North America news archive
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ArticleCA grape season ends on positive note
Persistent high heat throughout July has industry expecting 10-15 per cent lower volumes than CTGA estimate of 94.4mn cartons, but heavier than normal late-season varieties could push number closer to 90mn
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NewsFresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing sells Fresh Leaf Farms
Strategic move allows Mann Packing to focus on operational efficiency and product innovation while strengthening Costa and Nunes Families’ leadership in leafy greens
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NewsOhalo unveils self-pollinating almond variety
Potentially groundbreaking development offers growers chance to remove significant cost, says US breeding company
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NewsGiumarra’s Lemonade apples go nationwide
The company has teamed up with Capital City Fruit to offer deliveries of its Lemonade apples across the US
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NewsUS customs confiscate prohibited fruit marked as limes and chayote
Container seized at south-east Texas border crossing point after officials carried out cargo inspection
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NewsThe Fruitist signs marketing deal with USC Trojans
Blueberry brand extends sponsorship commitments to university sport, where it sees big scope to promote the fruit as a healthy snack
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NewsVideo: Film captures impact and value of avocado marketing
Hass Avocado Board says its strategic promotions have helped grow US avocado demand by 260 per cent since 2002
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ArticleExtreme heat and heavy fruit set curb growth potential for California navels
Heat wave in San Joaquin Valley has kept fruit size small this season, resulting in only a forecast 2 per cent increase in cartons on last season
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NewsChiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
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NewsCourt rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
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NewsSunkist hires new government relations and sustainability VP
Elaine Trevino will oversee the cooperative’s government relations strategies and lead its sustainability initiatives
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ArticleTurn promises into action on biodiversity, says UN chief
The World Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on the halt of species loss and ecosystems by 2030 and a call for action
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NewsFresh produce has influence on “people, plates, and the planet”
Advocacy, innovation, climate and community are among the themes from Cathy Burns’ State of the Industry Address at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show
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NewsSustainable Packaging Innovation Lab to launch in US
IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce to launch innovative packaging lab with US$5M USDA grant
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NewsIFPA given observer status by UN climate change movement
International Fresh Produce Association will represent produce and floral business in climate negotiations held to progress UNFCC
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ArticleAnna Kirsch joins Calavo Growers
Kirsch becomes the company’s new director of business development
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NewsIfco eyes growth after securing better €1.64bn loan deal
Leading supplier of returnable plastic crates says it sees strong opportunities to grow in Europe, North America and Asia
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ArticleAustralian growers embark on US study tour
Agtech advancements in automation and mechanisation key topic of interest as Australian growers head to California for International Forum of Agricultural Robotics
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NewsKapi Kapi launches organic banana programme
Initially available to retailers across the US and Canada, Kapi branded organic bananas will soon be shipped to Europe
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ArticleCPMA releases final report following International Sustainability Summit
Report includes Sustainability Charter, a set of principles and strategic outcomes to guide industry in sustainability monitoring and reporting