North America news archive – Page 28
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NewsNew report maps out US citrus decline
Grapefruit and oranges projected to lose market share to other citrus and non-citrus fruits
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NewsBiome Makers database surpasses 24M microorganisms
Company’s AI-powered database provides insights into disease risk, yield improvement and impact of regenerative agriculture
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Rethinking horticulture
New solutions for today’s challenges in the world of fresh produce were under the spotlight on the Fresh Produce Forum stage
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NewsSyngenta and Emerald Seed Company sign licensing agreement
Syngenta said that the move strengthened its portfolio in onion seeds globally and was “essential for the benefit of all stakeholders”
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NewsOishii bucks vertical farming’s downward trend with US$134m fund boost
Company says investment will enable it to expand its strawberry and tomato production capacity and invest in new technology like robots
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NewsVanguard puts water conservation label on Latin American grapes
Water For All, a project run by Continental Fresh, offers customers chance to demonstrate corporate responsibility when it comes to preserving natural resources
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NewsINI Farms celebrates first shipment of Indian pomegranates to US
Consignment of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tonnes) of ‘Kimaye’ pomegranates is set to travel 20,000km in 37 days to arrive in the US
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NewsImpact of weather and economic challenges evident in T&G results
T&G has reported a loss before tax of NZ$64.2m (US$39.1m) in a year marked by weather challenges and tightening budgets, but confidence in the group’s strategy remains strong
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NewsPear Bureau Northwest CEO to step down
Kevin Moffitt leaves his position at Pear Bureau Northwest after 35 years
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NewsDole announces sale of Progressive Produce
Fresh produce group sells 65 per cent equity stake to PTF Holdings, part of Arable Capital Partners
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NewsGrape growers gather for Sun World Autumncrisp Symposium
Growers and marketers come together following launch of global Autumncrisp campaign
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NewsApeel Sciences appoints new CEO
Luiz Beling replaces founder James Rogers, who stays on as board member
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NewsDel Monte reports on overall net loss for 2023
Despite year-on-year drop in net income and sales, Mohammed Abu-Ghazaleh says the group is ”pleased with many aspects” of its 2023 results
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NewsThe Fruitist secures sponsorship deal with DC United
Premium soft fruit marketer named sleeve sponsor and official snack supplier to Major League Soccer team
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NewsWashington apple exports to India rebound following tariff removal
Mid-season export volumes are 16 times more than 2022/23 season totals
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NewsSweetCott mandarin makes first appearance in Berlin
Morocco’s Les Domaines Agricoles launched the new SweetCott mandarin variety at Fruit Logistica, describing it as a revolution for the category due to its sweet, juicy taste, late availability and long shelf-life
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NewsAgrovision to start large-scale berry farming operations in China
Company expects first commercial volumes of domestically grown berries to be on sale in China in Q1, 2025
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape industry focuses on competitiveness
CTGC incoming president Ian LeMay has provided recommendations focused on enhancing competitiveness in the US marketplace and overseas
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NewsTomra Food restructures to ‘get closer to its customers’
Streamlined regional structure will operate from three headquarters following the merging of Tomra Food’s fresh and processed business areas
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CommentComment: Global stardom awaits for apple brand Cosmic Crisp
In less than a decade, the world’s only variety to be named by consumers has rocketed into the US apple market’s top ten. Now, the brand looks set to continue its stratospheric rise in Europe