All North America articles – Page 12
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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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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
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NewsDel Monte makes sustainability progress
The report highlights sustainability milestones, including an early achievement of SBTi-approved targets for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reductions
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ArticleSize matters as Greek kiwifruit exporters select markets
Larger fruit sizes last season encouraged Greek suppliers to focus more on markets outside Europe, with North and South America increasingly a target
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NewsMexico produces more peaches but remains reliant on cherry imports
Country’s peach business continues to recover after production low point in 2019, according to USDA report
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NewsDel Monte resumes operations at SeaPort Manatee, Florida
Impact of Hurricane Milton still being assessed as power is restored and cargo handling activities begin again at the port
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ArticleMission Produce launches ‘World’s Finest’ campaign
Campaign debuts with new Retail-Ready Mango bags ahead of IFPA
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NewsIndustry agrees to develop global standard for compostable fruit stickers
Representatives from fresh produce business and composting organisations welcome ‘unprecedented’ agreement to secure sustainable future for fresh produce labels