Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at how flexibility, resilience and adaptability could be improved to survive successfully in volatile and turbulent markets
A predicted IPO might be seen as a high-stakes bet on the future of fresh berries, but there is also plenty to be gained
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
New facility expands upon the company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round
There is no lack of supply, say sources, who point to higher production in Turkey and Iran, and a much bigger overall crop worldwide
Government in talks with US authorities to try to head off imposition of a 20.91 per cent tariff from July
Fruitnet talks traits, development and consumption with José Antonio Chicón of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
Forecasts point to a 15.2 per cent fall in shipments this season
Year-long partnership is on track to deliver one of Canada’s greenest and most innovative greenhouses, utilising Deep’s geothermal energy expertise
Move marks next chapter for company as it focuses on global expansion
The 2026 event will take place in Mérida alongside the 25th Acorbat International Meeting next April
South African fresh produce exporters who market their fruit in the US say it is not merely a case of shifting produce from one market to another to deal with looming US tariffs
The global logistics provider says artificial intelligence has now performed over 3mn shipping tasks
Plan tackles four key environmental areas and works toward net-zero emissions by 2035
Association urges government rethink on Mexican imports as tomato prices rise
The collaboration provides farmers with broader access to digital farming solutions that deliver real-time, data-driven irrigation recommendations
John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, analyses the likely fallout from Trump’s new tariff regime
Edwin Reyes, a senior consultant at Promar International, assesses the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK fresh produce sector and other international markets
Growing popularity of Mexican cuisine fuels expansion of product line and US distribution network
Company said it is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability through continued innovation and collaboration in the fresh produce industry
Southern Hemisphere fresh produce body warns of major disruption to global supply chains, negative market stability, and higher prices for consumers
Chelan Fruit, Legacy Fruit, and Pacific Coast Cherry Packers join CMI Orchards following closure of Sage Fruit Company
US salad brand invites consumers to unleash creativity in the kitchen
Following years of negotiations, French apples have gained entry to Mexico, with Interfel calling on exporters to pursue this new market with ambition
Exports for 2024 were valued at US$570.3mn, making the category the country’s third most valuable fresh fruit export
Plan sets out bold vision for growth and greater access to fresh produce and floral
USDA-NASS report shows April production forecast up 2 per cent, with 2024/25 volumes pegged at 2.46mn tonnes
Production and exports are expected to grow by 3 per cent and 5 per cent respectively this year
Bookings down 48 per cent week-on-week following tariff chaos
New campaign invites consumers to make avocados the star of their celebration
Robot uses measuring tape-like fingers to grip and pick fruit
Turkish exporters anticipate a good cherry season despite an untimely bout of frost across various stonefruit regions, which has hit apricot and cherry production in some areas
Pilot is first step in delivering a fully integrated AI-driven platform to help drive better decisions
The industry is “deeply concerned” over the impact of the new US tariffs
Proexport leads delegation taking part in this week’s CPMA Fresh Week trade fair
Announcement comes as Trump puts 90-day pause on most other imposed tariffs subjecting them to a baseline 10 per cent rate