All United States articles – Page 315
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ArticleTarget accelerates grocery drive
Discounter to add fresh food sections to over half of its US stores by the end of 2011
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ArticleGlobal growth drives Wal-Mart profits
Retail giant posts improved quarterly net income on international improvements and cost-cutting measures
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ArticleStrong first quarter at Landec
Revenue increases and net income climbs on same quarter of 2009 at US-based company
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ArticleChiquita launches salad kit programme
Six new Fresh Express Salad Kits have been released in the US to cater for a wide range of consumer tastes
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ArticleUS sees citrus value boosted
While the country's citrus production dropped 8 per cent in 2009/10, value jumped 5 per cent on high prices
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ArticleDole cleared over Colombia lawsuit
Long-running case against world's largest fresh produce company regarding alleged paramilitary payments has been dismissed
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ArticleLoBrue names new marketing head
Citrus group has appointed produce industry veteran Rick Osterhues as vice-president of sales and marketing
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ArticleUS heads 'fattest country' list
An OECD report on 33 economically advanced countries places the US ahead of Australia and England in the obesity stakes
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ArticleChild produce consumption increases
Statistics in the US reveal that fruit and vegetable consumption has increased for children under 12 but fallen in teenagers
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ArticleCitrus acreage down in Florida
Commercial grove sizes have fallen as farmers sell off land and citrus greening continues to spread in the state
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ArticleConsumer connection is key PMA theme
Bryan Silbermann will urge the fresh produce industry to look beyond price during his State of the Industry address
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ArticleUS permits Mexican sweet limes
USDA gives green light to imports of sweet limes from Mexico into the continental US
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ArticleThumbs up for Sam's Club changes
Addition of fresh produce to Wal-Mart's club stores has been given the praised by industry analyst Bruce Peterson
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Article‘Arnie’ beefs up US grape profile
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gave the state’s grapes a healthy dose of celebrity endorsement on a recent trade trip to China
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ArticleUSDA funding to boost competitiveness
Some US$55m worth of grants have been allocated by the USDA to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops
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Del Monte ties up vending deal
Group seals agreement with Vistar Corp to distribute fresh produce in vending machines
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ArticleConcerns raised over Peru water footprint
Report claims expansion of asparagus production in Peru is "unsustainable" due to alleged over-use of water resources
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ArticleDole water conservation efforts recognised
Company receives honourable mention during World Water Week for reducing water usage at banana plant in Costa Rica
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ArticlePrivate label sales to soar
Leading North American grocery retailers are expected to increase private label sales by 40 per cent over the next four years
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ArticleAvocados celebrate Mexican Independence
Several activities planned in East Los Angeles to give back to the local community during historic celebration