Tropical Fruit
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Tropical Fruit
Frieda's: Specialty tropicals key to winter escape
Winter is here, and given the social restrictions necessitated by the global pandemic, some would say it is the winter of all winters.
Jan 13, 2021 by Industry Press Release
Thomas Fresh offers bagged pink dragon fruit, young coconut
Thomas Fresh, Calgary, Alberta, is offering two new packaged items: pink dragon fruit and young coconuts.
Oct 25, 2020 by Chris Koger
Dole promotes plantains for the fall
Dole Food Co. is promoting plantains this fall, and with the trend of families eating at home continuing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is exploring ways to include them in comfort food.
Sep 10, 2020 by Chris Koger
Desbry brand avocados add two-count bags, colorful displays
WP Produce, Miami, which grows and ships Desbry brand tropical avocados, has new retail pouch bags and displays for the green-skinned fruit.
Aug 05, 2020 by Chris Koger
Local, regional produce gains consumer interest
Companies have their own definition of what “local produce” means, but the consensus is the closer the better.
Jul 17, 2020 by Amy Sowder
Ecuador: Harvests and exporting continues during pandemic
Ecuador’s fruit and vegetable exports are not being diminished by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Pro Ecuador, the country’s export promotion authority.
Apr 27, 2020 by Chris Koger
Spring and summer favorites stand out on Produce Market Guide
Pummelos and oranges remained 1-2 on Produce Market Guide the week of Feb. 3, but avocados edged out cucumbers to become No. 3.
Feb 12, 2020 by Amelia Freidline
Ecuador kicks off fruit export program promoting sustainability
Ecuador is launching a fresh produce brand for export markets to highlight sustainability.
Feb 03, 2020 by Chris Koger
J&C Tropicals receive golden berries from Ecuador
Miami, Fla.-based J&C Tropicals has received its first shipment ever of golden berries from Ecuador on Dec. 12, according to a news release.
Dec 17, 2019 by Tom Karst
Despite drought, then rain, fall tropicals show success
While one might associate tropical fruits with summer months, tropicals also shine well into the fall and winter.
Nov 05, 2019 by Cristin Shepard