North America news archive – Page 38
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NewsEU clears AMFresh/EQT acquisition of SNFL and IFG
Commission concludes that acquisition of the two breeding companies does not raise competition concerns
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NewsAvocado sales climb at Mission Produce
Second-quarter results include a drop in revenue and an overall net loss for the three-month period
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NewsGPG signs raspberry deal for Mexico
Company now represents James Hutton’s Skye, Lewis and Glen Mor varieties in Mexico and Guatemala
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NewsSun World acquires Kankun mango variety
The Diazteca variety is currently in limited production in Mexico, with trees available under license from Sun World beginning in 2024
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NewsNew CEO for CH Robinson
Experienced executive David Bozeman will take up the new role on 26 June
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NewsIFG to open state-of-the-art research laboratory this summer
Laboratory will be a part of the company’s new US$19m IFG Fruitworks|IFG Discovery Center campus
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NewsAgroberries buys stake in BerryWorld
The Americas berry giant has acquired shares in UK supplier BerryWorld’s EMEA and APAC businesses
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NewsColombia Avocado Board publishes new handling guide
Manual for South American fruit offers best practices for supply chain consistent quality and consistency
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NewsCamposol targets Latin American expansion
Company goes for growth in Latin American markets in new diversification drive
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NewsGWF announces new board members
GWF board will continue to focus on three main areas education, finance and networking for women and girls in agriculture
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PodcastsFruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
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NewsEnvy popularity soars in US
CMI Orchards reports Envy accounts for nearly a quarter of branded apple sales volume in the US
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NewsPIL delivers first avocados from Africa to Asia with EverFRESH
Shipper now using the CA technology across a number of key refrigerated trade lanes
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NewsIs it time for a fresh look at bananas?
Better consumer engagement is the key to shaking up the banana category and increasing sales, says Fyffes’ Juan David Alarcón
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NewsLearning the tough lessons of Panama Disease
The banana industry must not repeat the mistakes of the past in its fight against TR4, warns Gert Kema
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NewsFast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
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NewsFusarium TR4: a global solution for a global challenge?
International Banana Congress hears how closer collaboration will yield better results in the fight against this destructive disease
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NewsBanana trade gathers in Miami for International Banana Congress
Corbana’s flagship industry event discusses joint strategies to tackle common challenges facing the global banana sector
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NewsFrutura announces major consolidation in avocados
Frutura-branded Hass avocados will be on sale in North America from the third quarter of this year
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NewsZespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months