All North America articles – Page 5
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Comment
Comment: Trade war could damage US agriculture
Kevin Moffitt, former CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, tells Fruitnet exporters in the US will lose out as Canada and Mexico imposes retaliatory tariffs
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Article
Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
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News
Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariff from 1 February
Trump also imposes 10 per cent duty on China and promises ’substantial’ tariff action against EU, as North America’s fresh produce trade braces for impact
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Article
Small avos drive US 2024 summer sales to four-year high
Small avocado promotions outperformed large and bagged avocados, HAB data shows
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Article
Moroccan almond imports continue to rise
Although Morocco is developing its domestic almond production, the nut’s growing popularity among Moroccan consumers means year-round imports, mainly from the US, are vital
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Promotion
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Features
‘Banana badasses’ take on the world
A Canadian supplier is using innovative marketing in its drive to secure fairer returns for banana producers
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Article
Argentinean producers of organic apples and pears consider alternatives to Europe
Rising costs are forcing organic topfruit growers in Argentina to look at alternatives to the European market, either in the better-paying US or closer to home
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Article
Tosca eyes European gains
Company’s reusable packaging solutions are winning over new customers
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Driscoll’s, Hortifrut, and Rabobank share knowledge at Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Several of the world’s leading berry companies will take part in Fruitnet’s event on 13-14 March in Rotterdam
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Article
ProducePay beefs up financial leadership team
New additions will drive global expansion of its predictable commerce platform and programmes
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News
Calavo Growers appoints Farha Aslam as new chair
Outgoing chair Steve Hollister is to remain on Californian avocado company’s board of directors
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News
South Africa reacts to US withdrawal from Climate Change Accord
While the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is a blow for South Africa, there are also new opportunities
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Article
StePacPPC sets sights on European foodservice channel
Modified atmosphere/modified humidity bulk packaging solutions gain momentum in the US and now heading to Europe
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Article
California avocado volume estimates at five-year high
Volumes projected to reach 170,097 tonnes in 2025
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News
IFPA drives forward its Supply Chain of the Future concept
Association’s Supply Chain Council is determined to foster significant advances towards better, more sustainable logistics
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Article
Trump withdraws tariff threat as Colombia backs down in row over repatriations
Bananas and avocados among the products in the firing line as US president ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Colombian imports
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Article
Mission Produce expands global sourcing
Move will meet growing demand for avocados and mangoes in Europe
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Article
Bryan Barsness joins Prophet as business development manager
Barsness has more than two decades of expertise in the ag-tech and food-tech industries