All articles by Gill McShane – Page 73
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ArticleSouth Africa weathering recession
Summer citrus exporters are responding to complicated marketing conditions in the US by supplying top-quality fruit
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ArticleEconomic downturn dents Chilean deal
Chile’s 2008/09 fresh fruit export season was marred by the global financial crisis and its negative impact on consumption
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ArticleMetro to acquire Les Supermarchés
The deal, which is expected to go through by the end of the month, is designed to strengthen Metro’s presence in eastern Quebec
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ArticleCapab appoints new board of directors
Miguel Leonetti has taken over from Alejandro Casado as chairman of the Argentinean berry producers’ association
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ArticleChile projects blueberry growth
The industry is confident export volume will increase by a further 25-30 per cent this season in line with ongoing expansion across South America
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ArticleChile identifies blueberry hotspots
Chilean exporters are targeting specific regions of this US this season where sales potential is red hot
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ArticleArgentina closes difficult season
An oversupply of Northern Hemisphere apples and recession-related factors created tough trading conditions for topfruit suppliers
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ArticleTanimura expands Canadian sales team
The California-based group is looking to support its Canadian customers via strong local representatives
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ArticlePeruvian table grapes rising skyward
An increase in Red Globe production means Peru is gearing up for another bumper export season in 2009/10
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ArticlePeru on track for export growth
The country’s asparagus season is gaining momentum after exports in both January and February fell short of last year’s results
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ArticleChile posts topfruit export decline
Chilean apple and pear shipments have fallen by 12 per cent and 5.5 per cent respectively during the 2008/09 season
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ArticleMarkets anticipate Brazilian shortfall
Poor weather and difficult marketing conditions mean Europe and the US are set to receive fewer table grapes from Brazil
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ArticleMexico launches Canadian avo drive
Some 20,000 avocados will be distributed during a Mexican Independence Day fiesta promotion in Ontario on 16 September
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ArticleUpdate: Argentinean blues frost impact
Latest estimates conclude Argentina’s blueberry exports will fall by 5 per cent in 2009/10, with the season due to begin slowly in late September
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ArticleFrost trims Argentina blueberry output
The country's blueberry sector is still counting on a good season in 2009/10 despite losing some volume to poor weather
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ArticleUS passes landmark food safety reform
New legislation will give government more resources to safeguard food supply, including more frequent inspections
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ArticleSpain holds stonefruit crisis talks
Competition and market saturation have this month pushed down prices for Spanish peaches and nectarines to below the cost of production
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Food safety bill up for second vote
Following yesterday’s rejection, the US Food Safety Enhancement Act will go to vote again today, Thursday, when only a simply majority will be required to pass the bill
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ArticleMaxco launches triple wall container
The new carton is expected to work very well for table grapes and should enhance strawberry packing in various weather conditions
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ArticleSouth Africa toasts US campaign success
The promotion of South African summer citrus at last week’s US Youth Soccer Tournament was a big hit with players and organisers