Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
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Citrus marketing cooperative closes strategic investment in Sienz to accelerate innovation pipeline and new technology development
Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit
Chief executive and managing partner celebrates five decades at the Canadian company
Snowflake is already sold by a number of retailers in Canada, with production of ‘tri-coloured’ Sunpunch apples due to expand
Link-up with Climate FieldView, John Deere, and CNH accelerate digital agriculture with seamless data integration
Steve Barnard says avocado specialist is “pleased” with first quarter results, achieved despite supply challenges in Mexico
Move follows backlash from financial markets
Exporters prepare for a slow season after the hottest summer in history has put fruit diameter at the smallest measured size in two decades
The potential impact of Donald Trump’s tariff wars remains highly uncertain, but for European vegetable exporters targeting the US market, much may depend on the availability of alternative sources
Licensing agreement with The Nunes Company “brings Broccolini to more retailers while maintaining premium quality”
Taxes on ships built in China would push up container rates, forcing a rethink on routes into the US, Soren Toft said
Trump’s tariffs on Mexico will be felt almost immediately by US shoppers, Brian Cornell said
With US trade at the forefront of the news cycle, Fepex has revealed that fresh produce shipments climbed in volume and value last year, albeit from a low base
China’s countermeasures target US agricultural and food products
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Anani joins Nizar Haddad and Imad Farhat in leading Fresh Del Monte’s Biomass initiative
Further taxes announced by Trump on imports of agricultural products would slash exports by 35.12 per cent says consultancy firm
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
Despite initial forecasts, mid-season packouts have 2024/25 crop at 134.6mn cartons – just under 2023/24’s second largest in history which had growers barely breaking even
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen on Tuesday, says commerce chief
A leading high-tech greenhouse tomato grower in Mexico is seeking to enhance precision and efficiency in its operations through Source.ag’s cutting-edge solutions
Governor Josh Stein proclaims February ’North Carolina Sweetpotato Month’ in recognition of the product’s significance to the state
Mexican study finds Fresh Inset’s 1-MCP technology could help peppers stay firmer for more than 21 days
To celebrate its anniversary, the company is bringing back its original namesake brand, Paramount Citrus
Association says that labour, regulatory and economic crises are threatening the future of US fresh produce
Move ends months of uncertainty at US East and Gulf Coast ports
Reveune climbs 2.8 per cent while company highlights “strong operational performance” last year
Campaign will target health professionals and general and Hispanic consumers
US organisaton awarded funding to advance ethical labour practices and strengthen workforce development across the produce industry
Acquisition follows years of strategic investment into the businesses by Yamaha
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says the repurchase authorisation is part of a broader capital allocation framework prioritising investment in “strategic growth opportunities”
Exporters turn to Puerto Rico and US and demand from France tails off
US study shows regular consumption could help improve muscle health, US study finds
Group recognised for achieving reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases seven years ahead of its 2030 goal