All North America articles – Page 3
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NewsChiquita pulls admin staff out of Panama as strike continues
Company has apparently requested government permission to sack all of its remaining banana workers in the country
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NewsUSHBC creates blueberry innovation programme
The first-ever Blueberry Boost Accelerator seeks the next generation of food and consumer product innovation
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NewsPanama declares state of emergency as Chiquita strike continues
Strikers are blocking roads in Bocas del Toro and causing shortages of fuel and food
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NewsCalifornia table grape season underway
Coachella Valley began harvesting in mid-May and is expected to continue into min-July before San Joaquin Valley season will begin
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NewsOne Banana launches regenerative agriculture pilot
The initiative, in partnership with WWF and Earth University, aims to “lay the groundwork for healthier soils, more resilient ecosystems and a more sustainable global food system”
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NewsFirst Dominican Republic table grapes arrive in the US
The historic shipment of Timpson and Allison grapes was coordinated by Bloom Fresh and the Dominican government
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NewsAll Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato to Australia
Australian premium produce distributor partners with US-based developer of The Purple Tomato, Norfolk Healthy Produce, on Australian commercial distribution
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NewsCalifornia Avocado Commission promotes Ken Melban to president
Melban first joined the CAC in 2011 as director, issues management and has served as the organisation’s vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organisation, since late 2023
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NewsDiversification crucial for South African citrus
The country should expand its citrus markets to counter challenges such as the US trade tariff dispute
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NewsIFPA appoints Sarah Pau as East Asia country manager
Pau will provide regional support to members and facilitate networking and resource sharing for IFPA
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NewsIndia seeks improved US access for fresh produce exports
Trade talks could see Indian exporters overcome regulatory hurdles
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NewsSouth African citrus industry optimistic following Washington talks
Details of trade talks in Washington DC between the US and South Africa and reaction thereto are slowly beginning to emerge
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NewsTrump threatens 50 per cent tariff on EU imports
President recommends drastic move and says US trade negotations with European Union are “going nowhere”
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints first ever chief communications officer
Berry company promotes North America marketing chief as it looks to build global brand reputation
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FeaturesLocal focus for Belgian suppliers
Global instability is encouraging Belgian suppliers to stay close to home when it comes to strawberry and tomato exports, with the UK remaining a key destination despite the post-Brexit uncertainty
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NewsIFPA reacts to Make America Healthy Again report
The association calls for a focus on fruit and vegetable access to improve health
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NewsChiquita Panama begins mass layoff of workers
Company will deliver severance pay to almost 5,000 works this Friday due to ongoing strike
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NewsBanana growers unite against gender-based violence
Inter-institutional campaign announced at the the Fifth International Fair Trade Banana Forum
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NewsCBC calls for Driscoll’s to respect court ruling in patent infringement case
California Berry Cultivars issues statement “setting the record straight” on its recent litigation victory against Driscoll’s