North America news archive – Page 98
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleMiss Chiquita now working from home
Self-styled first lady of fruit backs calls for people to stay at home in order to limit the spread of coronavirus worldwide
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ArticleChilean organic blueberry exports hit new high
New record set for organic blueberry exports, as 2019/20 season draws to a close
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ArticleCosco brings CA to Pacific route
Controlled atmosphere containers were used for the first time on the company’s SEA2 route to ship avocados
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ArticleRainier Fruit improving certification
The US fruit producer has begun the process of certifying with the Equitable Food Initiative
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ArticleLCD hits Northwest cherry crop
Disease intervention removes several million cartons of production capability for the coming season
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ArticleKeeping you informed
The situation is serious. And at Fruitnet we’re taking it very seriously indeed
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ArticleDel Monte offers "uninterrupted supply"
President Youssef Zakharia says company members remain committed to supplying fresh produce amid Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleUFPA calls for govt action as losses mount
Association sets out series of measures to safeguard the fresh produce industry as outbreak worsens
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ArticleOppy to debut Ocean Spray grapes
Company looks to harness the power of the Ocean Spray brand to bring grapes to market
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ArticleSunkist's fresh fruit donation
Cooperative makes citrus donation to local schools and food banks, offering a timely boost of vitamin C
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ArticleCoronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are asked about growers' ability to harvest
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US growers braced for shortage of pickers
Government limits on worker visas set to limit the supply of seasonal workers to harvest crops
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ArticleUS sweet potatoes target UK growth
US promotional body hopes International Sweet Potato Week in April will boost consumption in the UK
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ArticleUFPA works with White House on relief
In the US, the United Fresh Produce Association is working on financial relief and the industry's freedom of movement
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ArticleChiquita celebrates women’s empowerment
Multinational sets out stall as equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding its women’s workers
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ArticleAirfreight sector mulls impact of Trump flight ban
Drop in cargo capacity and shipping rate hike will hit transatlantic perishable exports
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ArticleAgroFresh launches consumer research series
AgroFresh Consumer Intelligence to provide business insights for fresh produce industry customers, starting with apples
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ArticleTough Q1 for Limoneira
Lower lemon pricing hits results as group sees Q1 loss increase on 2019
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ArticleSun World issues new licenses
Companies in California and Mexico have been granted new grape licenses, expanding the footprint of Sun World’s varieties