All articles by Gill McShane – Page 46
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Blackberry trade eyes joint cooperation
The North American blackberry industry is seeking to form a promotion and research organisation in a bid to increase consumer awareness and consumption
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US mango board focuses on quality
Release of best practices manual aimed at driving demand for mangoes in the US by boosting quality, starting at the source
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Target to set up shop in Canada
Chief marketing officer Michael Francis to oversee the retailer’s first-ever store expansion outside of the US
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Costa Rica closer to PGI status
The country’s banana sector has cleared the first hurdle on its way to marketing the fruit under a country of origin label
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Produce stars in US school nutrition rule
Proposed changes to school meals by USDA would double volume of fresh fruits and vegetables served to 32m students in the US
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More progress on Mexican tariff dispute
Mexico to temporarily stop rotating US products subject to tariffs amid negotiations for new deal to allow Mexican trucks in the US
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Target to open 21 new stores in 2011
The retailer is offering an expanded fresh food assortment in each of its new outlets across the US
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Argentina set for topfruit recovery
Production and export volume will rebound in 2011 but high internal costs could limit export opportunities
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Oppenheimer welcomes sales rep
The company’s Texas office has appointed produce professional David Figliola to build key account business in southern US
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Fresh & Easy announces store openings
The neighbourhood retailer has revealed the opening dates for several new stores in northern California
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US anticipates quality Mexican crop
Winter vegetable supplies from Mexico are tipped to be “top choice” following good weather conditions in northern regions
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Slow sales recovery for Peru
Exports from Peru are projected to expand slightly in value terms this year as world economies continue to recover
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USDA offers news portal training
Webinar training session will show fresh produce industry representatives how to get the most out of the USDA’s market news reports and information
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Giumarra expands sales team
New East and West Coast salespeople have been appointed to accommodate expanding volume handled by US berry marketer
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Peru reaches new export heights
Access to new markets worldwide continues to play a major role in the development of the Peruvian produce sector
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Chile forecasts final avocado figure
The anticipated shortfall in 2010/11 Chilean Hass avocado shipments is set at 56 per cent
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Dole launches “natural” fruit bowls
Dole seeks to satisfy evolving US consumer needs via new range of fresh fruit cups with no added sugar, sweetener or syrup
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DHL Express appoints Americas CEO
Global logistics group welcomes Stephen Fenwick, aged 58, as new CEO of its Americas region
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Solid table grape season for Peru
The volume and value of Peru’s 2010/11 table grape sendings to date have exceeded figures for last season
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US to receive fewer mangoes
South American mango exports to the US market are headed for volume decline by end of 2010/11 season