All articles by Gill McShane – Page 66
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PAIA targets increased demand
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association is focusing greater efforts on spreading the health message about asparagus
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Walmart realigns US operations
The move will help facilitate growth – as the company seeks to enter new markets and develop new segments across the US – and drive efficiencies by better leveraging resources
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Canada supports organic progress
British Columbia’s organics sector is to receive almost C$1m to ensure the industry remains at the top of its game
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Canada invests in varietal development
New apple and sweet cherry varieties will help Canadian growers expand production and shore up competitive edge in markets worldwide
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USDA announces produce purchases
To alleviate food surpluses and stimulate the economy, the USDA is to purchase fruits and vegetables for domestic nutrition programs
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Japan grants Peru mango access
Peru is gearing up to export its first Kent mangoes to the island nation after receiving the green light from the Ministry of Agriculture
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Television exposure for Well-Pict berries
Viewers will learn how to handle and prepare strawberries via TV slot on Lifetime Channel’s Morning Show 'The Balancing Act'
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Monsanto inaugurates new facility
The base at the North Carolina Research Campus is part of a strategy to accelerate the group’s R&D work in vegetable seeds
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Seald Sweet expands West team
Industry veteran Ron Wynn joins Seald Sweet International’s California-based operations
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Wal-Mart redefines sourcing strategy
The new approach to global sourcing is aimed at providing customers with an assortment of better quality products at lower prices
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Mixed results for consumption study
US consumers claim they ate healthily in 2009 despite a fall in the intake of fruits and vegetables, according to a new report
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Peru records lower citrus sales
Despite a growth in volume, the country’s soft citrus, lime and orange exports fell in value terms last year
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Mexican avocado imports gain pace
Sales across the US are being driven by a whole range of targeted promotions in print, on screen, online and in-store
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United to feature food safety centre
The popular traceability and logistics demonstration centre will return to the show floor at the United Fresh 2010 trade fair
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Expofrut outlines restructuring
Following a number of personnel changes the Argentinean export giant is looking forward to repositioning itself on the market
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Wal-Mart outsources 10,000 jobs
A third-party marketing company will now run in-store product sampling and demonstrations across the company’s Sam’s Club network
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Whole Foods launches health drive
The healthy eating initiative, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is rolling out across the retailer's US, Canadian and UK stores
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South Chilean ports show promise
Chile’s VIII region is developing into a new export hub for locally-grown agricultural products, especially fresh fruit
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Walgreens appointee to drive food foray
Food retail veteran Jim Jensen has joined US drugstore operator Walgreens to spearhead the company’s new fresh food range
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Red Globes subject to import regulations
The table grape will no longer feature on the USDA’s list of varieties exempt from inspection and certification prior to import