Delta Fresh Sales LLC, based in Nogales AZ, along with outside partners, is breaking ground on a new infrastructure project in Pharr, TX.

The project will include a total of four to six separate facilities constructed in segments to total over 1 million square feet of warehouse space located on 80 acres.

“We are very happy to see a project of this scope come to fruition,” said Thanasi Panousopoulos, CEO and owner of Delta Fresh, who spearheaded the project. “It will be a huge increase in much-needed modernized warehouse space for the rapidly expanding fresh fruit and vegetable deal here in

The president of The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, Iván Marambio, together with Ignacio Caballero, coordinator of the Table Grape Committee and director of marketing of ASOEX, announced a strategic plan for the newly formed grape committee.  This is an important step in enhancing the competitiveness of Chile’s grape industry in international markets.

In July, the ASOEX Board of Directors ratified the formation of a new Table Grape Committee, to generate strategies to face the various challenges that have been affecting this sector for some time.

"Last season was one of the most

Williams Sonoma announced a partnership with POM Wonderful, the worldwide leader of California-grown pomegranates. The POM Wonderful team collaborated with Williams Sonoma to develop a unique product line that showcases the one-of-a-kind flavor and versatility of pomegranates. The products will launch as part of POM’s 20th anniversary celebrations and as Williams Sonoma gears up to celebrate the flavors of fall.

“Our collaboration with POM exemplifies our commitment to providing our customers with the best products and recipes that celebrate the flavors of each season,” said Williams Sonoma

Hy-Vee, Inc. deployed its disaster relief fleet to locations in Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. Hy-Vee employees departed from the Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary in Ankeny, IA, in several of the company’s response vehicles with supplies and food to assist with providing up to 1 million meals.

The fleet that has been dispatched to Florida includes Hy-Vee’s mobile command center, Hy-Vee’s mobile water system (which includes a tank and pump trailer), two Hy-Vee rapid response pickup trucks and 9 Hy-Vee semis filled with water, ice, snacks, cleaning supplies and protein.

Hy-Vee’s disaster relief

Index Fresh is sticking a fork in one of the tastiest California avocado seasons ever. For avocado growers, the 2022 season meant six months of record pricing and returns on their fruit. For consumers of California avocados, the 2022 season meant excellent quality fruit that was available early and often.

“This avocado season was an unrivaled success for Index Fresh customers and growers,” said Keith Blanchard, California field manager for Index Fresh. “The only thing more satisfying than eating a California avocado in 2022 was growing a California avocado in 2022.”

More than 275 million

An alarming 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Farm Direct Supply, a global supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, has partnered with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc, one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world that has been helping women for over 30+ years.

“Many people who are affected by breast cancer experience a great amount of uncertainty and we are committed to helping patients and caregivers along all stages of the breast cancer journey,” said Mandy O’Neill, senior vice president of Development. “We are grateful to have Farm