All articles by Gill McShane – Page 76
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ArticleCalavo bucks trend with record profits
Product diversification contributed towards record profits in both the second quarter and first half of 2009 for the US avocado distributor
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ArticleStenzel testifies on food safety legislation
As the US prepares to draft a new food safety law, United Fresh president Tom Stenzel says the time has come to end fears in the fresh produce department
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ArticleSafeway broadens global reach
The supermarket chain’s private labels for organic and healthy products will shortly be available in South Africa and Colombia
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ArticleUnited Natural reports profits rise
Gross margin was 19 per cent for the distributor’s fiscal third quarter, driven largely by strong performance at its speciality food unit
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ArticlePaul Begala to address policy conference
The CNN analyst and former Clinton aide is one of many highlights scheduled for the largest annual produce event in Washington DC
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ArticlePurfresh appoints VP corporate development
Industry veteran Arturo Gómez will bring significant domain expertise to strengthen leadership team and capitalize on growth opportunities
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ArticleGourmet hires former Driscoll’s executive
Patricio Rebolledo Refusta will handle Gourmet Trading Company’s aggressive blueberry expansion in Chile
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ArticleUS watermelon sales holding steady
Mini watermelons accounted for the category's largest growth in sales during the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2009
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ArticleUS opening to draw Chilean trade
With strong consumption and less competition, the recently opened US orange market presents great opportunities for Chile this season
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ArticleWatermelon board launches blog
The regularly updated online web log is designed to reinvigorate watermelon consumption across the US
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ArticleChilean apple exports fall short
Chilean market intelligence system Simfruit estimates shipments to the US have declined by 17.4 per cent in comparison to last season
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ArticlePeru posts export value decline
The value of Peruvian fresh produce shipments have fallen in the first four months of the year as the recession continues to bite in key markets
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ArticleSolid Q1 for Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover
The Ahold-owned US-based supermarket chains saw operating income rise by 20 per cent to US$242m in the first quarter of 2009
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ArticleUS mango imports holding steady
Volume continues to trickle in from Latin America’s leading country growers, including emerging supplier Nicaragua
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ArticleSummer hails mango promotions
The US is gearing up for greater mango marketing activities during the peak summer supply months
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ArticleCostco reports poor performance
Weak demand has had a negative impact on the US wholesaler’s sales and earnings in the third quarter and first 36 weeks of fiscal 2009
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Weis to acquire Giant Markets
The retailer plans to purchase Giant’s Broome County stores located in Binghamton, Vestal, Endicott, Endwell and Johnson City
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USDA withdraws grape proposal
The proposed amendment of US standards for grades of table grapes raised concerns over the marketability of the fruit
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ArticleChile launches Berry Committee
The new organisation is designed to support the positioning of Chile’s rapidly expanding blueberry offer on the world market
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ArticlePlanet Organic CEO resigns
CFO Darren Krissie and director Brent Knudsen will take responsibility of the Canadian natural foods maker and retailer during the interim period