North America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Arra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
Robotics Plus launches Prospr
Multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production launches in US
Climate change having huge impact on farmers
More than 70 per cent of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research from Farmer Voice survey reveals
Agrofresh finalises Tessara acquisition
Agrofresh says the purchase marks the expansion of its produce quality and freshness solutions into table grapes and berries
Del Monte named Humankind 100 Company
Fresh produce giant is recognised for its work in crop production, economic value, and medical services
Starr Ranch Growers and CMI Orchards partner up
Leading Washington State fresh produce companies will join forces as part of a new agreement
‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
California celebrates 100 years of table grape breeding
Ross Jones of the California Table Grape Commission highlights the accomplishments of breeders and the success of local varieties at special event
Fruitbox 97 · Mohammed Abbas, Del Monte
Recorded live on the Asia Fruit Logistica show floor in Hong Kong, Mohammed speaks with Chris White about segmentation
Westfalia USA unveils zero-plastic avo packaging
Avocado specialist becomes the first produce brand to partner with CIRT as it strives to make recycling easy for everyone
Fruit Logistica 2024 tickets now available
Organiser Messe Berlin reports rise in demand for stand space at the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, as visitor tickets go on sale.
Mission Produce sees Q3 income and revenue fall
Steve Barnard says quarterly performance was in line with expectations, with avocado sales volumes up 23 per cent
Grupo HAME acquires Peru’s Agrokasa
Deal allows Grupo HAME to diversify its existing operations in bananas, palm oil and avocados and move into Peru for first time
El Pedregal teams up with social impact brand Thx!
The partnership will impact 70 farmworkers during this season alone, the company said
NABC welcomes India tariff reduction
The decision to reduce tariffs on fresh, frozen, and dried blueberries has been applauded by the North American Blueberry Council
Equifruit moves from woman-owned to women-owned
Sales and marketing director Kim Chackal becomes minority owner of the socially responsible brand
PVM to manage Celina cv pear in North America
Proprietary Variety Management is granted the license to manage the pear in the US, which is marketed as QTee in other global growing regions
Kiwifruit climbs fruit bowl ranking
New research commissioned by Zespri shows kiwifruit has climbed two spots to the seventh most popular fruit in key markets
Asia Fruit Logistica exhibitor previews: Americas
Asiafruit previews some of the North and South American exhibitors set to highlight a wide range of products and services at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023
California table grape industry counts hurricane damage
Hurricane Hilary has “heartbreaking” impact on season with industry estimating 25m lost boxes
BayWa: Asia’s apple market will grow more
BayWa Global Produce returns to Hong Kong next week for Asia Fruit Logistica, as consumer demand for its premium products continues to rise
Sunkist primed for California citrus season
Group says it is utilising exclusive consumer insights and innovative strategies to drive the category
AFM partners with College Football Playoff
AFM introduces ‘Guacgating’ as a new twist on the traditional Homegate to drive sales
FDACS approves citrus greening treatment
Invaio achieves first registration for Trecise technology, which is designed to suppress citrus greening in oranges
Oppy forges Australian citrus relationships
Group has introduced its latest citrus varieties from Australia, including the seedless Daisy and Dekopon mandarin
Sun World expands global licensing team
Company appoints two global licensing directors and three new regional managers
Fresh Del Monte alert to change
Mohammed Abbas, Fresh Del Monte’s chief operating officer, says the company is always on the hunt for new and better products, as well as technologies to boost growers’ resilience to extreme conditions
Sun World to launch first global branded grape campaign
Autumncrisp campaign looks to raise retail and consumer awareness and stimulate demand for the branded grapes
Dole posts “strong” second quarter results
Revenue up, adjusted net income down as Dole says it remains in a position to deliver a ”good result” for the year
AMFresh completes acquisition of IFG
Bloom Fresh International is the new name of the merged breeding operations of SNFL and IFG
Ethan Williams earns Vanguard promotion
Williams is the new vice-president of global sales and marketing at Vanguard International USA
Mastronardi shakes up organic strawberries with Sunset Wow
New exclusive varieties will be grown in company’s state-of-the-art Ohio greenhouse
Washington apple harvest estimate released
Washington State Tree Fruit Association releases 2023 forecast with a return to normal volumes and high quality fruit predicted
Chiquita increases PrimeLine investment
The company’s Great White Fleet ups its investment in Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLine container refrigeration units
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
Mission Produce appoints new board member
Tony Sarsam is appointed to the group’s board of directors, increasing the size of the board from eight to nine directors