All articles by Gill McShane – Page 48
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ArticleExpoglobal unveils pineapple offer
The Ecuadorean banana grower-shipper says the pineapple business venture is part of a new strategy for the group
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ArticleObama signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
President has applauded the bipartisan support for the major shake-up to US children’s access to fresh and healthy food
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ArticleA&P files for bankruptcy
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, a chain of nearly 400 supermarkets in the US, is working to restore the group to long-term financial health
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ArticleIrrigation project to support Peru
By creating a sustainable production base the developers aim to accommodate the expansion of Peru's agriculture industry
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ArticleDel Monte to launch new melon variety
The MAG-nificent melon, which will be available in North America from next year, is just one of a new range of varieties to come
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ArticlePanama Canal reopens after rains
Transits and normal operations have resumed after heavy rains flooded nearby lakes forcing a 17-hour suspension of traffic
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ArticleUruguay event a resounding success
Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere drew some 220 delegates to Punta del Este in Uruguay on 1-3 December
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ArticleOppy strengthens eastern Canadian presence
Peter Ruiter of BC Tree Fruits has become a shared staff member of the two produce groups as part of a new strategic cooperation
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ArticlePeruvian mangoes plot record course
Production in the South American country has increased by an impressive 269 per cent to date this season
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ArticleCamposol to roll out German promotions
Peruvian fresh produce giant is targeting increased white asparagus consumption on European market
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ArticleProduce presents positive performance
Quarterly report shows sales and volume gains for most top fresh produce categories on US retail market
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ArticleOcean Mist nears Mexico completion
Upgrades to the US company’s vegetable processing facility in Mexico is designed to double existing capacity
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ArticleVintage ripe tomatoes enter fast lane
Custom Pak recently promoted its tomato offer on the side of a TRG Motorsports-owned racing car at the NASCAR season finale
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ArticleCanada expands blueberry horizons
Canadian government pledges investment to help the blueberry sector focus on consolidating export destinations
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ArticleUnited links up with Michelle Obama
US produce association teams up with First Lady’s Let’s Move! drive to provide 6,000 salad bars to schools over next three years
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ArticleFresh food resists price hikes
Report indicates US food prices are remaining stable as retailers absorb cost increases but higher costs may be inevitable in the long-run
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ArticleFreska Produce hires industry veteran
Tropical fruit specialist Tom Hall joins US mango importer-distributor to support ongoing efforts to strengthen the business
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ArticleExport boost for Peruvian citrus
Worldwide sales of a range of citrus items from the South American nation rose this season in volume and value terms
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ArticleIndustry opposes food safety bill
Some 20 US-based produce organisations unite against proposal which would exempt many products from new safety rules
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ArticleWalmart Canada opens green centre
New distribution facility for fresh and frozen food will be 60 per cent more energy-efficient than the company’s traditional centres