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Los Rancheros Mexico are showcasing a wide portfolio of products around the world
Los Racheros Mexico is a family business that has been in Mexican agriculture for more than three generations. It’s consolidated internationally with a broad portfolio of products. Garlic varieties: pearl, pearl organic, california, and morado. Chili varieties: guajillo, mulato, ancho. Green tomato:..... 0 comments

Mexico: Plantfort from Guanajuato, does not send contaminated seedlings
This was the answer from the seedling producer that is located at the center of the country, in response to the article published on September 7th which states that, "about 80.000 seedlings of the Pegaso variety from the State of Guanajuato were destroyed because they were contaminated," it was asked that..... 0 comments

US: Mastronardi's SUNSET Kumato Brown Tomato, demand exceeding production
Having been introduced to the North American market just six months ago, consumers & retailers alike are going crazy over Mastronardi’s new SUNSET Kumato Brown Tomato prompting the grower to increase its acreage for the variety next season.“We are amazed at the attention that the Kumato tomato has been..... 0 comments

Micropropagation "In Vitro" from Mexico
We are a laboratory for micropropagation of plants through in vitro techniques, with a capacity to produce 12 million plants a year, in an area of 1200 m² with a 1.6 ha.(4.8 acres) of Carolina type greenhouses and a Dutch greenhouse of 500 m² for the adaptation and growth of both micropropagated plants as..... 0 comments

Food safety in Mexico
By tradition and strategic location Mexico has strongly promoted the development and professionalisation of the food industry, marked by situations like the arrival of international corporations, as well as the emergence and consolidation of large industrial groups (Maseca, Bimbo, among others) as previously..... 0 comments

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Grupo Frutícola del Sur S. de P.R. de R.I
A family business with 30 years in the business of tropical fruits of Mexico
Grupo Frutícola del Sur S. de P.R. de R.I. is a family company dedicated to the production of tropical fruit. With a history of 30 years in agriculture, has been able to consolidate themselves in the state of Yucatan, Mexico, as a leader in the production of red Pitahaya with white pulp, the principal..... 0 comments

Agroenzymas of Mexico: Specialists in bioregulators
Agroenzymas is a company with capital and technology which is 100% Mexican with a presence throughout Mexico, Central America, South America and we have started ventures into other parts of the world. Since our founding in 1990 we have specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of plant development..... 0 comments

Very Berry (Mexico - Chile):
Mexico/ Chile: Berries and avocados have sustained growth thanks to its customers
Very Berry S de RL de C: V. a berry exporting company located in Valle Esmeralda, City of Los Reyes, Michoacan, Mexico. A prodigious valley, until some years ago mainly devoted to the cultivation of sugarcane, which today has managed to combine in a balanced and innovative way the commercial cultivation of..... 0 comments

GR GROUP (Mexico):
Mexico: Tomato, jalapeño, cucumber, onion, potato and walnut of high quality with the most innovative production processes
GR GROUP is a Mexican company dedicated to the production, packaging, transportation and marketing of tomato, jalapeno, cucumber, onion, potato and walnut their office is located in the city of Torreon, Coahuila, production units in Huatabampo Sonora, Culiacán Sinaloa, Aldama and Ciudad Jimenez..... 0 comments

Aguacateros Integrados de Michoacán:
Year round avocado for the U.S. Canada, Europe and Japan
We are an organized group of men and women with Hass avocado orchards located in the State of Michoacan, Mexico with a tradition and experience of over 30 years. We harvest on average 4.760 metric tons annually .We have avocados for marketing throughout the year.We are growers, packers and distributors and..... 0 comments

A proven food safety product that extends product shelf life
EMS - Ingersoll Rand’s Environment Management System Surface and Air Sanitation Technology
Food-borne illnesses pose a real threat to food processing facilities, handlers, restaurants and consumers. Lab studies and sampling done at customer sites show Ingersoll-Rand Company’s Environment Management System - Surface and Air Sanitation technology (EMS) as effective against molds, viruses, and..... 0 comments

Professional Marketing and reverse distribution Services of fruits and vegetables throughout the Mexican Republic.
We have teamed up with producers and / or packers who are willing to conduct serious marketing and who are willing to support us with guidelines and policies of good manufacturing practices, logistics and the quality required by the self-service chains in Mexico.Direct Billing producer and / or packer to..... 0 comments

‘Top Chef Master’ Rick Bayless to Showcase his Culinary Skills and Avocados from Mexico to Debut Upcoming Marketing Efforts
US (CA): Avocados from Mexico to heat up PMA
The Avocados from Mexico booth (#3228) is expected to sizzle at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Exposition when Rick Bayless, recent winner of Bravo’s hit show Top Chef Masters, takes the stage to demonstrate his authentic cooking techniques on Saturday, October 3, 2009. In-between..... 0 comments

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The successful case of NORMEX OF MICHOACAN A.C
There is support to producers for food certification in Mexico
The current concerns of international retailers in having fruit and vegetable suppliers which have been certified as reliable in health, safety and quality is already a reality in Mexico through the participation of national certifying bodies with international recognition. This is the case for NORMEX..... 0 comments

