North America news archive
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NewsAlliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods criticises PPWR
Organisation says the rules lack focus on food safety, food loss, waste prevention, and will raise trade concerns
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ArticleJenna Tobin joins Pear Bureau Northwest’s marketing team
Tobin named new communications and social media coordinator
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ArticleRockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
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ArticleOppy partners with DEEP to build “Canada’s greenest greenhouse”
New facility will harness geothermal power for farming innovation
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NewsHortgro champions South African stonefruit in US
Industry body looks to ignite winter stonefruit demand in the US through consumer promotions
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NewsAvocados from Mexico launches Cinco de Mayo campaign
Campaign looks to tap into increased interest in the fruit around the Cinco de Mayo celebration
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleSuperfresh Growers anticipates longest and largest Northwest cherry offering
Leading US grower-packer-shipper increases production capabilities by 30 per cent as it gears up to harvest Northwest’s “longest and largest” cherry crop
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ArticleLettUs Grow takes tech to US and Canada
LettUs Grow and Innovative Growers Equipment announce partnership to bring advanced aeroponic technology to North America
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NewsGlobal events influence US AGOA standing
There is reportedly good news for South African citrus exports to the US
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ArticleUS blueberry market exhibits strong growth
Kasey Cronquist, president USHBC and NABC, tells Fruitnet that US production volumes will remain stable this year, with pricing and demand favourable
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ArticleTough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
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ArticleAsiafruit’s New Zealand edition out now
New Zealand issue covers the apple and kiwifruit rebound following a tough few years, plus Fresh Focus South African Apples & Pears 2024 inside
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ArticleWashington State to strengthen trade with Vietnam
Washington State Department of Agriculture signs MOU with Vietnam to strengthen agricultural development and the promotion of agricultural trade
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ArticleComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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ArticleGlobal Tomato Congress brings category together in The Hague
Next month’s Global Tomato Congress shows the importance of specialists from across the supply chain coming together and sharing insights, research and fresh ideas for the benefit of the entire category
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NewsOppy doubles Mexican grape volume
Group has said it is redesigning its supply chain and expanding its reach into Asian markets
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ArticleKaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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NewsGlobal grocery retailers establish collaborative venture fund
W23 Global brings together Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire Company Limited/Sobeys and Shoprite Group, investing US$125m in “the world’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups”
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ArticleExciting times for tomatoes
Ruud Kaagman, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds global crop unit head tomato, tells Fruitnet that the category continues to innovate, evolve and grow despite the challenge of ToBRFV