North America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Camposol targets Latin American expansion
Company goes for growth in Latin American markets in new diversification drive
GWF announces new board members
GWF board will continue to focus on three main areas education, finance and networking for women and girls in agriculture
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Envy popularity soars in US
CMI Orchards reports Envy accounts for nearly a quarter of branded apple sales volume in the US
PIL delivers first avocados from Africa to Asia with EverFRESH
Shipper now using the CA technology across a number of key refrigerated trade lanes
Is it time for a fresh look at bananas?
Better consumer engagement is the key to shaking up the banana category and increasing sales, says Fyffes’ Juan David Alarcón
Learning the tough lessons of Panama Disease
The banana industry must not repeat the mistakes of the past in its fight against TR4, warns Gert Kema
Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
Fusarium TR4: a global solution for a global challenge?
International Banana Congress hears how closer collaboration will yield better results in the fight against this destructive disease
Banana trade gathers in Miami for International Banana Congress
Corbana’s flagship industry event discusses joint strategies to tackle common challenges facing the global banana sector
Frutura announces major consolidation in avocados
Frutura-branded Hass avocados will be on sale in North America from the third quarter of this year
Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
South African citrus to US begins in earnest
First conventional reefers with South African citrus are due to leave for the US East Coast this weekend
Photos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
HAB webinar series looks to inspire global industry
On-demand webinar features key insights and discussion shared at the World Avocado Congress
Fresh fruit drives Dole’s Q1 performance
Increased revenue and earnings reported for the first quarter, while net income is hit by interest expense
Del Monte partners on healthy food distribution
Global fresh food leader invests in plant-based food company to scale production, logistics, and access new products aimed at the healthy snacking category
US and Chile advance trade agenda
US delegation visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations for the trade of fresh fruits
South Africans face potential US storm
Accusations of South African arms supplies to Russia angers the US and results in a media storm
More Colombian avocados heading to US
Increase in certified acreage presents greater opportunities for US retailers
Camposol opens first blueberry packhouse in Mexico
Sinaloa facility will also offer competitive packing services to local growers of other fruits and vegetables
Save Foods’ commercial strawberry pilot
Ag-tech company’s crop protection solution to be trialled on large scale with Mexican strawberry packer Congeladora Nino
Positive forecast for global avocado business
The avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market, according to a Rabobank report
Mission Produce names Diana McClean as director of marketing
She will oversee business development, branding and communications in the domestic and international market
Sun World appoints Paola Barba as table grape breeder
Barba will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of table grape varieties
Biobest announces Letter of Intent to acquire BioWorks
The acquisition expands the company’s biopesticide product portfolio and manufacturing capability in North America
West Pak adds PLU sticker to Avocados from Mexico
The new PLU is available now through summer for bulk fruit and bagged brands that offer Mexican avocados
Q1 net income growth for Fresh Del Monte
While year-on-year net sales slide, net income climbs by over US$13m as the group turns in a set of first-quarter results reflecting ”commitment to efficiency and optimisation”
The future is now for Syngenta
Syngenta and Four Growers are collaborating to create the future of tomato production through robotic tomato harvesting
Peak blackberry production at Sun Belle
The company is offering proprietary varieties Aketzali and Amelali, as well as the new Erandy variety
Eosta shifts to Brazil and US for organic sweet potatoes
As Europe’s sweet potato season comes to a close and top-quality organic volumes fall off, Eosta is turning earlier to Brazil and the US
Tomatoes remain big business
Growth in volume and value of globally traded fresh and chilled tomatoes shows the appetite remains for the salad staple
South Africans will closely watch discussion on AGOA
South Africa’s citrus sector in the western parts of the country has always retained a keen interest in US political views over promoting African trade to the US
Salix Fruits reports smooth transition in citrus supply
CEO Alejandro Moralejo analyses the current US import citrus market as it transitions from Northern to Southern Hemisphere supply
New book explores how to make avocados more sustainable
Publication provides comprehensive overview of more than 30 years’ of research into avocado supply chain
Agrofresh and Strella partner on apples and pears
New innovative sensor technology enhances real-time monitoring of apple and pear ripening process
