All articles by Gill McShane – Page 74
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Seald Sweet to supply Fairtrade citrus
As of this summer Seald Sweet International will become one of the first groups to source Fairtrade-certified citrus for the US market
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Fairtrade avocados launch in US
Earth Source Trading is the first importer to bring Fairtrade-certified avocados into the US
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UK urged to boost Fairtrade backing
The UK retail industry can still open doors to more growers in developing countries, delegates heard at this week’s Fairtrade Commercial Conference in London
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Cold front freezes Argentinean lemons
The arrival of cold winter weather has cast a shadow over the remainder of the South American country’s citrus deal
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Loblaw to acquire T&T Supermarket
Under the deal, Loblaw will operate Canada’s largest Asian food retailer T&T as a separate business division
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Complications for Argentine citrus
Industry estimates point towards a fall in exports almost across the board due to poor market prices and lower production
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Produce driving Canadian organic sales
While supermarkets have tried to expand into additional organic sectors, fresh fruits and vegetables remain the core of Canada’s organic food market
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Cal Giant supports cancer fundraiser
The berry grower-marketer is organizing several fundraisers in preparation for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life next month
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Walmart Canada plans grocery growth
New Supercentre format stores will open in Saskatoon and Regina by early 2010, bringing to 60 the number of Supercentres operated by Walmart in Canada
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Weis Markets posts Q2 earnings boost
Improved sales of perishable goods contributed to the retailer’s 18.5 per cent increase in second-quarter earnings
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Peru demands artichoke investment
The rapid growth of the Chinese industry poses a threat to Peru’s artichoke supply, which lacks the necessary funding to expand
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Coastline and RedLine announce PTI pilot
The California-based vegetable supplier is committed to complying with the Produce Traceability Initiative scheme by 2010
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Chile kicks off bumper avo deal
After two difficult seasons, Chile expects to ship a solid crop of avocados this year, with record volume earmarked for the US market
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PBH partners with Strawberry Shortcake
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has teamed up with American Greetings Corporation to promote fruit consumption with the help of childhood icon Strawberry Shortcake
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RSA to support US soccer tournament
South African summer citrus will be supplied exclusively at the US Youth Soccer National Championships this month
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Israeli mango season looking positive
Exports are on course to return to their traditional level following improved weather conditions this year
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Fresh & Easy opens in Pasadena
The Tesco-owned, US-based retailer is in the process of opening five new neighborhood stores in California
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Brazilian papayas set for crop recovery
Volume should pick up during late summer when production gets back on track following poor weather conditions
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Food Lion to build first green store
Due to open later this year, the South Carolina outlet will be the state’s first LEED-certified grocery store
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Chile launches Navel orange campaign
A series of media-based activities will build consumer awareness across the US about the availability of another Chilean citrus fruit