North America Archives - Page 24 of 27

May 10, 2024 | Academic

Oppy and G&M Farms unveil proprietary jumbo and pink blueberry varieties

Both developed by horticulture professor Dr Scott NeSmith of the University of Georgia and grown by G&M Farms in Fresno County, California The leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh…

May 8, 2024 | Company News

GreenLab partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to scale up production of sweetener

To scale up its production of brazzein, GreenLab will leverage its proprietary technology to grow proteins inside corn kernels, optimising its process with Ginkgo’s plant trait services, protein services, and deployment capabilities GreenLab, an emerging…

May 8, 2024 | Company News

Bimbo Canada to close bakery in Lévis, Quebec

Bakery volume to remain in Canada Bimbo Canada announced plans to close its bakery in Lévis, Quebec the week of July 1, 2024. Products made at the facility can be baked at other bakeries…

May 6, 2024 | Cultured Meat

Florida bans sale of lab-grown meat

New bill aims to protect the agriculture industry from ideological attacks that blame ranchers for climate change Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a new bill into law that prohibits…

April 29, 2024 | Mergers & Acquisition

Woodland Foods announces strategic acquisition of Idan Foods

Adds breading, batter, and coating systems capabilities to the solutions portfolio Woodland Foods (Woodland) a provider of globally-sourced, plant-based ingredients based in Waukegan, IL, is pleased to announce that it has acquired…

April 18, 2024 | Company News

NatureSweet appoints Gerardo Chavez as COO

Gerardo has had a successful global career at companies such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Pepsico, Clorox, and more recently at Danone NatureSweet a snacking tomato brand announced that supply…

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April 12, 2024 | China

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from US

The CFS has contacted the American authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks Hong Kong’s…

April 12, 2024 | Beverages

Edible Garden announces pulp products available through UNFI

Making Pulp’s ‘Bland to Bold’ products available to consumers across North America Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products,…

April 3, 2024 | Academic

SFU researchers to develop Canadian local blueberries for first time

The research is being done in partnership with B.C.-based agritech company BeriTech Inc. with $1 million in support from the Weston Family Foundation A team of Simon Fraser University (SFU)…

April 2, 2024 | Company News

Häagen-Dazs shops unveil New York strawberry cheesecake dazzler

A limited-time dessert featuring Häagen-Dazs newest ice cream flavour is now available at Shops nationwide On the heels of the brand’s newest flavour launch, Häagen-Dazs Shops announce their newest limited-time dessert, the New York Strawberry…

Technology

Barry Callebaut Opens Global Innovation Centre in Singapore

Feb 11, 2026 | Company News

Blueberries Built for Export, Consistency and Premium Programs

Feb 09, 2026 | Food

Australia Approves Commercial Release of GM Purple Tomato

Feb 06, 2026 | Australia

Food Testing

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

Feb 04, 2026 | Australia

Incheon National University researchers uncover hidden toxin risks during nutrient-starved algal blooms

Feb 02, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

How audit-led approaches are reinforcing trust in retail food safety