Tomato: The Soul of Hispanic Gastronomy
By Paola Ochoa, AgToolsThe tomato is one of the most widely used fruits in world gastronomy, indispensable for cuisines such … Read More
Agricultural Industry
The Mango and Avocado Industries Have Two New Executive Directors
Two organizations in the mango and avocado industries recently elected new directors. The National Mango Board (NMB) appointed Ramon Ojeda … Read More
Fresh Produce Companies Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from mid-September to mid-October, is an opportunity for the fresh produce industry to … Read More
Xóchitl Torres Small, first Latina Assistant Secretary at USDA
Xochitl Torres Small became the first Latina woman named Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). On July … Read More
Avocados From Mexico Sets a New Record by Importing 2.47 Billion Pounds of Avocados
The Hass Avocado Board reported that Avocados From Mexico set a new record by importing 2.47 billion pounds of avocados … Read More
GrubMarket Acquires London Fruit to Expand Further in Texas
GrubMarket announced that it had completed the acquisition of South Texas-based London Fruit, an established, family-owned wholesale distribution business operating … Read More
Who Are the Outstanding Keynote Speakers Attending the IFPA Global Show in October?
Drawing from the worlds of big business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) … Read More
Avocado Earns Its Place as a Consumer Favorite
By Paola Ochoa, AgToolsThe origin of the avocado seems to be in the highlands of southern Mexico and northern Guatemala. … Read More
Mango: The Unofficial King of Fruits
By Paola Ochoa, AgTools.The mango initially comes from the Indo-Burma area, probably cultivated by man for over 4,000 years. India, … Read More
Empaque Don Jorge Opens for Mango Season, Reinforcing its Capacity
Empaque Don Jorge (El Original) opens its doors for the new mango season with an expanded facility of more than … Read More