Bananas and pineapples top Costa Rica’s exports in 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 26, 2025) — The world’s largest banana provider is teaming-up with an industry-leading frozen dessert maker and home composter to spotlight the full sustainable lifecycle of the iconic fruit in honor of National Banana Day on April 16. Dole Food Company (Dole plc) BB #:124463, provider of the world’s most popular banana, […]

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we’ll feature a different key location. Results are sorted based on real broker and shipper reviews that have been moderated and verified by CarrierSource to ensure the highest level of integrity. In addition to reviews, you’ll find […]

Founded in 2000 by visionary entrepreneur Cesare Della Santina, CDS Foods Inc. BB #:169939 has established itself as a pioneer in Canada’s multicultural produce market. With a self-made career in the produce industry spanning retail, food service, and wholesale, Cesare introduced Canadians to a diverse array of global staples such as garlic, ginger, and shallots […]

In eight years, Peru has tripled its market share of the global blueberry business. In 2016, Peru exported blueberries for a value of $237 million, representing 11 percent of the global value of the business ($2.246 billion for that year). By 2024, shipments reached $2.27 billion, representing 33 percent of the global value ($4.692 billion), […]

Montreal, CA – March 21st 2025 – Equifruit BB #:329901, North America’s leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, has achieved a spot on The Globe and Mail’s brand-new ranking, Canada’s Top Growing Women-Led Companies. This ranking celebrates successful female entrepreneurship and trail blazing companies that are shaping Canada’s business landscape. “We’re honoured to appear on this list […]

Grapes are one of the most important pillars of Peruvian agricultural exports. Since 2008, the product has established itself in the global market with two key regions leading the commercial campaign: Piura, in the north, and Ica, in the south-central region. In recent years, the grape industry has faced significant challenges, according to Agraria, especially […]