APHIS Updates Import Requirements for Fresh Avocado Fruit from Guatemala into the United States
APHIS has determined this quarantine pest may follow the pathway of avocado fruit for consumption and confirmed its presence in Guatemala. …
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Mission Produce Introduces New Honey Mango Clamshell
Mission Produce, Inc. announced a new seasonal product offering, its 4-count Honey Mango clamshell, packed with the World’s Finest Mangos from Mexico. Available for a limited time in the Spring, this new value-pack is ready to grab-and-go, bringing convenience and value to the mango shopper. …
Mission Produce Expands Global Sourcing to Meet Growing Demand For Avocados & Mangos in Europe & the UK
Mission Produce, Inc. announced the expansion of its diversified sourcing strategy to provide a year-round supply of ripe avocados and mangos to the UK and European markets. Over the last year, Mission Produce has added 8+ sources to its global sourcing network to meet growing global demand for avocados and mangos. …
Colombia Avocado Elects New Directors Will Provide Strategic Support to Enhance Domestic Strategy
Since receiving approval to enter the U.S. market in 2017, Colombian avocados have seen significant growth in imports. In 2023, approximately 30 million pounds were shipped to the U.S., and projections for 2024 indicate a substantial increase to 95 million pounds—a 216% year-over-year rise. This growing volume offers retailers the opportunity to expand their programs and explore new possibilities with high-quality avocados from Colombia. …
Mission Produce Showcases Retail Ready Mangos at New York Produce Show
Mission Produce will go live in January with its retail-ready mango bags, packed with fruit from the Company’s vertically integrated farm in Olmos, Peru. The innovative 4-count value pack of snacking mangos was designed for convenience– the high-graphic, stand-up pouch is called “retail-ready” because it is easy for the retailer to merchandise in-store and easy for the shopper to grab and go. Mission’s retail ready mango bags will be displayed in NYPS’ new product showcase. …