North America news archive
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NewsMexican state of Morelos moves closer to avocado exports
Morelos government seeking to raise standards to meet requirements of the international market
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NewsDel Monte enjoys “continued momentum” in Q1
Group reports on lower net sales but higher gross profit and net income in the opening quarter of the year
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NewsIFPA unveils 2025 Public Policy Agenda in Washington
Strengthening agriculture, expanding nutrition and advancing trade are the key pillars of the IFPA’s policy
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints new chief people officer
Berry leader names Gaëlle Le Meur as its chief people officer as the company strengthens its global growth and talent development strategy
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NewsDel Monte’s Rubyglow Pineapple named Best Food Innovation
Pineapple is recognised at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, highlighting the company’s ”continued leadership in pineapple innovation”
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NewsSun World partners with Clarifresh to boost quality control
Collaboration will help the breeder’s licensees to enhance quality consistency, standardisation, and reduce rejections
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NewsIFPA urges science-based standards for organics
Association has made comments to the National Organic Standards Board on key challenges facing the sector.
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Strategies for adapting to changing markets
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at how flexibility, resilience and adaptability could be improved to survive successfully in volatile and turbulent markets
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CommentComment: Fruitist is on the verge of something berry big
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
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NewsAgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
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NewsMission Produce inaugurates Guatemala packhouse
New facility expands upon the company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round
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NewsDubai chocolate has not caused a pistachio shortage, say experts
There is no lack of supply, say sources, who point to higher production in Turkey and Iran, and a much bigger overall crop worldwide
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NewsMexican tomato growers voice concerns of Trump tariff
Government in talks with US authorities to try to head off imposition of a 20.91 per cent tariff from July
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ArticleSyngenta develops positive pepper properties
Fruitnet talks traits, development and consumption with José Antonio Chicón of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
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ArticleHonduran melon exports to contract in 2024/25
Forecasts point to a 15.2 per cent fall in shipments this season
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NewsOppy and Deep offer greenhouse partnership update
Year-long partnership is on track to deliver one of Canada’s greenest and most innovative greenhouses, utilising Deep’s geothermal energy expertise
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NewsAgrovision rebrands to Fruitist
Move marks next chapter for company as it focuses on global expansion
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NewsCorbana announces dates of 10th International Banana Congress
The 2026 event will take place in Mérida alongside the 25th Acorbat International Meeting next April
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NewsChanging export markets is easier said than done
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
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NewsCH Robinson hits AI landmark
The global logistics provider says artificial intelligence has now performed over 3mn shipping tasks