All articles by Gill McShane – Page 29
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ArticleZespri donates US$20,000 to US charities
The group’s online Kiwifruit for Kids campaign may be rolled out in other markets following its success Stateside
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ArticleOrganic popularity swells in US
Highest number of families claim to purchase organic foods in new survey despite ongoing economic difficulties
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ArticleRains dent Costa Rican pineapples
Sales of pineapples from Costa Rica were up during the first nine months of the year but recent rainfall has affected production and exports
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ArticleDole donates salad bars to California schools
Produce giant continues efforts to combat California’s childhood obesity epidemic by donating salad bars to schools in Oxnard
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ArticleRetailers focus on everyday low prices
The traditional model of retail promotions and consumer responses is changing across the fresh departments of US retailers
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ArticleExport increase for Peruvian citrus
Markets have received more mandarins from Peru during the first eight months of 2011 following a rise in sendings in both volume and value terms
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ArticlePeru auction planned for November
The sustainable irrigation project aims to create an expanse of fertile agricultural land for various crops, including produce
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ArticleHigh demand for RSA Midknight oranges
Shipments have off-loaded early in the US, with two more vessels due to dock in the coming weeks
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ArticleDecline for Argentinean table grapes
Rising internal costs and challenging export markets are blamed for dampening the hopes of suppliers this season
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ArticleNew campaign for Chilean blueberries
Chile will independently market its blueberries to customers in Europe this season with activities set to expand to the Netherlands and Russia
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ArticleChile readies for cherry start
Asia is likely to receive more cherries from Chile at the start of the season, at the expense of early shipments to the US market
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ArticleChile to roll-out US promotions
Television advertisement and expanded consumer, trade, retail and foodservice PR to continue generating demand in 2011/12
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ArticleUS set for new Chilean blueberry record
Arrivals in the US are on course to reach 65,500 tonnes this season, more than triple the volume imported in 2007/08
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ArticleNew operator at Tucumán airport
Argentina’s regional airport has welcomed the addition of a third air cargo company to transport goods including fresh blueberries
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ArticleBayer CropScience inks Chilean deal
The group’s local office has signed a partnership with Verfrut and SFI Rotterdam to produce certified table grapes
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ArticleImprovement for Peru asparagus
Sendings rose by 16 per cent between January and August to mainly the US, Europe, Latin America and Africa
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ArticlePMA hires Brazilian representative
Valeska Oliveira Ciré will facilitate two-way sharing of information and ideas between Produce Marketing Association and South America
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ArticleIntelleflex unveils Cool Chain Quick Scan
Tool is designed to help growers, packers, and shippers identify opportunities in their cold chains to improve post-harvest yield and maximise freshness
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ArticleNew link boosts Port of Corpus Christi
US$32m project to improve mobility and safety sees opening of new direct connector bridge
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ArticleBayer CropScience renews Mexico alliance
The global crop protection provider will continue its Food Chain Partnership programme with the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture