North America news archive – Page 2
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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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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
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NewsOppy releases second sustainability report
New document chronicles energy savings, food waste reduction, packaging innovations and more
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NewsMission Produce releases sustainability report
Fiscal 2023 report, named ’Finest for the Future’, covers operating procedures, projects, achievements and use of resources
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ArticlePearl Sort launches portable AI-driven blueberry sorter
Blue Pearl has small footprint, is easy to transport and delivers high speeds and accuracy, company said
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ArticleProduce coalition launches II production costs survey
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, the body bringing together fresh produce associations from around the world, has launched its second global survey into the costs of fruit and vegetable production and trading, and the prices received by growers and intermediaries. The survey is a follow-up of ...
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NewsDel Monte named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies
Company is ranked number eight by Newsweek in the food and beverage category for consumer, investor, and employee trust
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ArticleSale of Dole Fresh Vegetables off the table
Dublin-based multinational announces mutual termination of agreement with Fresh Express for the sale of the business
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ArticlePromising new fungicide discovered by UC Davis biologists
Chemical ebselen found to help prevent fungal infections in a range of crops
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NewsAgrofresh acquires Pace International
Group says the move boosts its presence in key fruit-growing regions of North and South America and allows it to better support its global customers
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ArticleExpansion positions CMI Orchards as Northwest cherry leaders
Acquisition of Starr Ranch Growers increases CMI cherry supply by 70 per cent
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
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ArticleTrader Joe’s puts banana price up by 21 per cent
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
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ArticleWashington Apple Commission president to retire
Todd Fryhover leaves the position after 18 years
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ArticleTrio of top athletes recruited for new California Prunes campaign
European social media campaign to feature champion swimmer, diver and volleyball player
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates