Produce: The envy of the other departments
CHICAGO — The margins are slim, the weather is a continuous threat and the hours are long, but the fresh produce industry is still a money maker and expected to provide increasing revenues for growers,...
View ArticleUPDATED: Del Monte Fresh product launches include proteins
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. is adding single-serve salad bowls and fruit snack packs — both with proteins — under the Nature Made brand to its product offerings, a move backed by expanded production...
View ArticleFresh Del Monte sees sales increase, fresh-cut lags
An 11% increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2014 has officials with Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. expressing optimism about efforts to diversify, even though the company’s fresh-cut business...
View ArticleUPDATED: Fresh Del Monte reports strong third quarter
(UPDATED CONTENT 11:53 a.m.) Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. posted a net sales increase of 3% and a gross profit increase of almost 40% for the third quarter this year compared to its performance in...
View ArticleFruit Logistica website offers planning options
Berlin’s Fruit Logistica is taking to the Internet more than ever before.Berlin’s Fruit Logistica is taking to the Internet more than ever before.
View ArticleField Fresh Foods acquires fresh-cut processor
Gardena, Calif.-based Field Fresh Foods Inc. recently acquired Superior Fresh Cuts LLC, a fresh-cut produce processor that supplies Southern California foodservice distributors and industrial...
View ArticleDel Monte Fresh back in the black; fresh-cut sales drop
Banana sales helped Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. end 2014 in the black, posting profits of $144.6 million for its fiscal year compared with a $33.9 million loss in 2013.Banana sales helped Del Monte...
View ArticleCrunch Pak expands DipperZ snack line
Crunch Pak plans to introduce three DipperZ snack items at the United Fresh Produce Association’s expo.Crunch Pak plans to introduce three DipperZ snack items at the United Fresh Produce Association’s...
View ArticleWoot Froot launches website
Consumers can get their Woot Froot fix with the company’s new website.Fresno, Calif.-based Fresh Fruit Cuts launched the new WootFroot.com with a clean and simple design that’s easy to navigate, and...
View ArticleC&C Produce takes to the airwaves
C&C Produce has taken to the airwaves — one of many 2015 developments at the Kansas City, Mo.-based distributor.C&C Produce has taken to the airwaves — one of many 2015 developments at the...
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