All North America articles – Page 8
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NewsDriscoll’s CEO speaks at WSJ Global Food Forum
Soren Bjorn explains how the world’s largest berry company can cope with tariffs, immigration reform, changing consumer behavior, and supply chain uncertainty
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NewsLineage’s cold chain survey offers logistics insights
Source: M. Perfectti – Adobe Stock Temperature-controlled logistics specialist Lineage has released a new report detailing the results of its Cold Chain Insights Survey. The survey asked 1,000 North American food and beverage supply chain decision-makers about the pressures and opportunities facing their companies and their ...
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NewsDriscoll’s serialises 250mn berry packs for traceability programme
Supplier works with Antares Vision Group to scan billions of individual serial numbers each year by 2028
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NewsSunkist launches refreshed digital platform showcasing cooperative story
The California-based group has introduced a new website experience featuring grower spotlights, seasonal inspiration, and educational content
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NewsPatriotic packaging for Sunset Flavor Bombs tomatoes
The Stars and Stripes is set to to feature on packs of US-grown Sunset Flavor Bombs tomatoes to mark the country’s 250th anniversary
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NewsMastronardi Produce wins seven Superior Taste Awards
Canadian marketer secures International Taste Institute recognition across tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries
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NewsSunSpun debuts blueberry brand
Georgia-based berry group introduces new identity and fresh approach to premium organic and conventional blueberries
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NewsMission and Westfalia declare force majeure due to Mexican avocado shortage
Companies blame surging field prices and strong US demand for highly volatile market
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NewsMission produce acquires Calavo Growers
Completion bolsters Mission’s vertically integrated platform with an expanded North American footprint and a broader product portfolio
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NewsTesco launches new lines as chopped salad ‘craze’ takes off
Retailer has developed three new chopped salads based around crunch and colour as social media trend drives interest in ’big flavour’
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NewsGuatemalan avocado exports keep on growing
Export volume could increase by 20,000 tonnes by 2028, but sector faces major structural challenges
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NewsCalifornia Avocado Month provides peak season spotlight
In June, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) will celebrate the fourteenth year of its California Avocado Month programme. Source: California Avocado Commission While California avocado season generally runs from spring through summer, the start and end dates vary each year. The peak availability of the crop is ...
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NewsSouth African citrus shipments to US delayed
While export volumes will probably not be affected by recent extreme weather, the bulk shipment programme will start later than planned
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NewsDriscoll’s hits back at critics of its food safety record
Berry giant responds to pesticide concerns by highlighting food safety efforts, and calls for constructive, fact-based dialogue
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NewsChiquita marks 30 years at Port Freeport
Recent arrival of the new Chiquita Horizon vessel highlights continued investment in modern cold-chain logistics capabilities
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NewsHave A Plant partners with WICShopper App in US
The Foundation for Fresh Produce has partnered with the WICShopper App to create a dedicated Fruit & Veggie Hub
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NewsDriscoll’s defends compliance record after pesticide testing report
Berry supplier responds to consumer group report and says its production remains in ‘full compliance’ with US food safety laws
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NewsAlbertsons builds AI quality control tool for fruit and veg
Retailer welcomes next step towards ‘future of agentic commerce’ as it works with Google to roll out system for berries and grapes
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NewsUS imposes duties on subsidised Canadian mushroom imports
The US Department of Commerce has determined that Canadian mushroom producers benefitted from unfair government subsidies
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Features‘Lots of demand, not enough of the right supply’ in mangoes
Lewey Hook, the technical director at SHP Tropical, gives FPJ a brief round-up of some of the key developments affecting mango supply to the UK