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VECA Produce:
Mexican Persian lime for the international market
Veca Produce is a packer and marketer of Persian seedless lime which is located in Martinez de la Torre, Veracruz, Mexico. Our goal is to supply the international market with a high quality Persian lime.We are direct producers and packers because we have our own plantations, thus ensuring uniform quality and..... 0 comments

Canada: Earthcycle Packaging urges retailers to view themselves as leaders in sustainability
Earthcycle, the award-winning developer of certified compostable and renewable packaging, will attend the annual PMA Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition, from October 2 to 5, 2009 in Anaheim, California, urging retailers to view themselves as leaders in sustainability given the significant..... 0 comments

US: Food network star and celebrity chef featured at PMA Fresh Summit
Duda Farm Fresh Foods will feature Food Network star and celebrity chef Juan-Carlos Cruz in the company’s booth, #3912, during the upcoming 2009 PMA Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, California on Saturday, October 3, 2009. As the host of Food Network's Calorie Countdown and..... 0 comments

APEAM:
Avocados from Mexico to the world
For centuries, Michoacán, Mexico has been cultivating and perfecting avocados. The sun-drenched climate, nutrient-rich soil and abundant rainfall combine to create a quality avocado with a magnificent rich flavor that comes from the land where avocados originated. The ideal growing conditions in Michoacán..... 0 comments

De Ruiter Seeds Latina from Mexico fits the needs of materials for Central America.
De Ruiter Seeds already has over 60 years of experience in the specialization of protected crops, always achieving our goal of obtaining high quality seeds and purity, focusing on tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and eggplant.De Ruiter Seeds is already established as the leading provider of high quality seeds..... 0 comments

Agro21 radio program supports the agribusiness sector in Mexico
Agro21 is a radio program geared to the agricultural enterprise. They aim to provide topical issues that positively influence the development of field activities with a focus on agribusiness.The program is developed through an interview format with opinion leaders in the field of agriculture, business,..... 0 comments

GreenCorp Biorganiks de Mexico:
Technological Support for the organic development in Mexico
GreenCorp Biorganiks de Mexico, SA of C.V. is a Mexican Company founded in 2006 with the mission to develop and provide the world agricultural market with the broadest portfolio of Organic Products and Innovative Agrochemicals, functional and affordable with minimal impact on the environment, human and..... 0 comments

US: PMA welcomes Nancy Ferguson as new public relations manager
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has named Nancy Ferguson as its new public relations manager, the association reports. Ferguson, who has a journalism background, was attracted to the position through connections with PMA’s Foundation for Industry Talent (FIT). As public relations manager, Ferguson is..... 0 comments

Solutions 123:
Mexico: Processed fruit Solutions
Solutions 123 is a food business group, with its corporate and technical headquarters in Spain, France, Italy and Mexico. It focuses its activities in the production and marketing of processed fruit and vegetables. They also advice and engineer management in factories and production systems and the..... 0 comments

Packaging design based on consumer preferences
US: Ocean mist farms unveils comprehensive new packaging
Ocean Mist Farms will unveil a comprehensive re-design of its packaging for the more than 25 fresh vegetable commodities the company grows and ships at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit.The features of the new packaging design, on display in the company’s booth #4138, are based on consumer research and input from..... 0 comments

California Avocado Commission to share data analysis and category expansion ideas at PMA Fresh Summit 2009
US: California Avocado season yields more sales
Retailers achieved $70 million more in avocado sales during the California avocado season, according to the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The Commission plans to provide more details on this analysis of IRI/FreshLook Marketing data at the upcoming Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit in..... 0 comments

by Nancy Tucker
PMA more than just a week in October
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is well known for its international convention and exposition, Fresh Summit, held each fall. Yet PMA is much more than just a week in October at a convention – PMA offers year-round value that connects, informs and delivers business solutions to enhance members’..... 0 comments

Educational opportunities announced for International Produce Market at PMA Fresh Summit
Produce industry professionals interested in growing their businesses and enhancing their education can get both – all under one roof – when Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2009 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition convenes on Oct. 2-5 in Anaheim, California, USA. PMA has announced..... 0 comments

Mexico: METOS analyzes weather conditions to support the agro-export sector.
METOS MEXICO SA, is a subsidiary of the Austrian Pessl Instruments, producing and marketing agro meteorological precision real-time monitoring and information transport via GSM / GPRS in Mexico, Central America, Panama, Caribbean and Ecuador.An important feature of METOS and its software is the option of..... 0 comments

PMA’s 2009 Fresh Summit draws international buyers, sellers
The 2009 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition will include participants from around the globe when it gets underway Oct. 2-5 in Anaheim, Calif., USA. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is anticipating attendees from across the supply chain around the world, including Afghanistan,..... 0 comments

Mexico: Hurst offers the widest selection of berries year round
For more than 20 years the Hurst family business has provided customers with premium-quality fresh berries. Today we are the leading fresh-berry shipper in the Northwest, delivering fresh, ripe berries throughout the year. We are committed to food safety, strong relationships with our growers and keeping our..... 0 comments