All articles by Gill McShane – Page 86
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ArticleDisney to play up produce aisles
Imagination Farms is rolling out Disney-themed stands to attract more children to supermarket fresh produce sections in the US
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ArticleMango marketing takes on foodservice
The National Mango Board is focusing increasingly on better positioning mangos within the US foodservice industry
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ArticlePeru unveils asparagus benchmark
The newly established production and post-harvest standard comes in response to new COOL labeling laws in the US
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ArticleAuthenticity headlines kaki drive
Legally registered in Spain this year, the Persimon brand aims to differentiate Protected Denomination of Origin kakis as authentic, unique and original
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ArticleWeak dollar prompts Chilean trade shift
The South American nation increased its fruit exports to Europe by 12 per cent last season in the wake of the low-valued US dollar
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ArticleChile cites dollar hike as “advantageous”
Chile’s Minister of Agriculture Marigen Hornkohl has urged the country’s fruit export sector to take advantage of current exchange rates
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ArticleUS financial crisis “will not” impact Peru
Only sales of high-end goods such as organic fruits and vegetables may feel the pressure of the economic slowdown in the US, the PMA claims
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ArticleBanana trade concerned by financial crisis
Although bananas remain in good demand, suppliers and marketers should be prepared for the worst, delegates hear at Ecuador banana convention
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ArticleColombia feels currency crunch
The revaluation of the peso could see losses in excess of US$900,000 for the agriculture sector
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ArticleCredit crunch to hit Spanish food retailers
Despite an almost 6 per cent rise in sales during 2007, turnover this year is likely to be impacted by the economic downturn
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ArticlePeru conquers new international markets
The South American country’s fresh produce trade continues to boom as new markets around the world open up to its range of fruits including citrus
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ArticleUS enjoys solid mango programme
US importers are gearing up to receive the first season Peruvian mangos after strong deals from both Brazil and Ecuador
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OTC launches major consumer drive
The Organic Trade Association in North America aims to reach out to more than 25m consumers in 2009 through an unprecedented marketing initiative
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ArticleMexico leads global organics trade
Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture has pledged support for the nation’s booming organics industry at the opening of Organics Expo 2008
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ArticleKroger tightens fresh market grip
The US supermarket group has opened its largest Fresh Fare store as consumers focus increasingly on eating at home during the credit crunch
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ArticleNew members join US produce boards
The USDA has appointed a list of new producer and importer members to the potato and watermelon promotion boards
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ArticleNational Mango Board launches kids game
The interactive geography-based activity is designed to educate children in the US about mangos in order to boost consumption
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ArticleWeakening rand boosts RSA outlook
The South African topfruit and table grape sectors are looking forward to a growth in shipments during the 2008/09 season
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ArticleLogistics boost for Argentine supply zone
The region of Tucumán in Argentina is to benefit from a faster link to the Port of Caldera in neighbouring Chile under a new transport plan
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ArticleKey Technology introduces fresh-cut solution
The redesigned Auto Dryer is designed to enhance the shelf-life of fresh-cut produce, including salads and vegetables