All articles by Gill McShane – Page 58
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Europe readies for new Peruvian crop
Peru is gearing up to ship around 47,000 tonnes of Hass avocados to Europe when the new season gets underway this week
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Peru anticipates citrus boost
Sendings are forecast to rebound strongly this year in comparison to the 46,000 tonnes shipped during 2009
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Chile posts fruit export dip
Despite growth in some categories, overall sendings to date have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments
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United launches Audits Benchmarking Matrix
US produce trade can now compare auditors' quality systems in order to make informed choices about which programmes to use
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Ontario Food Board adopts NASA technology
The air sanitation system reduces the risk of produce cross-contamination, helping to maintain longer shelf-life, reduce food spoilage and ensure food safety
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US widens South American papaya access
Papayas from Colombia and Ecuador will be permitted entry into the US from late May onwards
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PBH backs National Strawberry Month
Strawberry Shortcake and her berry best friends to appear on Fruits & Veggies-More Matters toolkit materials next month
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Peru records garlic success
Sendings have risen markedly over the last four years as exports during the first bimester of 2010 soar again in value
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FPAA welcomes new president
Lance Jungmeyer to become president of Fresh Produce Association of the Americas as of 10 May
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LAN cargo expands US coldstore
Chilean airfreight group invests millions of dollars in doubling its capacity for storing refrigerated perishable goods in Miami
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Chilean kiwifruit sector meets targets
Raising standards, funding market research and coordinating international promotions are top of the industry’s agenda
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Growth for US organic produce sales
Sales of organic fruits and vegetables grew faster than overall US food sales last year, according to new report
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Cal Giant launches new website
Consumers, trade partners and cycling fans now have access to their own micro-sites offering a wealth of berry-related information
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Argentina seeks Chinese market entry
The South American country is negotiating access for a number of fruits including apples, pears, cherries, blueberries and table grapes
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Winn-Dixie introduces reusable bags
Retailer becomes first in the US south-east to offer lifetime bags with Microban antibacterial protection technology
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Chile to market Summerkiwi in Korea
Chilean Summerkiwi industry welcomes new growers to work in cooperation for exports to specific markets
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Mastronardi ramps up tomato volume
Demand for the Canadian group’s One Sweet tomato exceeds production despite ongoing growth in output
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Mexico Calidad Suprema rewards supporters
US produce players congratulated for their continued procurement and promotion of fresh produce from Mexico
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Nevada schools to receive salad bars
United Fresh campaign to improve school meals in the US gains pace with donations to two schools educating 450 children
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Peru considers trade expansion
Exports of products including avocados and table grapes could benefit further from trade deals and new market opportunities