Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
The dispenser is Sekoya’s latest move to develop the snacking category for its blueberry varieties
Ruta will oversee the entire category, from sourcing and procurement to marketing and sales
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
Thx!-branded citrus from Classic Harvest now on sale in Walmart
Jackie Carrillo named executive VP of sales and Dan Acevedo becomes director of business development
Addressing phytosanitary requirements took several years of technical negotiations
Personal-sized pineapple landed the ’Overall Food Innovation of the Year’ title at the 2024 Mindful Awards
Vizzone will be part of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at AMBS
In his newly created role he will expand the Thx!’s retail and distribution partners worldwide
Smutny brings more than 30 years’ experience in global marketing to his new role
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
CarrieAnn Arias replaces Kevin Moffitt who stepped down after 35 years with the organisation
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
Competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling food waste
Leading analysts and key industry players at global event in Puglia say they see huge market potential thanks to new and better varieties
Deal negotiations included a virtual site visit due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
After more than two decades of negotiation US approves new protocol for Chilean table grapes replacing methyl bromide fumigation
USATD aims to facilitate US$300m in export sales between Africa and the US through 2025 with an initial focus on specialty foods
Products shows strong efficacy against all life stages of key pests in lab and field trials
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Group reveals survey findings and launches North America-based ’You’re Welcome’ campaign
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
Oregon fresh blueberry crop up 145 per cent with high quality fruit
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
Suspension follows security concerns, current shipments and shipments from other Mexican states not affected
Michael Schadler takes over from Todd Fryhover after 18 years in the role
Industry veteran is named as chairman of the board at the US-based post-harvest solutions specialist
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Early season crop boasts uniform colour, large size and high Brix levels