All North America articles – Page 2
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NewsUber Eats to deliver meals by robot in two UK cities
Partnership with Starship will see AI robot deliveries in Sheffield and Leeds begin this winter, with a European and US rollout set to follow
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NewsStrong start for South African table grapes
Table grape industry targets close to 80mn export cartons this season despite US tariff challenge and increased competition in Europe
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NewsOppy inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame
The Canada-based fresh produce group has earned the national recognition for the fourth time, having previously won in 2016, 2019 and 2022
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NewsKuehne+Nagel subsidiary to buy Latin American logistics group
Apex Logistics’ planned acquisition of Andes Integración Logistica opens major new revenue stream in region’s fruit export business
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NewsCalifornia Avocado Commission calls for quotas for Mexican imports
It argues the measure is necessary for US food security and the sustainability of national production
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NewsMission Produce appoints Douglas Stone to board of directors
Avocado specialist Mission Produce has appointed former JR Simplot agribusiness president Douglas Stone as an independent class I director, bringing decades of agribusiness leadership experience to the company’s board.
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NewsWCO forecasts slight increase in Northern Hemisphere citrus production
Egypt bucks trend with double-digit growth as output in most major producing countries contracts
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PromotionAsiafruit Thailand edition out now
Thailand’s challenging year, Fresh Focus Cherry plus category spotlights on apples and pears, citrus, grapes and more
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NewsUS government sets aside $30mn to buy surplus citrus
Financial assistance to support farmers and ensure surplus crops reach Americans in need rather than going to waste
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica on track for record-breaking 2026 edition
Exhibitor registration opens early for Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, with bookings already up 23 per cent on same period last year
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NewsOppy shows progress in third annual sustainability report
‘Expect the World From Us’ showcases advances in emissions reduction, water use, food waste management, sustainable packaging and community support
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NewsIMG Citrus completes packhouse consolidation
Citrus grower-importer-packer moves all packing and distribution to Sweet Sixty facility following US$3mn upgrade
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump’s removal of Brazilian fruit tariffs
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate tariffs on Brazilian agricultural imports, including tropical fruits, saying the move will help maintain affordability for American consumers
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NewsSyngenta clarifies ToBRFV resistance definitions
Syngenta has moved to clarify how high resistance and intermediate resistance levels are scientifically defined in the ongoing battle against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, highlighting the lack of standardised legal criteria across the industry
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NewsChiquita “on schedule” with resumption of operations in Panama
Full production should resume by the end of 2026, the multinational’s president said
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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NewsMaersk selects Charlotte as official North America headquarters
Logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk has chosen Charlotte as its official North America headquarters, committing to add more than 500 jobs to bring its local workforce to over 1,300 employees
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NewsUniversity of Minnesota launches grower-focused fruit licensing model
The University of Minnesota has launched Superior Fruit Innovations, a new licensing model designed to bring premium apple and grape varieties to direct-market growers of all sizes for the first time
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NewsOppy opens expanded Calgary facility to boost Prairie operations
Canadian fresh produce group Oppy has opened a significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary, 50 per cent larger than its previous location, to strengthen its service capabilities across the Prairies
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NewsSouth African table grape industry responds to US tariff adjustments
The South African Table Grape Industry has welcomed recent US tariff reductions on agricultural products but expressed disappointment that table grapes and other key fruit exports were excluded from the exemptions