All United States articles – Page 352
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Chiquita posts Q2 profit increase
The group recorded a good set of bottom-line results despite falling net sales, the best overall quarterly performance for a decade
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Second-quarter sales dip for Wal-Mart
The world's largest retailer has reported that US sales increased but international sales fell during the second-quarter of the year
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Industry veteran to leave Monsanto
The group has announced that executive vice-president and CFO Terry Crews is to retire from the company this year
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Chilean blues target North America
A new committee has been formed to drive greater sales and support existing markets for Chilean blueberries
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Dole reveals salad bag redesign
The group's fresh vegetable subsidiary has unveiled its new packaging design ahead of an October category relaunch
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American shipping services undergo changes
Changing marketing conditions have forced the hands of Alianca, CSAV and Hamburg Süd
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Dole and Chiquita in Angolan talks
Companies have met with Angolan officials to discuss agricultural partnerships backed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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New CFO for Chiquita
The group has appointed Michael Sims to replace the outgoing Jeffrey Zalla as chief financial officer
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Sweet deal for Tesco from US
Tesco is to launch a branded sweet potato from the US as it looks to capitalise on the popularity that the vegetable has built up.
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Profit, sales up at Whole Foods
The third quarter proved a successful one for the US natural and organic food retailer
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Emission cuts at Port of Seattle
The Port's At-Berth Clean Fuels Programme has yielded a positive set of results
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NW cherry shipments up on 2008
The latest report by Northwest Cherry Growers has revealed that volumes remain well ahead of last year
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Weis Markets launches produce campaign
The 'Local and Proud of it' project is aimed at highlighting the commitment to locally-grown fresh produce
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Dole goes 'Bananas!' over documentary
The US fresh produce giant is suing Swedish film makers over a documentary regarding a Nicaraguan workers' lawsuit against the company
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Strawberry a day keeps Alzheimer's away
New research has suggested that eating strawberries every month can slow the level of cognitive decline as people age
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Whole Foods refocuses on health
Austin, Texas-based food retailer Whole Foods has announced plans to return to its philosophy of food as health
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Purfresh tops food preservation tests
Studies comparing the group's transport system with sulfur dioxide pads in found that Purfresh performed better in produce shipping
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Positive second quarter for Dole
The group has reported on significant debt reduction and strong operating income and cash flow results for the three-month period
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Florida reviews citrus
Florida growers and exporters will be able to reveal their expectations for grapefruit next season in a month’s time, following a relatively dry spring and significant rainfall in production areas.
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Thumbs down for produce research board
Responses to a survey sent out by PBH in the US have shown that there is some way to go before a fruit and vegetable promotion and research board is established