All articles by Gill McShane – Page 5
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ArticleCitrosol targets Peru expansion
Group aims to consolidate its market-leading position in Peru and Brazil this year, according to Julio Marín
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ArticleCosta Rican strike racks up losses
Fruit losses for Del Monte’s local subsidiary have reached half a million dollars as a third of the workforce continue to protest
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ArticleTom Lange marks death of executive
Mike Smith, who fought a “courageous” battle with lung cancer, enjoyed a 32-year career with the US importer-distributor
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ArticleDole organises special committee
Global produce giant appoints independent group of four directors in response to takeover bid from David Murdock
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ArticleUruguay to launch pomegranate offer
A unique supply of pomegranates from Uruguay is on course to reach the market next season
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ArticleChiquita reconsiders Panama’s Pacific
Company expresses renewed interest in producing bananas in Puerto Armuelles on Panama’s Pacific coast
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ArticleExport boost for Peruvian mangoes
The US and the Netherlands received more than half of Peru’s mango export crop from January through April this year
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ArticlePeru doubles strawberry exports
Sendings from January through May rose both in volume and value terms, as markets worldwide saw increases in arrivals from Peru
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ArticlePricing caution for Chilean clementines
US retailers will need to price their limited clementine offer more competitively in order to attract shoppers and avoid stagnant sales
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ArticleAmericafruit launches new event
A new conference and networking event will deliver unique insight into the North American import market
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ArticleEcuador promotes bananas in Russia
The multi-faceted campaign aims to promote consumption of bananas, their nutritional benefits and diverse usage in cooking
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ArticleSolid US prospects for asparagus
Consumption in the US has spiked since 2010, according to a new report from the Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association
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ArticleTurbana teams with Produce for Kids
Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign aims to raise consumer awareness about how to eat well and live active lifestyles while also supporting children’s charities
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ArticleSobeys to acquire Canada Safeway
As a result of the deal, Canada’s second-largest retail chain Sobeys will consolidate its position as the leading grocery retailer in western Canada and the second-largest chain nationally
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ArticleChilean prunes headed for fall
Inclement weather has cut the production forecast for this year, as the industry’s national body announces a new leader
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ArticleBrazil anticipates papaya recovery
Volume is forecast to improve during the second half of the year following weather difficulties in the main producing regions
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ArticleChallenging outlook for Peru asparagus
Higher costs and productivity complications mean markets will have to pay higher prices in the coming seasons
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ArticleProAct welcomes North American Produce Sales
North American Produce Sales is the second Canadian distribution firm to join foodservice distributor ProAct this year
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ArticleChina grants wider access for Chile
Avocados, walnuts and nectarines from Chile will shortly be available in China as the two nations sign a cooperation agreement to facilitate trade
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ArticleHass dominates US avocado market
New report shows dark-skinned variety to be key driver of avocado category in the US, accounting for US$1.4bn in sales