All United States articles – Page 344
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Wal-Mart loses Latin American CEO
Vicente Trius is to leave the US retailer's Latin American operation less than five months after taking up the position
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Dole posts third-quarter loss
Dole Food Company, the world’s largest supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, has posted a third-quarter loss of US$54m
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Californian exports in US$33m boost
State trade organisations are receiving over US$33m to support the international promotion of its food and agriculture
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California navels looking good
After a month of picking, an industry expert says the Californian navel orange season looks good for volume, quality and price
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Mangoes reap foodservice success
The National Mango Board’s efforts to promote the fruit have resulted in a greater availability of mangoes on US restaurant menus
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Korea pushes for US tangerine access
Talks between officials could pave the way for South Korea to ship tangerines to the US next year
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Target to expand produce retailing
More of the US retailer’s stores will stock a range of fresh fruits and vegetables before the end of the year
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Chilean avos score with youth soccer
The Chilean Avocado Importers Association reached out to more than 13,000 youth soccer fans in California at a recent Chivas USA game
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Growers vote on Florida citrus research
Ballots have been sent to citrus growers in Florida, to determine whether they will continue to tax themselves to support research projects
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Washington apples strong despite drop
This season’s Washington apple crop is likely to be down around 5.8 million cartons on earlier estimates - but it will still be a positive year for the US state.
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Carrier Transicold launches Purfresh service
US group releases refrigeration units equipped with Purfresh Transport system to help protect the quality of seafreighted fresh produce
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Global cherry production grows
The world crop will increase in volume during 2009 despite shortfalls in major growing zones Argentina and Chile
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Syngenta makes dual lettuce move
The vegetable seed specialist has acquired two US-based lettuce seed companies
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FDA to overhaul import screening
New web-based system PREDICT has been designed to improve screening and speed up the entry of low-risk products into the US
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Savings tipped for Thanksgiving
The cost per person for this year’s annual celebratory meal in the US will be less than a typical ‘value meal’ at a fast-food outlet
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Dole handed seafarer responsibility award
Fresh produce giant rewarded for corporate responsibility with regards to its seafarers and maritime employees
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Fresh & Easy reveals opening dates
The UK-owned neighborhood retailer will open its first four stores in Fresno, California, by the end of January 2010
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USDA announces export funding
The USDA has announced it will spend $234m in 2009 on programmes to boost exports of fruit and vegetables
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Chiquita expands television promotion
The group is adding to its banana-focused TV campaign and is now running it in over 40 markets across the US
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Fairtrade products register best ever month
TransFair has recorded a major success in the US, as Fairtrade goods continue to demonstrate impressive growth rates both in the US and worldwide