All United States articles – Page 9
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FeaturesFlorida citrus industry likely to export less in future, admits FCC chairman
Packers remain concerned about future of USDA’s market access programme, as state contends with huge challenges at home and abroad
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NewsMastronardi promotes snack-sized tomatoes and cucumbers at CPMA
Leading North American grower-supplier will debut new lines of micro-grape tomatoes and mini snack cucumbers in Toronto
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NewsSunkist introduces fresh digital series
Peel Talk digital initiative aims to position citrus as both a wellness food and a catalyst for everyday connections
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NewsFall Creek launches Apex blueberry variety
Latest addition to Fall Creek Collection has 45-day shelf-life, and yield potential exceeding 20 tonnes per hectare
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NewsStudy looks at factors driving Colorado potato beetle outbreaks
A comprehensive Michigan State University has revealed new insights into the environmental factors driving Colorado potato beetle populations
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NewsUSDA offers boost to specialty crop exports
Three programmes award funding to help US farmers and producers overcome trade barriers and expand into new markets
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NewsHortgro launches South African plum promotion in US
April sweepstake offers participants a chance to win a gift card while showcasing the country’s plum quality and growing characteristics
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NewsSo far, so good, for Greek stonefruit
Greek stonefruit growers hope for a continuation of the current favourable weather conditions, as the crucial flowering period gets underway
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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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NewsEaster 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
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NewsWadih J Khayat named CFO of Driscoll’s
Khayat previously held senior leadership roles with The Coca-Cola Co
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NewsCalifornia Valencia orange crop pegged at 17mn cartons
Production survey records higher fruit set and bigger sizes for 2025/26
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NewsCH Robinson profits rise despite revenue fall amid AI investment
Robinson Fresh owner secures bigger profit thanks to continued restructuring, but warns of uncertainty ahead
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FeaturesFinding the right technology in the berry business
Expert speakers at Fruitnet Berry Congress, which took place in London on 19 March, highlighted the potential of various technological solutions to address issues surrounding labour, energy, quality and waste in the berry category
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NewsAgroFresh raises prices as conflict drives up costs
Shelf-life extension specialist implements ‘global price adjustment’ to cope with increasing input inflation
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NewsDriscoll’s launches The Berry Patch Book Club
The berry company has introduced four original digital books for early readers, building on its brand focus on shared family moments
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CommentComment: The quiet recalibration of India’s fruit imports
Soma Sengputa, trade advisor at Flanders Investment & Trade, unpacks the true impact of India’s recent free trade deal ‘blitz’
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NewsUS trade mission takes produce bodies to Vietnam
California Fresh Fruit Association, California Prune Board, Potatoes USA and Washington Apple Commission head to Vietnam
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NewsSunkist Growers appoints two new directors to leadership team
The citrus cooperative has appointed Joshua Carr as director of procurement and Stephen Sheldon as director of global business development
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NewsFresh Del Monte completes acquisition of select Del Monte Foods assets
US$285mn deal marks “historic milestone” that brings the Del Monte brand under single ownership for the first time in nearly four decades