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Chiquita completes banana pan-genome in push to future-proof global supply
Chiquita has completed the Yelloway banana pan-genome, a scientific milestone designed to accelerate the development of disease- and climate-resilient bananas.
Rowntree’s extends core ice lolly brands with two new fruit-forward formats
Rowntree’s is expanding its ice lolly portfolio with two new fruit-led products, as owner Froneri looks to reinforce its position in the take-home ice cream category.
Del Monte Foods to close Modesto fruit cannery, impacting up to 1,800 workers
Del Monte Foods is set to close its fruit cannery in Modesto, California, marking the end of operations at a facility that has played a long-standing role in the agricultural economy of the state’s Central Valley.
Foodberry and Bel US announce partnership to expand better-for-you snacks in US
Foodberry, a B2B food technology company and manufacturer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bel US, part of the Bel Group, to develop new fruit-based snack products for the US market.
Unifrutti expands grape portfolio with acquisition of Peru’s Safco Operations
Unifrutti Group has further strengthened its global table grape platform by acquiring 100% of Safco – which includes Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru – from Rio King and other minority shareholders.
Active Packaging innovation extends shelf life of pears, reducing waste in supply chains
Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.
Fresh Del Monte strikes long-term sourcing partnership with Vietnam’s Thaco Agri
Fresh Del Monte, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated fresh produce companies, has entered into a long-term sourcing partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam’s Thaco Group.
