All North America articles – Page 5
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NewsGreat White Fleet orders 1,000 Carrier Transicold units
Chiquita Group’s ocean transportation arm has placed a major order for 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Carrier Transicold to enhance its controlled atmosphere capabilities for perishable cargo transport
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NewsFresh Del Monte sells Mann Packing assets to Church Brothers
Fresh Del Monte Produce has agreed to sell key assets from its Mann Packing business to Church Brothers Farms, allowing both companies to focus on their core strengths in a strategic realignment
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NewsPalestine Gardens exports dates against odds
Mo’men Sinokrot of Palestinian date specialist Palestine Gardens says the challenges to produce and export are severe, but the people’s commitment to the land remains steadfast
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NewsLeading lime producer killed in Michoacan
Bernardo Bravo Manríquez was murdered after speaking out against extortion demands by criminal groups
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NewsCarrier Transicold sells 25,000 OptimaLine containers for fresh produce
Refrigerated transport technology company also developing wireless, real-time monitoring systems to help fresh produce exporters go further
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VideoAsia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
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NewsChiquita hires 1,600 workers as it resumes operations in Panama
Multinational’s return is expected to generate up to 5,000 jobs and reactivate banana exports by early 2026
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NewsIFPA Global Produce & Floral Show concludes after “transformative days”
The International Fresh Produce Association’s flagship event attracted attendees from more than 50 countries, with record buyer engagement and major announcements including a new data intelligence platform
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NewsChoppy waters ahead for global shipping’s net-zero framework
US pressure and Saudi Arabia’s successful motion to adjourn IMO talks on the controversial framework appear to have scuppered a deal that took a decade to negotiate, despite backing from over a hundred countries
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NewsIFPA develops global sustainability framework for fresh produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association is creating a comprehensive sustainability framework to address mounting environmental, social and economic challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain
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FeaturesGreece prepares for tough kiwifruit campaign
Grower expectations for higher prices are putting pressure on Greek kiwifruit exporters ahead of the new season, as Greek volumes continue to grow as the European market slows
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NewsRob Riggle fronts Avocados From Mexico campaign ahead of Super Bowl LX
The leading avocado brand has recruited the actor and comedian to front its in-store and on-pack activities as football fever builds
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NewsBright outlook for Australian table grapes
Better growing and market conditions bode well for Australian table grape industry as production grows
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NewsYuksel Seeds partners with LVG for Sweetloom tomato exclusivity
Yuksel Seeds and Lakeshore Veggie Growers have signed an exclusive agreement for the award-winning Sweetloom F1 tomato variety, marking a strategic expansion into North America’s premium tomato market
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NewsUSA Pears unveils first new logo in 40 years
Oganisation unveils fresh brand identity at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, as it prepares to promote larger crop to US consumers
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NewsFruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
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NewsProduce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat
As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come
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NewsSiCar Farms opens new distribution centre at Port Manatee
New facility will make it easier for group to deliver citrus and other fruits more efficiently to markets across the US East Coast
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NewsFyffes sells entire melon business to Martori Farms
Fyffes has agreed to sell its entire melon business, including Sol Group operations in Honduras and Guatemala, to fourth-generation family producer Martori Farms as it refocuses on core banana and pineapple categories
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NewsSouth Africa nears US trade deal to ease export tariffs
Trade minister Parks Tau says the two countries are close to finalising a deal that could ease damaging tariffs and protect thousands of local jobs in the fresh produce sector