All United States articles – Page 8
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NewsWimbledon confirms no ban on avocados amid sustainability debate
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.
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NewsEquifruit socks it to low banana prices
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
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NewsDel Monte Foods files for bankruptcy and puts itself up for sale
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
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NewsAustralian cherry leaders attend US study tour
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
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NewsMission Produce appoints Laura Flanagan to board of directors
Flanagan brings over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
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CommentOzone: a cleaner, smarter future for fresh produce
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
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NewsOne Banana receives prestigious Walmart Trust Award
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
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NewsTense times in Cape citrus groves as US tariff pause counts down
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.
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NewsKwik Lok joins IFPA’s Supply Chain of the Future initiative
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
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NewsArra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets
Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India
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NewsDel Monte celebrates pineapple’s rise ‘from commodity to cultural icon’
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
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NewsMiddle East conflict could harm fresh produce business
Industry analyst warns that growing hostilities in the Middle East could lead to higher costs and changing consumer purchasing patterns for fruit and vegetables
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NewsClarifresh joins IFPA’s Shelf-Life Steering Committee
Quality management solutions specialist backs predictive freshness and smarter supply chains
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CommentThree key trends reshaping cold chain management for fresh produce
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
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NewsEquifruit speaks out against gender-based violence in banana industry
Company becomes founding signatory of Silence Does Not Protect campaign
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NewsJohn Anderson receives honorary doctorate from University of the Fraser Valley
Oppy chief executive is recognised by the university for his contributions as a global agricultural leader
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NewsThe Foundation for Fresh Produce appoints first chief medical officer
Dr Jelena Gligorijević takes up new role, underscoring the need for fruits and vegetables in combatting global epidemic of chronic disease and promoting health
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NewsTosca launches webinar series on new packaging laws
Expert series guides businesses through EU and UK regulatory changes
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NewsChiquita launches ‘Likely the Best Snack Ever’ campaign
Campaign aims to position Chiquita bananas as the go-to snacking choice
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NewsUS-South Africa chicken deal agreed – could fruit be next?
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