Maxwell Chase Technologies Launches New Absorbent Mini Containers

Maxwell Chase Technologies a leader in extended shelf life packaging, recently announced the launch of their new Absorbent Mini Containers. The Absorbent Mini Containers deliver over 10 day’s shelf life for single snack servings of fresh cut fruit such as Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Watermelons and Honeydew Melons.

Mike Reed To Lead Business Development At SunSelect

April 2, 2015 SunSelect Produce

With greenhouses in California and British Columbia nearing peak production — and significant expansion on the horizon — SunSelect Produce has strengthened its team with the expertise of industry veteran Mike Reed.

Retailers Shift Apple Displays To Accommodate New Varieties

Produce executives at supermarkets are responding to the rapid growth of branded apples by re-thinking shelf and distribution strategies. Scan data reports for U.S. supermarkets that while supermarkets are generally maintaining displays of mainline apple varieties many of the legacy and niche varieties are losing space to the emerging apple brands.

Pickers Back At Work In Baja California, But Animosity Remains

The farmworker strike that has crippled Baja California agricultural exports appears to be easing, but labor leaders and industry officials remain at odds and hundreds of protesters on Monday headed to the state capital to keep pressing for higher wages.

Seald Sweet Expands Grape Production

April 1, 2015 Seald Sweet

In line with their growth strategies in the North American market, Seald Sweet International announced today the expansion of their deciduous commodity division today, through long-term commitments and substantial financial investments, increasing production of their Mexican grape program. These agreements bring significant growth, primarily in the Hermosillo and Caborca areas, to their current supply of fresh table grapes, further strengthening their position in the industry and in deciduous category.