All articles by Gill McShane – Page 67
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ArticleFisher Capespan enters avocado deal
The North American import giant is to source Hass avocados from Mexico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Peru and California
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ArticleChile launches television campaign
The 30-second advertisement, which promotes Chile’s abundance of fresh fruits, will support sales in the US and Canada during the main supply period
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ArticleCrunch Pak using NASA technology
The food safety air sanitation technology kills airborne mould, fungi, bacteria and viruses as well as removes volatile organic compounds
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ArticleBrazil unveils Red Niagara grape
The new variety’s official launch onto the international market will take place during Fruit Logistica 2010
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ArticleTarget unveils growth strategy
Store refurbishments, new outlets and expansion outside of the US are all on the cards for discount retailer Target during 2010
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ArticleLoblaw reshuffles finance personnel
Canadian retailer promotes Sarah Davis to chief financial officer to replace Bob Vaux who retains his position at George Weston
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ArticleTopfruit complications for Argentina
Reduced production and high European stocks have Argentinean apple and pear suppliers carefully planning their export strategy
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ArticleHarvestMark expands in Mexico
New packaging relationships and an in-country sales and support team will bring greater traceability resources to Mexican suppliers under a new partnership with AgroSupport of Mexico
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ArticleCal Giant hires food safety manager
The addition of Eric Valenzuela will support the company's expansion and increased acreage outside of California
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ArticleMixed outlook for Chilean topfruit
While both apple and pear volumes are set to increase this season, the export destination of Chile’s topfruit remains unclear
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ArticlePragmatism to shape shopper behaviour
A more common sense, old-fashioned approach to everyday lifestyle choices will define US consumer purchasing habits in 2010
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ArticleSchool campaign promotes organics
US Organic Trade Association launches contest for students and teachers to win an organic garden or fully stocked organic vending machine
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Peru records grape success
Sales of table grapes from the South American nation last year reached their highest level since 2005
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ArticleFresh & Easy opens California outlets
The three new stores will bring fresh food at affordable prices to downtown Fresno
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ArticleProduce categories to watch in 2010
With competition strengthening in the US, those fresh fruit and vegetable categories which best satisfy consumer demand are set to succeed the most
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ArticleAhold to expand US supermarket network
Giant-Carlise, a division of Ahold USA, has agreed to acquire a number of stores from Ukrop Super Markets
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ArticleUS navel orange imports gain pace
The greater volume of citrus entering the US from Chile is adding to the category’s value on a year-round basis
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ArticleFDA opens Mexico office
US Food and Drug Administration opens third post in Latin America and its tenth international office in the past 13 months
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ArticleCostco reports Q1 sales rise
Profits remain flat after lower gas prices, higher merchandise costs and a weak dollar offset the growth in sales
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ArticleUS school salad bars receive thumbs up
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act seeks to provide more than US$120m over five years to boost healthy eating habits in schools throughout the US