Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Companies to jointly develop biological solutions to reduce food waste
Uncertainty remains as South African citrus growers gear up for conventional shipments to the US
National Avocado Cluster calls on government to implement a comprehensive plan to foster the sustainable growth of the industry
Company announces partnership with Mexican grower-exporter Uvex
Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board plots marketing campaign and crop quality remains high
CEO Alejandro Moralejo shares growth expectations and global supply insights
Fresh produce giant and the IFPA are collaborating as they strive to advance industry-wide supply chain transformation
This year’s event takes place on 16-18 October in Anaheim, California
Office will support the company’s continued growth and operational efficiency
Company’s continued expansion in cannabis cited as reason for decision to put greenhouse crop division into separate ownership
Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents
HAB releases a series of avocado-centred recipes, highlighting the health benefits of the versatile fruit
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
A new production centre on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, combines advanced indoor farming with futuristic warehouse distribution technology
Unit enables scalable, sustainable, high-fidelity data collection across even remote commercial farmland
Company has been unable to export more than 900,000 boxes of bananas due to the strike
Products listed on AgList will now feature a Biome Makers badge when they have been tested using its patented BeCrop Trials solution
Christian Aid report suggests almost two-thirds of areas’ banana regions will no longer be able to support the fruit’s production
Like-for-like revenue climbs in the first quarter, with Carl McCann announcing an upward revision of the group’s full-year guidance
Move follows reports in Nicaraguan media that the variety has been successfully grown in the country
Variety hailed as the saviour of Washington state’s apple industry reportedly being propagated without permission
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
Association urges officials to address non-tariff barriers that limit the movement of fresh products
Delphy collaboration explores how far-red modulation and short morning blue light can optimise cucumber growth, physiological balance, and energy efficiency
CEO David Krause said the certification process has “made Frutura a better company”
Company calls on employees to return to work to protect the fruit and ensure its proper harvest, packaging, and export
It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa
Former Chiquita and Del Monte industry veteran of 40 years has died, the company has announced
The celebration represents one of the peak avocado consumption seasons in the US, along with the Super Bowl.
Addition of seasoned financial executive increases size of board to nine directors
Company is ramping up production of spring onions, Brussels sprouts and broccoli to meet growing demand
The consequences of the termination of USAID-funded technical assistance programmes are hard to predict for the global fruit and vegetables business, but small producers are likely to be the first to feel an impact
US$1.2bn refinancing will extend the maturity of outstanding debt at favourable interest rates, the group says
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
Group says its grapefruit combo bag is ”tailor-made for summer’s big moments”
Ocean Network Express predicts 75 per cent reduction in full-year profit for 2025/26 as a result of protectionist measures