All articles by Gill McShane – Page 15
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ArticleGulf ports prepare for tropical storm
US terminal operators have closed facilities and evacuated containers, heavy equipment and machinery ahead of Isaac making landfall
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ArticleMexican mangoes recalled in Canada
The fruit, which has been on sale in Canada’s western provinces and territories, may be tainted with salmonella
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ArticleGiumarra welcomes new West Coast employee
James Paul will work with the US firm’s customers to grow sales for imported and domestic avocado and asparagus
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ArticleMexico forecasts new export record
Thanks to improvements in food safety, the North American nation is well on its way to diversifying its food and agriculture markets
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ArticleArgentina-US lemon spat reignites
Argentina has hit back at the US over its claims of protectionist trade barriers, escalating the case for the re-entry of Argentinean lemons
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ArticleContraction for Ecuadorean bananas
Weak international markets and production challenges at home are apparently complicating Ecuador’s banana export deal
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ArticleObama urged to avert Mexico tomato war
US officials have apparently expressed concern over the potential for Mexico to retaliate against US agricultural exports
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ArticleFundauniban marks social success
Turbana’s social foundation has spent the last 25 years developing a self-sustaining community in Colombia
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ArticleMilagro opens new citrus packhouse
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Uruguay’s president José Mujica and agriculture minister Tabaré Aguerre, among others
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ArticleKingston expands mango imports to Brazil
The move to sourcing Brazilian mangoes signals the first of several import programme expansions planned for the 2012/13 season
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Mexico predicts avocado growth
The country’s leading avocado producer-exporter organisation is anticipating another solid crop this season
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ArticleSlight downturn for Chilean exports
Despite a minor contraction in volume, Chile’s fruit export industry enjoyed a positive season in 2011/12 with further growth to come
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ArticleFPAA finalises 44th convention
Dan’l Mackey Almy of DMA Solutions will speak at the event which provides a platform to meet and do business with those involved in the Mexico-US produce trade
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ArticleCalavo expands Mexican capacity
The expansion of the company’s Michoacán packhouse is designed to keep pace with high US consumer demand for avocados
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ArticleFreshmax launches Mahana Red in US
The move marks the first international launch of one of the Australasian group's own exclusive apple varieties
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ArticleTavilla Sales becomes Vision Produce
The name change is designed to position the group for the future as the firm strengthens its import and direct sourcing operations
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ArticleMexico anticipates berry growth
As planted area continues to rise, Mexico is looking to make its mark in 2012 with a larger volume of blueberries in particular
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ArticleDole to renew San Diego port lease
The historic lease marks an unprecedented move by the biggest banana importer in the US and demonstrates its long-term commitment to the Port of San Diego
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ArticlePeru ramps up berry production
Planted area with blueberries in Peru is continuing to expand as the Andean nation seeks to tap into the early season window
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ArticleDownturn for Chilean grape exports
Sendings apparently came up short in the season just closed following adverse weather conditions in the South American nation’s table grape-growing regions