All United States articles – Page 358
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RSA citrus deal gains momentum
The summer citrus export program from South Africa has stepped up a level with the departure of the first conventional reefer bound for the US
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White House promotes apple consumption
The US apple sector has applauded President Obama’s endorsement of healthy eating
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Slow and steady for Marketside concept
Wal-Mart is not about to kick on and expand the reach of its trial Marketside format in the current economic climate
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Argentinean lemons set for US re-entry
The White House Office of Management and Budget has indicated that it could put in place rules allowing Argentinean lemon imports
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Aldi touts US$137 per month saving
A new study has revealed the monthly cost of purchasing Aldi select brands is 37 per cent cheaper than traditional supermarkets, including a 75 per cent saving for bananas
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Mexican truckers sue US government
Mexico's National Cargo Transportation Association claims the US is violating the NAFTA treaty by not letting Mexican trucks use US highways since March 2009
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Sunkist enjoys Cara Cara demand
The group's Power Orange crop has increased 20 per cent this year
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Thumbs up for draft food safety bill
Several US food organizations are backing draft legislation which will pave the way for a new food safety law in the country
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Produce trade escapes low traffic trend
Declining traffic at key US ports has appeared not to have hit fruit and vegetable imports and exports
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US imports maintain momentum
Despite the recession, the USDA projects fresh fruit and vegetable imports into the US this year will remain more or less on a par with 2008
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Calavo 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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US produce industry gears up for events
This month, events in Philadelphia and Florida will focus on traceability and citrus respectively
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Stenzel 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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BioBenessere on show in California
The EC-backed organic produce campaign will be on display in the US across two days this week
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Chiquita wins sustainability award
Chiquita has been awarded the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of its environmental and social initiatives
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Safeway 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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United 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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Paul 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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Purfresh 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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Gourmet hires former Driscoll’s executive
Patricio Rebolledo Refusta will handle Gourmet Trading Company’s aggressive blueberry expansion in Chile