North America news archive – Page 52
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ArticleDriscoll's adopts sweetness tech solution
Integration of Consumer Physics technology into quality inspection process rewards growers who harvest the most flavourful berries
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ArticleFruitnet launches new global digital events
The three new events are targeted at key growth categories in the fresh produce business: avocados, citrus and grapes
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ArticleDole and Total Produce announce merger plan
Deal will create the world's largest fresh fruit and vegetable company, with combined annual sales of almost US$10bn
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ArticlePeruvian grapes off to flying start
As of week 5, Peru had shipped 48m cartons of grapes, an increase of 12m compared to the year-earlier period
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ArticleUSDA forecasts dip in net farmer income
Government agency predicts net income for US farmers to drop by almost US$10bn in 2021
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ArticleNew strawberry varieties from UC Davis
UCD Finn and UCD Mojo are the two latest varieties from the prolific breeding programme
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PodcastsFruitbox 54 Tom Stenzel, United Fresh
United Fresh president tells Fruitnet he is optimistic of return to 'art of disagreement', rather than 'art of the deal'
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ArticleCovid sparks big swings in fruit and veg intake
Pandemic has resulted in major changes to diet and lifestyle, with fresh produce consumption both increasing and decreasing dramatically
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ArticleFPAA welcomes ITC blueberry decision
It said the decision will help the negotiations for the US Mexico Canada Agreement move forward
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ArticleUSITC rules on US blueberry imports
US International Trade Commission determines blueberry imports are not increasing enough to cause serious injury to the domestic industry
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ArticleRijk Zwaan discusses cucumber research
Meetings with North American cucumber partners cover consumer preferences and shelf-life
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ArticleIranians hope for fresh start
Despite continuing US sanctions, restricted imports and the Covid-19 crisis, hope is returning in Iran since the defeat of Donald Trump
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ArticleHazel Tech to host stonefruit event
Stone Fruit Quality Summit will feature discussion of the latest research and feature talks from industry leaders
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ArticleNew Zealanders encouraged to eat passionfruit
Limited and costly airfreight see influx of New Zealand grown passionfruit on the domestic market
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Article"Cautious optimism" for Florida oranges
USDA forecast pushes volumes up slightly, coming as welcome news for growers
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ArticleUS imports record number of Mexican avocados
Historic 125,645 tonnes of Mexican avocados imported by the US in lead up to Super Bowl
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ArticleProducePack promises eco solution
New range of packaging solutions is said to marry looks with functionality and performance
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ArticleWalmart and IFCO partner for produce containers
Retailer will exclusively use IFCO’s reusable plastic containers for its fresh fruit and vegetables in the US
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ArticleJalisco avocado exports on the rise
The state shipped 112,000 tonnes in 2020, an increase of 17 per cent on the previous year
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ArticleUniversity of Minnesota launches ‘Triumph’
Fruit breeding programme responsible for ‘Honeycrisp’ variety releases new variety with strong disease resistance