All North America articles – Page 9
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Q2 sales slide but net income climbs at Del Monte
Lower banana sales are recorded in the second quarter while there are strong margin improvements in the fresh and value-added product segments
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Sun World International acquires Biogold
Deal expands the breeding and licensing company’s portfolio with inclusion of citrus and subtropicals
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Frunature launches no-touch packaging for organic ginger
Innovative new packs are designed to improve store handling and shrinkage
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Growers face commercial nightmare after cooperative closes
BC Tree Fruits’ decision to shut its entire operation has left growers of apples and other major crops without a route to market for their new-season fruit
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Improved weather conditions mark positive shift for New Zealand avocados
With export volumes recovering following years of weather-affected crops, New Zealand avocado industry looks to diversify its markets and market country-of-origin as differentiator
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Extreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
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Sekoya unveils Livie Blueberry Dispenser
The dispenser is Sekoya’s latest move to develop the snacking category for its blueberry varieties
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Seald Sweet appoints Justin Ruta as deciduous commodity manager
Ruta will oversee the entire category, from sourcing and procurement to marketing and sales
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Plenty and Mawarid partner to grow fresh produce in Middle East
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
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Classic Harvest partners with Thx!
Thx!-branded citrus from Classic Harvest now on sale in Walmart
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FDP beefs up sales team as US lime market continues to grow
Jackie Carrillo named executive VP of sales and Dan Acevedo becomes director of business development
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Vietnam grants market access for California peaches and nectarines
Addressing phytosanitary requirements took several years of technical negotiations
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Del Monte’s Precious Honeyglow pineapple wins innovation award
Personal-sized pineapple landed the ’Overall Food Innovation of the Year’ title at the 2024 Mindful Awards
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Alliance Manchester Business School appoints Patrick Vizzone as honorary professor
Vizzone will be part of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at AMBS
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Thx! names Jay Guzman as VP, growth & gratitude
In his newly created role he will expand the Thx!’s retail and distribution partners worldwide
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ASPMI appoints Jeff Smutny as executive director
Smutny brings more than 30 years’ experience in global marketing to his new role
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Chile seeks improved access to Mexican market
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
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Pear Bureau Northwest names new president
CarrieAnn Arias replaces Kevin Moffitt who stepped down after 35 years with the organisation
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Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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Del Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies