North America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Drop in Florida citrus volumes after Hurricane Ian
Florida Department of Citrus says the December citrus forecast reflects the impact of 2022 hurricane season
New Lunar New Year offering from Goldenberry Farms
Limited edition Lucky Golden Fruits product encases goldenberries in festive new packaging
Fyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Limoneira appoints Stewart Lockwood as VP of field operations
Lockwood will be directly responsible for the harvesting and grower services departments
Maersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
Healthy outlook for citrus despite logistical headaches
There is plenty of room for growth in the citrus category with the right messaging on health and nutrition
PBNW prepares global celebrations for World Pear Day
US organisation enlists chefs from around the world for seventh annual celebration of pears
Fruitbox 93 · Carlos Bonet & José Vottero, Fresh Fruit-X
Carlos and José speak with Chris about tapping into the potential of the Asian market as the engine of the planet shifts to the east
Maersk enters new green fuel partnership
Logistics giant and and Carbon Sink sign strategic partnership to accelerate green marine fuels production
Mixed plum breeds make their mark
New-look ‘interspecific’ plum varieties are making headway in South Africa, offering greater options for exporters
Tariff win for California prunes
California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariff announcement on UK import of prunes
Improved third quarter for Dole
Big boost in net income while revenue also climbs as group is “significantly ahead of own expectations”
RSA stonefruit enjoys growth in US
South African stonefruit growers look for future opportunities in the US market
Natural Delights sets sights on Asia with chocolate dates
US Medjool date supplier wants to reach south-east Asian markets with new chocolate-wrapped range
US blueberries in sports marketing push
US Highbush Blueberry Council is positioning fruit as performance food in Asia and highlighting its use in various savoury applications in new efforts to boost sales
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
Fyffes Honduran melon business receives social responsibility award
The company obtained a final score of 96 per cent in corporate social responsibility audit
QC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
Sun World enlarges Australian footprint
The California-based genetics and licensing company has granted marketing rights to two Australian grape producers as it looks to boost supply of its leading varieties
Calavo appoints Andy Foster to boost prepared division
Foster has an extensive sales background, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in the food industry
Robotic apple packing duo debuts at Interpoma
Two modular pieces of equipment to pack fruit into trays and trays into cartons can significantly reduce packhouse labour requirements
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
Fresh Del Monte orders Daikin units
Leading fresh produce company procures 2,200 ZeSTIA container refrigeration units
Sollum lights way for Mucci Farms trials
Canada’s Mucci Farms has opted for Sollum Technologies’ dynamic grow lights for strawberry trials at its Boemberry facility
Infarm targets net zero future
Vertical farming company has announced its science-based targets as part of a commitment to changing food systems for good
AgroFresh signs CeraFruta agreement
Agtech company inks distribution agreement with Ceradis for organic biofungicide effective on crops such as apples, pears, stonefruit and citrus
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Produce Business publisher Jim Prevor dies, aged 61
US industry commentator known as the Perishable Pundit also founded industry events in New York and London
“Challenging” Asian market remains a priority for Washington apples
Short crop, unfavourable exchange rates, and export duties in China and India are affecting trade, but Asia remains a key market, says Washington Apple Commission
SH cherries looking at record volumes and narrowing margins
Rabobank says Southern Hemisphere industry will be put to the test in “the first regular season after Covid-19”
Results boost for Del Monte in third quarter
Net sales and income both increase year-on-year despite “continued macroeconomic headwinds”
Tommy Padilla joins Calavo Growers
US-headquartered avocado company adds to its ‘Family of Fresh’ team
