North America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
IQB teams up with Osiris to develop new blues varieties
Australian and Chilean companies join forces to provide the market with new high-quality varieties this year
Fairtrade Cananda increases certified banana availability
Retailers in the country have expanded their Fairtrade banana offering as Fairtrade Month is marked
Dutch companies come together for US apple project
Collaboration with Michigan State University explores the applications of precision agriculture for cultivating several apple varieties in the US
SAVRpak launches ground-breaking shelf-life extension solution
The company said its moisture control technology that can triple shelf-life of berries, leafy greens and cucumbers
FPC Fresh Awards go global
The Fresh Produce Consortium is encouraging broader international participation at its FPC Fresh Awards 2022
Di Muto launches smallholder management software
Farm management application enables growers to digitally transform their operations
New brand identity for Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
Climate change challenge for Indian mangoes
Extreme weather affects 2022 mango harvest compounding issue of rising costs
Asiafruit May out now
Citrus edition previews upcoming Southern Hemisphere season, including spotlight on LemonGold, and features annual USA Special
Blueberries can cut dementia risk
Latest studies from University of Cincinnati show regular consumption in middle life can help those at increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Dole expands hero contest in North America
Dole is opening up its superhero contest to so-called “everyday heroes”, while introducing new Marvel-themed banana and pineapple sticker designs
Florida orange production up in May forecast
USDA report predicts 40.2m boxes of Florida oranges, with Florida grapefruit production down slightly
Oppy-Eco Farms avocado network grows
Mexican avocado consortium Avoworks partners with Oppy-Eco Farms
Agrovision secures US$210m to fund continued expansion
Chairman Steve Magami said capital will allow company to pursue strategic opportunities on a global scale
Avocado boom set to continue, event hears
The third edition of the Tropical Fruit Congress at Macfrut brought together experts and producers from all over the world to talk about avocados
South Africans set for early US citrus programme start
South African summer citrus is likely to enter the US market earlier than it did in 2021
Oppy is once again named in Deloitte’s Platinum Club
The Vancouver-based group has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for the 15th time
Global coalition calls for action as crisis worsens
Improved market access, transport subsidies and a global zero-VAT strategy for fruit and vegetables are among its proposals
Pure Flavor launches North America’s first commercial greenhouse melon
Solara is a personal-sized, sustainably grown melon with a sweet, tropical flavour
Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
Fall Creek beefs up executive board
Company strengthens blueberry breeding, variety development and production quality assurance with promotion of key executives
Peruvian blues smash export record
As 2021/22 campaign draws to a close, shipments are on course to top US$1.3bn
Lineage Logistics expands into Singapore
Leading cold chain logistics specialist acquires Mandai Link Logistics, expanding its Asian presence
New study suggests blueberries have cognitive benefits
USHBC-funded research indicates support of potential for blueberry consumption to help middle-aged individuals against cognitive decline
Mission Produce appoints new president and COO
Timothy Bulow brings 30 years of experience leading global operations to the avocado specialist
Alanar pays closer attention to western Europe
Given the current challenges, including logistics disruptions and soaring costs, the Turkish fruit exporter sees its markets in Germany, France and the UK as the main priority
Del Monte’s results hit by inflationary pressure
Despite higher Q1 sales year-on-year, the group’s operating income was hurt by rising costs
Avocados remain a ‘globally popular super fruit’
New Rabobank market trend report highlights ongoing supply and demand growth
Oppy invests in Bloomfield Robotics
Fresh produce group solidifies its support of automated yield forecasting AI
LGS offers summer citrus update
Group announces an update on its 2022 season that will include fruit from Chile, Peru, Argentina, South Africa, and Uruguay
GrubMarket acquires Salix Fruits
Food tech company expands into South America with the addition of leading importer-exporter
GWF supports displaced Ukrainian people
Organisation links arms with Ukrainian Berries Association to support internally displaced people during conflict
Hazel Technologies opens new Chicago HQ
New office and research space opens on Earth Day to highlight the company’s commitment to reducing food waste
Thai fruit takes centre stage
Government expands promotional efforts for fruit exports leveraging opportunities such as Thai rapper’s appearance at Coachella music festival
Fairtrade America makes banana appeal
Organisation celebrates National Banana Day in the US with call to support a fair supply chain
