North America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Water For All mangoes target values-driven shoppers
Continental Fresh hopes its Water For All initiative will help to sell more mangoes in the US, while providing clean water to greater numbers
Dole reports revenue growth despite rising fruit sourcing costs
Dole shows top-line growth driven by strong performance in its diversified Americas business, but profitability came under pressure from elevated fruit sourcing costs
El Universal: Mexican avocado traceability compromised by criminal gangs
An article in the Mexican newspaper claims that the country’s avocado export chain to the US has been infiltrated by organised crime
California avocado growers renew calls for curb on Mexican imports
CAC claims Level 4 alert and suspected pest report add urgency to seasonal tariff-rate quota and restored US inspections
US halts avocado export inspections in Michoacán over security alert
State authorities and USDA in talks to review measures to bolster the protection of US personnel
Mexico strengthens mango supply chain with climate adaptation strategies
Industry organisation Conaspromango is driving efforts to make the sector more resilient to climate change
CMI Orchards kicks off new pear season
Company presents new crop sales opportunities with wide portfolio of varieties
Wonderful Halos partners with children’s entertainer Blippi
Collaboration brings together the two playful and colourful brands for new national ad campaign, family meet-and-greet events and a nationwide contest
Inaugural Strawberry Nursery Congress links nurseries to UC Davis varieties
GPG said the event will lead to the more rapid development of new varieties that meet evolving needs
Jalisco avocado producers fix sights on Korean market
State officials say they expect to receive the green light for shipments shortly
Avocados From Mexico launches AI-powered consumer answer engine
AVO.AI is billed as the first artificial intelligence tool dedicated exclusively to a single produce item
On International Avocado Day, Mexico flags progress in implementing new model for forest protection
Innovative certification programme now covers more than 90 per cent of Mexican avocados exported to US
Freshco sells off 25 per cent stake
Equity investment to provide New Zealand grower-exporter with capital for growth, expansion and operational efficiency
Canada celebrates blueberry access to Philippines
Full implementation of the new market access for blueberries from British Columbia expected in 2027
Del Monte Corporation reports mixed Q2 financial results
The fresh produce giant reported a 3.4 per cent increase in net sales for Q2 2026, driven by its newly acquired Del Monte Foods division
Maersk debuts new logistics solution to streamline US imports of Chilean grapes
Developed in partnership with Oppy and the Port of Wilmington, the model creates a more efficient flow from origin to market
Blackberry breakthrough: PSG unveils first year-round primocane variety
New Rejoice Blackberry Platform to be launched at this week’s Aneberries International Congress in Guadalajara
Sun World announces new licensees in Italy, Peru and the US
Company said new additions strengthen execution, consistency, market reach across premium table grape programmes
IFPA appoints John Torres to lead US government relations
Torres, a near two-decade veteran of agriculture and food policy, joins in August to lead US government relations and grassroots engagement
Giumarra appoints Rodrigo Torres as East Coast berry sales director
With more than 20 years of produce industry experience, Torres joins Giumarra International Berry to spearhead East Coast sales growth
Giorgio expands into citrus with launch of Vita Sana Sol premium Colombian limes
Company said new brand brings its quality-driven, vertically integrated approach to the citrus category
US reactivates trade war with new battery of tariffs over forced labour claims
Around 60 of its major trading partners face a levy of 10-12.5 per cent, effective from last Friday
G-Berries launches debut raspberry variety with premium ambitions
Company’s Gil Program releases first raspberry after years of development, with plantings planned in southern Europe, Morocco, and Mexico
Comment: As ripening tech matures, what next for avocados?
Experts predict even more dramatic changes for the fruit’s supply network, as rapid market growth continues
Del Monte Corporation boosts revolving credit facility by US$150mn
Del Monte has secured an additional US$150mn in revolving credit capacity as it looks to strengthen liquidity and support its ongoing growth
GPG launches four new Oregon blueberry varieties globally
Launch in international markets outside US and Canada marks a “significant step forward” for the industry, according to Global Plant Genetics
US sees potential in Vietnamese fruit market
US agriculture exports to Vietnam have surged in the past two years and improved access creates new openings for the fruit trade
California avocado harvest on track at 330mn pounds
The California Avocado Commission says strong retail partnerships, marketing programmes and a new grower-led campaign are driving demand
Frutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Kiwi brand Zespri’s ‘big moment’ in the US and Canada
Chris Wilson tells The Fresh Ideas Show how the kiwifruit giant intends to drive major growth across North America for SunGold and Ruby Red
Banana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
Oregon pear growers face ruin after ‘extremely difficult’ campaign
Combination of psylla infestation, drought, rising costs, labour shortages and trade tensions brings some growers to brink
Chiquita to export 11mn boxes of bananas after Panama operations resume
Multinational said volume is projected to 15mn boxes as it continues to reactivate farms in the province
Fall Creek to spotlight machine-harvestable blueberry breakthrough at field day
Retailers from North America, Chile, and Northern Europe, Fall Creek Collection growers and Sekoya programme licensees to attend Fall Creek’s first global high-chill field and forum in Oregon
Belgian topfruit battles shipping uncertainty
Apple and pear producers in Belgium are keeping an eye on the weather forecast as much of Europe bakes in its second heatwave of the year, but the reliability of the shipping lines remains the chief concern for exporters