North America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Asiafruit Insights: Understanding the Asia market
Global industry leaders speak to Asiafruit on the key challenges and opportunities in Asia’s fast-growing markets
Next-gen bananas another step closer after breeding barrier falls
Yelloway claims significant breakthrough with removal of sterility roadblock in Cavendish propagation
Limoneira appoints Ryan Young as chief operating officer
Produce operations executive brings more than 25 years of experience across packing, distribution and supply chain management
JBT Marel launches new coating formula for pineapples
Sta-Fresh Flowable Wax 4000 designed to simplify operations and help more pineapple reach the market in sellable condition
New report highlights multibillion-dollar contribution of Mexican avos to US economy
Mexican Hass avocado trade supports more than 37,000 American jobs and contributes US$4.4bn to US GDP
Korean fruit shines in New York
Thousands of US consumers get a taste of Korean grapes and pears
Garry Langford retires as INN general manager
Rowan Little has been appointed as new general manager of international fruit breeding organisation
Pairwise unveils high-yield blackberry
Fontana bred to produce more fruit per acre while simplifying production
Saga Robotics’ Thorvald Platform named on Time’s Best Inventions list
Autonomous farming robot is recognised for its role in transforming agriculture by replacing chemical fungicide treatments with light
Camposol announces move into Mexican avocados
Peruvian company acquires stake in Jaliscavo, strengthening its global avocado sourcing strategy
Taiwan anticipates US opening for pineapple exports
Ministry of Agriculture invests in new plantings as it awaits final approvals
Asiafruit berry edition out now
Interview with Importer of the Year Freco International headlines in-depth wrap-up of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, plus spotlights on berries and avocados
US allocates millions to support country’s fresh produce growers
Announced on eve of Global Produce & Floral Show, latest round of funding backs hundreds of initiatives in the US and overseas
FairFruit sets Fair Trade USA goal
Expanding the programme among growers in Guatemala and Peru will give US buyers access to more Fair Trade Certified vegetables
T&G expands US Envy sales network
Stemilt joins sales partner network alongside CMI Orchards, Rainier Fruit Company and Oppenheimer Group
First US citrus forecast of 2026/27 includes smaller orange crop
Size of Florida’s orange crop expected to be 23 per cent down in 2026/27, dragging overall production down, says new report
USDA awards $16.2mn to upgrade MSU plant science greenhouses
A major USDA NIFA grant will help Michigan State University complete the modernisation of its Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex
Fruitnet, Planasa and Fall Creek promote Berry Business Week
Companies call on companies to put March dates in their diaries, after confirming four-day programme in Huelva and Seville
Sunkist gears up for strong California citrus campaign
The California cooperative is entering the new citrus season with strong crop availability and the launch of its Sunkist Produce Academy at IFPA
FairFruit targets full regenerative agriculture transition by 2035
Gent-based group has pledged to embed regenerative agriculture practices across all contracted growers in Peru and Guatemala by 2035
Driscoll’s faces new class action over pesticide residue allegations
Superior Court filing adds to growing list of legal challenges for world’s biggest berry brand
DiMuto signs agreement with Giumarra
New partnership brings AI-native Verifiable Workflow and Financing to fresh produce suppliers
CH Robinson acquires RXO in US$5.8bn mega-deal
Landmark acquisition unites two major US logistics networks, expanding multimodal transport capabilities and strengthening refrigerated services
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Cherry
This November, Fruitnet is back with Fresh Focus Cherry 2027, the annual publication for the global cherry trade.
Banana sector ‘under threat’ as pressures mount
With prices still rock bottom, Fairtrade and Fyffes warn that climate change, cost rises and diseases pose unsustainable risks to the industry
Chiquita showcases advances to drive the future of bananas at Fruit Attraction
Company will present developments from Yelloway, its sustainability initiatives, and new consumer engagement strategies
Oregon Blueberry announces commercial release of OBG-Belair
Company said the variety fills a defined need in the market for a high-performing early- to mid-season blueberry
Fall Creek secures exclusive licence for Italian pink raspberry variety
Agreement signed with Verona-based Lucchini Berries for Easy Rose ALEL101, a light-pink primocane raspberry already evaluated across six countries
Miss Chiquita steps out of the sticker for the first time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Millions of Chiquita bananas with a pink label will be sold as part of collaboration with American Cancer Society will feature
CDFA hosts fresh fruit importers from Mexico
Delegation visited various orchards and packing operations and took part in educational programming on food safety and post-harvest handling
StePac launches next-generation retail pouches for fresh produce
The Xgo Paz Pouch overcomes combines modified atmosphere, humidity control, and condensation management in a single retail-ready solution
US fresh cherry exports forecast to fall 25 per cent
Freezing temperatures and frost damage set to reduce foreign trade by almost a quarter, says USDA report
Peach and nectarine crop to rebound to 25mn tonnes
Report says total output will be higher this year, with Turkey on course for almost double last season’s frost damaged production
Global cherry crop forecast to hit record 5.4mn tonnes
Sharp recovery in Turkey, combined with record outputs in China and Chile, expected to drive global production to ‘all-time high’
PortMiami and Callao announce collaboration
Move will streamline services and facilitate trade bilateral trade between Peru and South Florida