All articles by Gill McShane – Page 77
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ArticlePoor outlook for South America
Global demand and prices have fallen for the region's citrus this year, pointing towards a decrease in export volume across the board
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ArticleChina signs free trade deal with Peru
The agreement is expected to benefit Peru’s presence on the Chinese citrus, asparagus and avocado markets
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ArticleOppenheimer unveils domestic citrus deal
The Vancouver-based group is to expand its citrus category with California-grown fruit from May onwards
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ArticleCal Giant takes on Lance Armstrong
The California berry supplier’s cycling team is racing the hilly five-day stage race in Silver City, New Mexic
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ArticleChile projects avocado comeback
Early indications point towards an export crop of 180,000-190,000 tonnes – a significant increase on the past three seasons
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ArticleCosta Rica signals path to recovery
Banana exports will remain in shorter supply during 2009 as production continues to recover from inclement weather conditions
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ArticleSeeking the upside in a downturn
With the US recession likely to prevail until the third quarter, the produce industry must respond to new consumer requirements by providing unique value, says Nancy Tucker of the PMA
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ArticleMastronardi unveils green initiative
The use of 100 per cent recycled boxes brings the gourmet produce marketer one step closer to achieving carbon neutral status
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ArticleCal Giant launches traceability program
The pilot venture gets underway this week with strawberry clamshells before rolling out to include all berry pack sizes in all regions
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ArticleFoxy strawberries go traceable
Camarillo Berry Farms is to deploy item-level traceability on its Foxy-branded strawberries to enhance food safety and bring new information to consumers
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ArticleWhen networking counts most of all
The industry is gearing up for two major events in the North American fresh produce industry's calendar
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ArticleArgentina anticipates “difficult” season
The recession and a growth in global production look set to cut Argentinean lemon exports to 300,000-360,000 tonnes this year
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ArticleExport shortfall for Peru soft citrus
Although sizes and quality are improved, ProCitrus expects early soft citrus shipments to fall to 51m tonnes this year
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ArticlePeru launches first avocado campaign
The drive aims to promote continued avocado consumption following the Spanish season and ahead of the Chilean deal
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ArticleAPEAM rolls-out Mexican avocado drive
The new four-week marketing program focuses on raising consumption in Texas and Chicago ahead of the 5 May holiday
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ArticlePAIA unveils asparagus marketing tool
The so-called category management plan for Peruvian asparagus identifies market growth, industry facts and trends, food safety requirements and key consumption demographics
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ArticleProduce for Kids launches spring campaign
More than 50 sponsors across six retail partners are expected to support the initiative which raises funds for children’s hospitals
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ArticleMultivac expands thermoformer line
In response to the recession, Multivac has developed the R105 and R125 systems to offer the advantages of fully automatic packaging at an affordable price
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ArticleStable outlook for Brazilian persimmon
Core European markets will remain the primary destinations for Brazilian persimmons during March and April
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ArticleChile projects kiwifruit export growth
A 7-10 per cent crop increase is likely to meet with difficult market conditions in Europe and the US where domestic stocks are higher this season