

California’s citrus season is in full swing, and Bee Sweet Citrus has a robust lineup of seasonal varieties available for winter promotions.

Warmer temperatures following the Thanksgiving Holiday in the Southwestern desert growing regions have helped overall growth rates and quality in many of the current crops.

The 2024 New York Produce Show trade show kicked off at the Javits Center the morning of Dec. 11 and traffic remained strong throughout the day. The one-day show featured more than 400 companies — and more than 4,000 attendees were expected. Buyers make up 40 percent of attendees and all exhibitors have the same-sized booth, which means all companies are on an equal playing field.