North America news archive
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NewsZero tariff on California prunes continues to offer opportunities in UK
Industry board highlight prune potential to help UK retailers respond to consumer demand for value, convenience and health credentials
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NewsFarmers grow more cautious but remain open to proven innovation
McKinsey & Company’s Global Farmer Insights 2026 survey looks at current and future trends in agriculture
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NewsSun World marks 50 years with tributes to David Marguleas
Group marked half a century in business at its annual Symposium and Field Days, honouring long-serving David Marguleas in the process
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NewsAnti-dumping tariffs cause consternation amongst Mexican strawberry growers
Aneberries and CABC concerned about impact on producers after USDC set margins ranging from 3.37-5.28 per cent on Mexican exports
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NewsMission Produce revenue surges 26 per cent in Q3
Mission Produce’s fiscal third-quarter results show revenue climbing, but Calavo integration costs weigh on quarterly profitability
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NewsTosca releases Asset IQ traceability solution as standalone service
System combines IoT-enabled tracking with RFID and barcode technologies to track, trace and monitor reusable units
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica forum explores bright future for frozen fruit
Increased use of frozen fruit as an ingredient expected to represent next phase of sector’s growth in Asia Pacific region
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FeaturesExclusive: What’s up with Driscoll’s, the world’s biggest berry brand?
Global CMO Jiunn Shih discusses leadership changes, legal challenges, and the way ahead for a company in the eye of a storm
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NewsSensitech launches real-time global cold chain monitoring solution
New TempTale GEO APX Global device transmits continuous condition and location data to Sensitech’s SensiWatch Platform
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CommentComment: Fresh produce is hugely important and woefully undervalued
New technologies could transform fruit and veg supply, but the business must overcome its damaging perception problem
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NewsGermany leads EU charge for Spanish fresh produce exports
Data from Fepex shows Spain’s fresh produce export value climbed to €11.6bn in H1 2026, with Germany, France, and the UK the country’s top customers
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NewsSekoya looks to extend premium blueberry supply across China
From low chill to high chill, Sekoya sees potential to serve more of China’s domestic blueberry season
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NewsIFPA mourns passing of team member Joe Watson
Industry body has paid tribute to Joe Watson, its vice-president of retail, foodservice and wholesale, describing him as beloved by the fresh produce community
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NewsChiquita and TA Dedicated mark 20-year logistics partnership
Over the past two decades the logistics provider has managed US port-to-retailer transportation, cold chain operations and reverse logistics for Chiquita
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NewsSunkist and Vidafresh unite to boost UK citrus presence
The strategic alliance will relaunch premium Sunkist-branded citrus across the UK market, laying the groundwork for broader European distribution
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NewsUS apple export trend underlines importance of Canada and Mexico
Industry’s dependence on two closest neighbours comes into sharp focus as USApple’s new-season forecast is unveiled
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NewsBrie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn as Driscoll’s CEO
Driscoll’s has appointed board vice-chair Smith as its new CEO, with Bjorn set to support the transition and offer strategic guidance
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NewsSun World unveils two new table grape brands
Company says Summer Blush and Flavorcrush will fill gaps in terms of both novelty and availability for consumers
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NewsNatural Delights enters strong 2026/27 Medjool date crop
Leading US Medjool date brand has been investing in the category and will employ an expanded marketing programme this season
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NewsLimoneira sells Paso Robles vineyard for US$15mn
Proceeds of all-cash sale have been earmarked for debt reduction and avocado acreage expansion