All North America articles – Page 46
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NewsWeak yen weighs on Japanese fruit imports
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
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NewsBanana sales and costs hit Del Monte's net income
Sales and net income both fell during the opening quarter of the year when compared with 2023
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NewsUS mango market keeps on growing
The US mango market remains buoyant, in spite of recent supply problems, according to Dan Spellman, marketing director for the National Mango Board (NMB). “Compared to a year ago, mango supply and demand are showing promising signs of growth,” he says. “Despite the challenges posed by weather ...
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CommentComment: No time to waste on supply chain emissions
When it comes to assessing the carbon footprint of your business, it’s time to face up to net zero’s biggest challenge, says Ben Jones of Aethr Associates
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NewsWSU runs online contest to name WA 64 apple
Naming contest part of wider rollout that will see variety reach growers in 2026 and retailers by 2029
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NewsDel Monte collaboration researches bioactive compounds of fruit residues
Partnership with University of Granada comes after initial research into the effectiveness of bioactive compounds of fruit residues in medical and non-medical uses yields promising results
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Path to commercialisation
Organised by the Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance, the Forward Farming session looked at how indoor agriculture makes its way to market
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NewsSunkist highlights start of California Star Ruby grapefruit season
National Display contest in the US this July will look to help retailers boost the grapefruit category by promoting flavour and health benefits
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NewsAlliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods criticises PPWR
Organisation says the rules lack focus on food safety, food loss, waste prevention, and will raise trade concerns
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NewsJenna Tobin joins Pear Bureau Northwest’s marketing team
Tobin named new communications and social media coordinator
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NewsRockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
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NewsOppy partners with DEEP to build “Canada’s greenest greenhouse”
New facility will harness geothermal power for farming innovation
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NewsHortgro champions South African stonefruit in US
Industry body looks to ignite winter stonefruit demand in the US through consumer promotions
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NewsAvocados from Mexico launches Cinco de Mayo campaign
Campaign looks to tap into increased interest in the fruit around the Cinco de Mayo celebration
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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NewsSuperfresh Growers anticipates longest and largest Northwest cherry offering
Leading US grower-packer-shipper increases production capabilities by 30 per cent as it gears up to harvest Northwest’s “longest and largest” cherry crop
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NewsLettUs Grow takes tech to US and Canada
LettUs Grow and Innovative Growers Equipment announce partnership to bring advanced aeroponic technology to North America
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NewsGlobal events influence US AGOA standing
There is reportedly good news for South African citrus exports to the US
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NewsUS blueberry market exhibits strong growth
Kasey Cronquist, president USHBC and NABC, tells Fruitnet that US production volumes will remain stable this year, with pricing and demand favourable
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NewsTough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles