All United States articles – Page 385
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Korea ups avocado intake
Mexico overtook the US as Korea's number one avocado supplier in 2007, a USDA report has revealed.
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17 per cent profit jump for Walmart
The US retailer has reported improved results for the second quarter of 2008, despite the difficult economic climate
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Seald Sweet’s McCranie to stand down
Mr McCranie, who has been with the marketer for over 40 years, pioneered Florida shipments to Asia and Europe during the 1970s
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PMA supports global food safety plans
The association says the FDA should develop mandatory Good Agricultural Practices for US-grown and imported produce
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Sunkist sales reps free to roam
The citrus marketing cooperative has revealed plans for a major shake-up of its domestic sales operations
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OTA discusses Farm Bill's organic provisions
A historic meeting has taken place to discuss organic provisions in the recently approved US Farm Bill
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Late crop cuts Washington cherry promos
The later and lighter harvest has affected marketing budgets for the 2008 season
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SunOpta's revenue grows but profits dip
The company said the results reflected strong growth and operating earnings in its core operations
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Confusion surrounds COOL labelling rules
The industry had its first opportunity to put specific questions to USDA officials at a special web event last week
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Plum pox spreads in New York
Plum pox virus is threatening stonefruit production in New York state in the US
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Green light for US school fruit scheme
USDA announces plans to provide US$49m in fresh fruit and vegetables to selected schools during 2008/09
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Whole Foods scales back expansion plans
The grocer is struggling with increased competition for shoppers’ limited food budgets.
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US strengthens Chilean trade links
The signing of an updated phytosanitary protocol will further facilitate the shipment of Chilean fresh produce to the US
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Marketside sales "could hit US$10bn"
Wal-Mart's new small store concept has claimed in a job advertisement that its sales could hit US$10bn across 1,000 stores
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Cal Citrus joins Sunkist network
Company set to add more than 800ha of oranges and lemons to marketing cooperative's citrus production
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'Historic' moment for Californian berries
The authorities in China have allowed the first ever shipment of Californian strawberries to enter the Olympic Village
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Walmart food safety expert joins Naturipe
Michael Bentel has been appointed as the company's new director of food safety and quality assurance
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Sun World runs grape expo
Sun World has staged its second Table Grape Producer Expo in California
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Salmonella found in Mexican jalapeño pepper
One Mexico-sourced jalapeño pepper has tested positive for Salmonella Saintpaul contamination, the US FDA has announced