All articles by Carl Collen – Page 394
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ArticleDel Monte pineapple lawsuit rejected
The fresh produce multinational has seen a federal judge dismiss accusations of antitrust law violations on Gold pineapple pricing
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ArticleFresh-cut boosts Landec's Q1 results
Despite a strong performance by its fresh-cut vegetable business, the group reported lower revenue and net income
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ArticleLandec hit by economic downturn
The food technology and packaging group's results for fiscal year 2009 have shown a fall in both revenue and and net income
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ArticleFlorida's citrus production area falls
The USDA has reported that the state's citrus acreage fell by 1.3 per cent this season as a result of infected tree elimination
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ArticleCDC releases state produce report
Group publishes data summarising fruit and vegetable consumption by US state and highlighting environmental policies to improve diet
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ArticleUS Retailers see slow upturn
Senior figures at Kroger and Wal-Mart are forecasting lethargic recovery in consumer confidence and the economic climate
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ArticleFruit Logistica reveals programme
Conference topics to be covered include European retailing during the downturn, marketing norms and produce chain partnerships
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Carmel
Israeli company Agrexco says it is looking to develop its Carmel brand in a number of areas, including packaging and added health value
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ArticleFPC questions EU schemes
The Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed doubts over the effectiveness of the EU's "short-term" healthy eating campaigns
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ArticleKumato a hit in North America
The Sunset-branded brown tomato variety has attracted plenty of interest on the North American market, according to Mastronardi Produce
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ArticleBilla plots Bulgarian expansion
The Bulgarian arm of German retailer Rewe is to open 17 new stores across the country by the end of the year
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ArticleAnaheim set for PMA Fresh Summit
The largest US gathering for the international fresh fruit and vegetable industry kicks off in Anaheim on 2 October
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ArticleT&G keeps pressure on Zespri
A report released by Turners & Growers claims Zespri has an incentive to keep grower payments low to boost shareholder profits
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ArticleChile in China, South Korea trade talks
Agricultural officials have visited South Korea and China to forge trade deals and increase export opportunities for Chilean fresh produce
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ArticleMixed forecast for Californian navels
Some industry stakeholders are at odds with the United States Department of Agriculture's initial forecast of 80m cartons
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ArticleGermany bans Lithuanian mushrooms
The country has moved to ban mushroom imports from the Baltic country following the discovery of a dangerous pesticide in a batch by retailer Rewe
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ArticleEU pesticide rules "at odds" with needs
The Crop Protection Association has warned that new legislation effectively limiting the use of certain pesticides will hamper efforts to increase agricultural productivity
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ArticleAldi Australia enjoys profit boom
The discount retailer has recorded record yearly results for 2008, according to local newspaper reports
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ArticleECPA backs EC over scientific advisor
Friedhelm Schmider has welcomed the move to bring in an advisor that the ECPA says could stop a shift from scientific principles in policy making
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ArticleFDA to up overseas inspections
The association is to increase the number of inspections performed on foreign produce supplier facilities from 200 to 650 next year