All Americas articles
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Sun World adds South American marketers
Global genetics and licensing company appoints a raft of new licensed marketers across Brazil, Chile and Peru
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Driscoll’s completes Berry Gardens Ltd buy-out
Nick Allen stays on at BGL as world’s number one berry marketer, Driscoll’s, completes acquisition of commercial arm of UK’s biggest berry grower cooperative
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FPAA recognises William Sykes
Founder of The Sykes Company receives Pillar of the Industry Award
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Organics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual Grow month
The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness of company’s social responsibility programme
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Quality holds for California grapes
Less than 100m cartons of California grapes are likely to be packed this season but signs point to a high quality crop with good sizing
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Opinion: ‘Shipping lines are taking advantage of importers and driving up inflation’
Terry Watts, CEO of UK melon and pineapple importer Vidafresh, says artificially high freight rates are damaging the health of the nation and the fresh produce industry
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Strong berry demand lifts Planasa’s 2021 sales
New berry varieties, strong demand for plants and investments in nursery operation boost company’s bottom line
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Melon&Co opens its doors
Brazilian melon giant Agricola Famosa has set up a UK subsidiary in Spalding to better supply the UK market year-round
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UK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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Mixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector
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US gives green light to Ecuadorean Hass avocados
Ecuador aims to increase planted area from 6,000ha currently to 10,000ha over the next five years
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Julio Zavala Muñoz joins Fall Creek
Experienced manager to oversee commercial operations in Latin American countries
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GreenTech in Mexico attracts Dutch interest
GreenTech Americas took place last month in Mexico, with Dutch companies keen to offer their technological expertise
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Dole expands hero contest in North America
Dole is opening up its superhero contest to so-called “everyday heroes”, while introducing new Marvel-themed banana and pineapple sticker designs
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Agrovision secures US$210m to fund continued expansion
Chairman Steve Magami said capital will allow company to pursue strategic opportunities on a global scale
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Fall Creek beefs up executive board
Company strengthens blueberry breeding, variety development and production quality assurance with promotion of key executives
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Smurfit Kappa earns vegan credentials
Smurfit Kappa becomes ’world’s first’ vegan-certified packaging company
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Copefrut expands commitment to carbon offsetting
Company renews CarbonNeutral certification for transportation and moves to extend to entire production process
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Challenging campaign ahead for Chilean citrus
Producers and exporters braced for tough season as Covid, conflict and drought disrupt supply