All articles by Gill McShane – Page 43
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ArticleKroger reports sales growth
US retailer strengthens competitive position among grocery retailers after posting improved full year and fourth quarter sales
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ArticlePerishables Group partners with Spire
Leading perishables industry analyst to provide data on fresh food shopper dynamics and purchasing behaviour in supermarkets
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ArticleCPMA fair among “fastest-growing”
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show is on short list to win a trade show award
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ArticleUS Fairtrade sales rise 24 per cent
Mainstream consumers are driving sales of Fairtrade-certified products, according to Fair Trade USA-SPINS data
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ArticleSeald Sweet launches tropical division
Move into tropicals will complement the company’s core citrus business as it seeks to accommodate rising ethnic diversity in the US
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ArticleChilean firm Aconex “in difficulties”
Alleged family feud and outstanding debts reportedly leads to seizure of bank accounts at the fresh fruit export group
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ArticleLight growth for Peruvian citrus
Production of late varieties such as Minneola tangerines and Honey Murcott mandarins is expanding in the South American country
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ArticleF&K builds Agrolibano partnership
Dutch importer Frankort & Koning is supporting the foundation of a new hospital in Honduras in conjunction with local melon supplier Agrolibano
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ArticleStrong sales for Costco
Second quarter and first half net sales have both risen across the retailer’s US and international networks
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ArticleUnited Fresh 2011 to honour women
Nominations are now being accepted for popular annual recognition for outstanding women in the US produce trade
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ArticleMaersk Line expands trans-Pacific coverage
The addition of larger vessels will allow the shipping group to meet increasing demand in key markets while delivering a more environmentally responsible product
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ArticleAll Lemon celebrates first year
Export group to continue reinforcing its position as a point of reference for quality Argentinean lemon supplies
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ArticleCPMA names new president
Ron Lemaire to succeed Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s long-time president Dan Dempster, who retires in May
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ArticleOTA appoints new West Coast director
Gwendolyn Wyard to fill new position of associate director for organic standards and industry outreach at the Organic Trade Association
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ArticleNorth America receives first Fairtrade peppers
The peppers are now available from Mexican supplier Divemex in bulk and various bagged options via The Oppenheimer Group
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ArticleChiquita expands refrigeration investment
Global produce giant using Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLINE units on routes from Central America to mainly North American ports
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ArticleBright future for Peruvian fruit trade
Inaugural international conference for the Peruvian agriculture industry, AgroForum, reveals exciting future for Peru’s fruit sector
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ArticleColombia’s Éxito touts “great year”
The retailer anticipates further strong sales in 2011 after net profits rose by more than 70 per cent last year
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ArticleWal-Mart plans record Central America expansion
World’s largest retailer intends to increase its Mexico and Central America footprint by 11.9 per cent via new store openings this year
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ArticleArgentina anticipates lemon revival
Production in Tucumán is on course to rebound this season as weather conditions return to normal