North America news archive – Page 6
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NewsUS imposes further tariffs on China
China’s countermeasures target US agricultural and food products
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NewsAgrovision appoints Jim Trahanas as CTO
Former McKinsey CTO brings extensive experience in leading transformative technology initiatives
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NewsDel Monte appoints Deema Anani as CCO for specialty ingredients
Anani joins Nizar Haddad and Imad Farhat in leading Fresh Del Monte’s Biomass initiative
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NewsMexican F&V exports to US could fall by one-third with extra tariffs
Further taxes announced by Trump on imports of agricultural products would slash exports by 35.12 per cent says consultancy firm
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NewsUS consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
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NewsAnother bumper crop expected for Washington apples
Despite initial forecasts, mid-season packouts have 2024/25 crop at 134.6mn cartons – just under 2023/24’s second largest in history which had growers barely breaking even
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NewsTrump to go ahead with tariffs on Canada and Mexico
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen on Tuesday, says commerce chief
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NewsMexico’s Finka opts for Source.ag’s precision-enhancing solutions
A leading high-tech greenhouse tomato grower in Mexico is seeking to enhance precision and efficiency in its operations through Source.ag’s cutting-edge solutions
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NewsNorth Carolina dedicates month to sweet potatoes
Governor Josh Stein proclaims February ’North Carolina Sweetpotato Month’ in recognition of the product’s significance to the state
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NewsStudy suggests Vidre+ “keeps peppers fresh for longer”
Mexican study finds Fresh Inset’s 1-MCP technology could help peppers stay firmer for more than 21 days
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NewsWonderful Citrus celebrates 75-year anniversary
To celebrate its anniversary, the company is bringing back its original namesake brand, Paramount Citrus
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NewsIFPA urges US congress to tackle agriculture issues
Association says that labour, regulatory and economic crises are threatening the future of US fresh produce
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NewsUS port workers ratify new six-year contract
Move ends months of uncertainty at US East and Gulf Coast ports
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NewsDole reports on “very strong” 2024 results
Reveune climbs 2.8 per cent while company highlights “strong operational performance” last year
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NewsHAB unveils its 2025 Nutrition Marketing Plan
Campaign will target health professionals and general and Hispanic consumers
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NewsEFI awarded US$1.2mn Walmart Foundation Grant
US organisaton awarded funding to advance ethical labour practices and strengthen workforce development across the produce industry
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NewsYamaha launches agriculture arm with the acquisition of Robotics Plus and The Yield
Acquisition follows years of strategic investment into the businesses by Yamaha
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NewsDel Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
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NewsDel Monte announces US$150mn share repurchase programme
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says the repurchase authorisation is part of a broader capital allocation framework prioritising investment in “strategic growth opportunities”
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NewsDR watermelon exports grow, melons contract
Exporters turn to Puerto Rico and US and demand from France tails off