All articles by Gill McShane – Page 24
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ArticleUnited Fresh members tour Chile
Retailers, packers and importers from the US organisation’s leadership class have been to experience first-hand the Chilean fruit trade
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ArticleDole launches online salad club
The Salad Circle will feature exclusive recipes, serving suggestions, insider tips and online chat opportunities via Facebook
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ArticleChilean Summerkiwi to double
Output of the early kiwifruit variety is continuing to rise in Chile as production matures
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ArticleRecord handling at Port of Wilmington
The US port has set a new tonnage record, cementing its position as North America’s leading port for imported perishable cargo
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ArticleCalavo eyes record-breaking year
With the company performing “extremely well” across multiple business platforms, the head of Calavo is confident for a record year in 2012
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ArticleJanuary boost for Chilean fruit
As the 2012 season gets underway exports are reportedly up against last year for most of the South American nation’s fruit categories
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ArticleHortifrut to raise new capital
The Chilean berry giant is to raise millions in capital to boost its foodservice and R&D development
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ArticleSlight upturn for Chilean kiwifruit
Overall sendings will rise marginally, with more fruit destined for Asia, the Middle East and Latin America in particular
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ArticlePeruvian mandarins on the up
Exports have been steadily increasing in value each year thanks to a growth in sales in both Europe and Asia, according to new report
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ArticleVarilias re-elected as head of Adex
Juan Varilias Velásquez will remain at the helm of Peru’s national exporter organisation until 31 March 2013
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ArticleBanacol obtains C-TPAT certification
Compliance with the US border security standard will boost the banana marketer’s credibility and efficiency on the North American market
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ArticleDel Monte launches health promotion
The group’s sneaker giveaway competition on Facebook is designed to boost exercise and healthy eating among North American consumers
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ArticleCF Fresh introduces Durondeau pear
The heirloom variety, grown organically in Argentina, will be available in the US during the first week of March
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ArticleChile confirms topfruit export forecast
Sendings will be up slightly but Europe will receive fewer apples and pears from Chile as more fruit heads to the Middle East and Asia
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ArticleStaff changes at National Mango Board
National Mango Board reshuffles its team in an effort to better communicate the message about mangoes to US consumers
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ArticleStudy to broaden Colombia’s options
Quarantine barriers in many countries could be lifted for a range of Colombian fruits thanks to the findings of a recent Med fly project
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ArticleTarget reports Q4 profits slide
Aggressive promotions by fellow US retailers over the holiday period has contributed to decline in earnings for the company
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ArticleBerries rank as star US performers
US sales of fresh produce were driven by the berry and pepper categories in 2011, while melons fell short of the mark
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ArticleConvenience sales remain robust
The convenience category is continuing to perform well at US food retailers despite the economic slowdown
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ArticleArgentina posts blueberry gains
Overall sendings from Argentina are up this season, with more fruit headed to Europe but slightly less to the US market