All articles by Gill McShane – Page 63
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ArticleLatest on Chilean production and exports
Four days after the earthquake, industry analyst IQonsulting estimates the varying effects on fruit crops and transport infrastructure
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ArticleBlueberry grower wins Olympic gold
Snowboarder Jasey-Jay Anderson achieved his Olympic dream at the weekend after almost quitting the sport
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ArticleWalmart donates US$1m to Chile
The retail behemoth has committed to supporting emergency relief efforts throughout the country following the earthquake and tsunami
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ArticleChile assesses earthquake damage
The country’s leading fruit industry associations are conducting surveys across the sector to uncover the impact
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ArticleCancer study suggests mango benefit
The US National Mango Board is looking to bolster the marketing of the fruit via a stronger nutritional message
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ArticleUpdate: Quake impact on Chile fruit
Chilean Exporters Association does not anticipate a major disruption in fruit supplies despite damage to many cooling and storage facilities as well as transport infrastructure
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ArticleChile set for record European campaign
Shipments to Europe and the UK will reach their highest level by the end of this season, eating into export share to the US
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ArticleNew Mexico Supreme Quality website
The online tool aims to keep the North American produce import trade up-to-date with the latest developments in Mexico’s food safety programme
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ArticleAdex elects new chairman
Agro-industrial trade veteran Juan Varillas will lead Peru’s Association of Exporters for a period of two years
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ArticleMajor earthquake shakes Chile
Chile’s biggest quake in 50 years has struck the heart of fruit-producing regions and damaged road, port and airport infrastructure
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ArticleArgentina doubts re-access to US
The release of a number of new tough import demands mean Argentina’s re-entry onto the US lemon market is looking less likely
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ArticlePeruvian FTAs to boost employment
Job opportunities could grow fourfold on the back of Free Trade Agreements with the US, China and the European Union
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ArticlePeru showing avocado strength
Europe now receives almost as many avocados from Peru as Chile, as the Andean nation continues to carve out a position of importance on the market
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ArticlePeru releases bumper mango forecast
This season marks a return to form for the South American supplier, following a poor 40,000-tonne output in 2008/09
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ArticleUpdate: Chile readies for sluggish start
The beginning of the Chilean topfruit export campaign is set to be challenging as the nation’s increased output meets with higher local stocks
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ArticleGourmet targeting kids market
The US asparagus distributor to roll-out joint promotion with Sony Pictures for the Blu-ray and DVD release of animated movie Planet 51
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ArticleGrowth for Peruvian onion exports
Sales garnered a 38 per cent increase in 2009, but this year the Andean nation is choosing to remain on an even keel
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ArticleCapacity shortage may hamper Peru
New US regulations set to come into force later this year have authorities concerned about the lack of facilities at Lima airport
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ArticleUS melon demand slides off course
Wintery weather conditions and consumers on tight budgets are curbing demand, causing concern for supply giant Honduras
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ArticleCosta Rica enjoys solid year start
Exports from the Central American nation were up in January, with the agriculture sector showing the most promising signs of growth