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freshplaza. com > north-america > article > 9853181 > u-s-bill-proposes-h-2a-reforms-for-apple-growers

U. S. bill proposes H-2 A reforms for apple growers

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (343+ words) Congressman Josh Riley has introduced the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation that would reform the U. S. H-2 A visa program and expand eligibility to horticulture. The bill would remove the requirement that H-2 A jobs be seasonal, while retaining the requirement that…...

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freshplaza. com > europe > article > 9853163 > western-cape-seeks-to-prevent-export-diversions-from-port-of-cape-town

Western Cape seeks to prevent export diversions from Port of Cape Town

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (351+ words) Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has called for a renewed focus on improving efficiency at the Port of Cape Town to avoid rerouting agricultural exports to Eastern Cape ports during the 2025/26 export season....

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freshplaza. com > latin-america > article > 9853155 > congestion-at-tangier-med-disrupts-morocco-s-fresh-produce-exports

Congestion at Tangier Med disrupts Morocco's fresh produce exports

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (156+ words) Fresh Plaza Mounting congestion at Morocco's Tangier Med port is disrupting freight transport, increasing costs for exporters, and threatening shipments of perishable goods destined for European markets, according to Morocco's transport industry Abdelilah Hafidi, president of the National Federation of…...

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freshplaza. com > europe > article > 9853079 > french-zucchini-production-is-expected-to-rise-by-8-in-2026

French zucchini production is expected to rise by 8% in 2026

11+ min ago  (254+ words) Fresh Plaza French zucchini production is expected to rise by 8% in 2026, despite a difficult start to the season due to unfavorable weather conditions While planting was delayed due to a particularly wet and overcast spring, prices reached particularly high levels…...

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freshplaza. com > north-america > article > 9853104 > maersk-suspends-la-guaira-bookings-on-intra-americas-network

Maersk suspends La Guaira bookings on Intra-Americas network

40+ min ago  (238+ words) Maersk has provided an update on its operations in Venezuela following the current situation affecting the country. The company said the safety and wellbeing of its employees, partners, and the communities where it operates remain its highest priority. It continues…...

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freshplaza. com > north-america > article > 9853153 > new-zealand-kiwifruit-labour-contractor-fined-over-worker-breaches

New Zealand kiwifruit labour contractor fined over worker breaches

47+ min ago  (274+ words) A Te Puke horticultural services company and its director have been ordered to pay more than US$76, 000 in penalties after the Employment Relations Authority found breaches of New Zealand's minimum employment standards affecting four migrant workers. The company was ordered…...

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freshplaza. com > latin-america > article > 9853037 > new-yellow-melon-that-focuses-on-consistency-and-flavour

New yellow melon that focuses on consistency and flavour

1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (186+ words) Its approach, which is focused on consumer-oriented genetic improvement, has enabled the introduction in south-eastern Spain of varieties that combine early maturity, a crisp texture, high-quality white flesh, an intense aroma and a flavour that invites you to enjoy them…...

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freshplaza. com > north-america > article > 9853326 > kroger-will-acquire-giant-eagle

Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle

1+ hour, 13+ min ago  (309+ words) US: Just Salad wins investment from Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who was named Finals MVP as the team took the 2026 NBA Championship, has invested in Just Salad and is now an equity partner....

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freshplaza. com > north-america > article > 9853283 > sunrise-produce-acquires-family-tree-produce

Sunrise Produce acquires Family Tree Produce

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (316+ words) Fresh Plaza Sunrise Produce, a wholesale produce distribution company based in Southern California, announced its acquisition of Family Tree Produce, a family and minority-owned business that has been serving southern California for more than five decades This strategic acquisition allows…...

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freshplaza. com > north-america > article > 9852898 > rain-and-heat-lift-northern-european-berry-prices

Rain and heat lift northern European berry prices

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (269+ words) Fresh Plaza Adverse weather across northern Europe pushed strawberry and raspberry wholesale prices sharply higher in Week 26 of 2026, while Spain's southern campaigns wound down and Greece exited the berry market entirely, according to Wikifarmer's Berry Market Digest covering Mercamadrid, Rungis…...

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