All articles by Gill McShane – Page 44
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APEAM appoints new directors
Mexican avocado association swears in new board of directors as it pledges to keep improving every aspect of the country’s avocado business
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Hurst’s Berry Farm establishes subsidiary
New marketing, sales and packing arm to accommodate future growth of the US-based berry grower-importer-distributor
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Wilmington welcomes new reefer
World’s newest reefer ship, Seatrade’s Atlantic Klipper, docks at Port of Wilmington on maiden voyage to the US
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WAPA releases SH topfruit forecasts
2011 estimates released during Fruit Logistica meeting which saw Kevin Moffitt elected as association's new president
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Colombia achieves Fairtrade status
Fairtrade-certified physalis from 130 Colombian growers will be available on the market from this year onwards
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Peru gauges US pepper interest
Chilli and bell pepper exporters are keen to access the US market, where specialist vegetable distributor Melissa’s already said to be “interested”
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Mexican grapes emerge unscathed
The recent cold weather in north-west Mexico has had a “minimal impact” on the country’s spring table grape crop in Sonora
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Good outlook for Chilean kiwifruit
First season estimate points towards a rise in exports compared with last year, particularly for the Summerkiwi and Jintao varieties
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New East Coast co-chairman for PAIA
Walter Yager to lead consumption activities on the US East Coast as part of new post at the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association
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Chile targets new market opportunities
Promotional strategy to focus increasingly on central and eastern Europe in an effort to keep Chile at top of its game
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Chile records new export high
Despite a devastating earthquake, Chile shipped a record 2.46m tonnes of fruit in 2009/10 driven by apples and avocados
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Record number of Chileans in Berlin
Representatives from across the Chilean fruit sector attended the Fruit Logistica trade show, including the managers of the country’s four major fruit committees
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Philadelphia move-in date revealed
New state-of-the-art Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is due to open on 3 April after long construction process
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Mexico coldsnap impact less severe
US distributors continue to receive steady supplies of produce from Mexico where the early February frost has been less damaging than expected
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BNQ to certify CanadaGAP participants
Additional certification body will help Canadian producers meet the demands of buyers and retailers who require supplier compliance with the national food safety system
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New US dietary guidelines announced
Industry representatives applaud recommendation of consuming half a plate of fruits and vegetables with every meal
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Food prices set to rise in Canada
Price increases are forecast to affect the entire food industry as supplier costs continue to mount up
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Canada promotes local products
New government initiative aims to help consumers identify and encourage the consumption of Canadian products
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USDA leads Peru trade mission
The visit meets one of the strategic priorities of President Obama’s National Export Initiative to double US exports in five years
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Walmart US appoints new CMO
Chief merchandising officer Duncan Mac Naughton said he is committed to saving consumers money and making the shopping experience more fun