Gill McShane
Gill McShane is a former editor of Americafruit and formerly Latin America correspondent for Market Intelligence.
NewsNorthwest Cherries launches India promotions
Huge consumption potential identified as first US Pacific Northwest cherries arrive in India under new phytosanitary systems approach
ArticleRecord exports for Peruvian grapes
In just six seasons, Peru’s table grape sendings have expanded annually by 45 per cent in value terms to an impressive US$328m
ArticleNorth America expects Chile growth
Despite recent frosts, exports to the US and Canada are set to rise again this season as consumption continues to grow
ArticleChilean blues to retain growth
Blueberries may be one of the few Chilean fruit crops not to see exports fall this season as a result of severe frosts
ArticleAsoex assesses Chile frost impact
Accurate damage report and reliable forecasts could take further two weeks following unusually long cold snap that affected some of Chile’s major production areas
ArticleTurbana offers retailers support
Company’s new sales plan will help US retailers expand the tropicals category and tap into the fast growing ethnic market
ArticleAsoex calls for disaster package
Sub-zero temperatures have affected most of Chile with various fruit export crops hit including stonefruit, kiwifruit, topfruit, blueberries and table grapes
ArticleDel Monte extends Port of Hueneme deal
California port agrees new fresh produce handling agreement with Del Monte for additional five-year period
ArticleJ&K Fresh supports cancer cause
The group has pledged its commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the US with a special temporary pink ribbon logo
ArticleKingston becomes Kingston Fresh
Kingston Fresh more accurately reflects the importer-distributor’s evolving business as its programmes expand aggressively
ArticleABC rings in the changes
Argentina’s blueberry industry reveals new image and members, plus planned quality label
ArticleUSDA proposes Mexico potato entry
Imports could be permitted provided they meet certain conditions and comply with pest and disease inspection requirements
ArticleTurbana partners with Price Chopper
Annual Pink Ribbon produce campaign will educate US consumers about health while raising money for cancer research
ArticleTom Lange Co promotes Becky Wilson
Long-term employee takes on role as vice-president of operations
ArticleUnited Fresh inks deal with FMI
Grocery and fresh produce groups forge three-year commitment for Chicago-based trade events
ArticleMixed fortunes for grape suppliers
South American trio of Brazil, Chile and Peru are anticipating mixed fortunes for this year's export campaign
ArticlePTI implications discussed in Florida
Compliance with traceability and food safety rules for the US market was the hot topic of conversation among fresh produce industry representatives
ArticleUruguay prepares first US-bound citrus
Once the work plan for the deal is approved, the first volume of Uruguayan citrus will be marketed commercially in the US
ArticleFrosts cut Argentina berry crop
Although overall blueberry exports will be down slightly, major markets are set to receive almost the same volume as last season
ArticleAll Lemon ends season on high
The Argentinean lemon export group now leads Southern Hemisphere supply as it continues to expand its market presence