Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Mark Gagnon as vice president of sales for its southern region, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to help accelerate growth across the southern United States
Regular consumption of grapes can significantly improve muscle strength and potentially boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women, according to groundbreaking clinical research from the University of California, Davis
Association welcomes signing of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting increased funding for speciality crop programmes and beneficial tax provisions for growers
South Africa’s agriculture minister has warned that the country’s citrus industry faces severe challenges from impending US tariffs, potentially undermining job creation and economic growth in rural communities
The International Fresh Produce Association has received accreditation status from the United Nations Environment Programme, enhancing its ability to represent the fresh produce and floral industry in global environmental forums
Florida-based fresh produce supplier introduces new leadership structure as part of long-term succession plan and growth strategy.
South African fresh produce exporters are bracing for a major blow as the US imposes 30 per cent tariffs from 1 August, potentially derailing established trade programs and threatening rural employment
On-off US tariff questions have created a wave of uncertainty for Mexico’s exporters, and this is undoubtedly true for the mango sector
The All England Tennis Club has confirmed that avocados remain available at Wimbledon, countering rumours of a ban following sustainability concerns raised in UK media.
At the Organic Produce Summit in the US, Equifruit aims to show how affordable it is to switch to Fairtrade-certified bananas, comparing the cost of the annual premium to that of a single sock
The major US-based supplier of canned fruit products has entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings as part of what it describes as a ‘value-maximising’ sale process
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
New Zealand-based T&G Global has established a strategic partnership with Canadian cherry grower Sandher Fruit Packers, taking over sales and marketing responsibilities in a move set to significantly expand Canadian cherry exports to Asian markets
Association plays vital role in promoting Guatemalan fruits and vegetables in the US
Move is part of the association’s forest conservation programme
Flanagan brings over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
In June, MAF Industries hosted Open Days in Wenatchee and California, to give producers rethinking their treatment of water the chance to see ozone in action, says MAF’s Camilla Khrulova
Family-owned banana supplier One Banana has been recognised with a prestigious Walmart Trust Award, highlighting the company’s excellence in sustainable production and food safety innovation
South African citrus exporters are facing a critical week as the 90-day pause on new 30 per cent US tariffs expires on 9 July, potentially hitting the Cape citrus industry at the height of its export season.
Bag closing solution specialist Kwik Lok has become an executive sponsor of IFPA’s Harmonized Standards & Smart Data Escrow Steering Committee, signalling a commitment to modernising packaging’s role in supply chain transparency
New RaboResearch report shows new acreage and more diversified supply base is driving export growth
Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India
Fresh Del Monte Produce is celebrating International Pineapple Day on 27 June by highlighting the fruit’s transformation from a simple canned commodity to a beloved pop-culture staple, with consumption in the US soaring from less than one pound per person annually in the 1970s to over 8.3 pounds today
US-based organisation Global Labor Justice has called on Chiquita to condemn the arrests of two Sitraibana union leaders following a six-week strike that halted Panama’s banana industry.
UK retailer Co-op Group has announced a new sourcing policy that will prohibit products from 17 countries identified as having community-wide human rights abuses, with implementation beginning June 2025
Quality management solutions specialist backs predictive freshness and smarter supply chains
As the global direct-to-consumer food market heads toward US$195bn by 2031, three major technological developments are transforming cold chain management for fresh produce delivery
Company becomes founding signatory of Silence Does Not Protect campaign
Oppy chief executive is recognised by the university for his contributions as a global agricultural leader
Dr Jelena Gligorijević takes up new role, underscoring the need for fruits and vegetables in combatting global epidemic of chronic disease and promoting health
Francisco Smith, leader of Sitraibana, faces charges for orchestrating roadblocks in Bocas del Toro
Expert series guides businesses through EU and UK regulatory changes
Campaign aims to position Chiquita bananas as the go-to snacking choice
It has been another critical week for South African trade negotiations with US, with Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa meeting at the G-7 summit in Canada
Citrus and apple growers will be able to sell more products with trade breakthroughs