All articles by Gill McShane – Page 45
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ArticleUS brings forward airfreight screening
Full screening of all air cargo destined for the US on passenger planes will begin two years ahead of schedule
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ArticlePeru port remains operational
Protesters are said to be unaffecting the daily workings of Peru’s largest port terminal in the capital Lima
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ArticleUSDA forecasts higher food prices
Hikes are set to impact both food retail outlets and restaurants across the US following period of relatively low price increases in recent years
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Strong demand for avocados from Mexico
New spring programme organised by APEAM aims to further build demand as solid volume supports strong sales
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ArticleArgentina counts strike losses
A stand-off by workers in the country’s central-western topfruit-growing regions have caused major crop and financial losses for the pear sector
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ArticleChilean table grape volume dips
The US market has received the lion’s share of the sendings so far this season in which overall shipments are down compared with 2009/10
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ArticleNo delay for California asparagus
Rain has failed to dampen the expectations for the 2011 crop, as suppliers gear up for normal volume and harvesting
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ArticleMetro Canada sales take a hit
The Canadian retailer said aggressive price discounting and lower drug pricing took a bite out of the company’s first-quarter sales
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ArticleExport growth for Guatemalan mangoes
Improved weather conditions and market expansion bode well for the Central American country's mango sector this year
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ArticleUS fresh produce sales rebounding
Sales of fresh fruits and vegetables on the US retail market continued to recover last year, says report from The Perishables Group
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ArticleChile diversifying European presence
Chilean fruit industry plans major presence at next month’s Fruit Logistica as exporters look to open up and diversify markets
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ArticleEcuador scales back production
The MD2 pineapple sector in Ecuador is facing a number of challenges, due in large part to the alleged oversupply from Central America
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ArticleChilean cherry exports soar
The global market is this season receiving record volumes of cherries from Chile where production is on course to almost double
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ArticleAlbertsons to close stores in Texas
Seven of the US retailer’s unprofitable Texas-based outlets will shut their doors at the end of next month
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ArticleSales growth for Peruvian avocados
Rising demand in Europe and access to the US market are driving sendings of Peruvian avocados
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ArticleJulia Stewart to leave PMA press office
The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) PR director is resigning from her position to focus on personal commitments
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ArticleLarger SH apple export crop forecast
Volume increases are expected almost across the board thanks to crop recoveries in Chile, South Africa, New Zealand and Argentina
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ArticleMcDonald’s expands fruit offer
Available all day at each of the firm's 14,000 US-based restaurants, the new Fruit & Maple Oatmeal features half a cup of fruit
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ArticleWalgreens announces fresh strategy
US retailer unveils plan to become more convenient option for shoppers by expanding its fresh food offer
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ArticleWebsite for America Trades Produce
The annual conference event is geared towards strengthening the relationship between Mexican growers and the US companies who distribute their produce