All articles by Gill McShane – Page 87
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ArticleUpdate: Dole suspends melon deal
Following difficulties last season, Dole has revealed it will not import fresh melons for distribution in either Germany or the Benelux region during the coming year
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ArticleOppenheimer celebrates 150 years
The importer-marketer has introduced Canadians to many favorites, including Japanese mandarin oranges, Granny Smith and Enza Jazz apples, Zespri kiwifruit, and Amorosa tomatoes
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ArticleDole Germany suspends melon deal
Following a difficult campaign last season, Dole Germany says it will not import and distribute fresh melons during the coming year
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ArticleMexican state close to fruit fly victory
The area in Nuevo Leon now declared free of the pest comprises 200ha of citrus groves with a production of 2,250 tonnes
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ArticleOppenheimer announces sales appointment
Nir Dubnikov will focus on strengthening the group’s greenhouse business in the US from its Newark facility
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ArticleChile launches Fruit Logistica website
The special link will offer news and information about the Chilean fresh fruit industry prior to participation at Fruit Logistica 2009
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ArticleNunhems to invest US$20m in US expansion
The firm's Idaho facility is to be revamped as carrot and onion seed business flourishes
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ArticleZip-Pak unveils new packaging machinery
The new technology is designed to enable an economical transition to brand-differentiating re-sealable packaging
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ArticleDaabon bananas to go carbon neutral
Colombia’s leading organic banana supplier aims to cut to zero its carbon dioxide emissions by 2013
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ArticleArgentina expands US-bound berry crop
Volumes of blueberries exported so far this season have risen by 42 per cent, pushing down prices Stateside
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ArticleIndustry response to Obama victory
In both the US House and Senate, most members who have traditionally supported produce industry efforts seem to have fared well in their re-election bids, according to United Fresh
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ArticleEuropean Flavors finds US favour
The European consumption campaign struck a note with the US fresh produce industry at the recent PMA Fresh Summit trade show in Orlando
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ArticlePeru to host global asparagus symposium
Last held in the Netherlands, the event, set to take place next year, will bring together scientists and technicians to share advances in crop research and marketing
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ArticlePMA elects new board of directors
The 2008/09 board has taken office at the US Produce Marketing Association (PMA), headed by chairman Dave Corsi of Wegmans Food Markets
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ArticleNew traceability solution attracts key suppliers
Driscoll’s and Del Campo are to deploy YottaMark’s new fresh food traceability solution HarvestMark to reinforce food safety and meet traceability demands
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ArticleDel Monte Foods expands US fruit offer
Del Monte Citrus Bowls is the latest innovative concept to join Del Monte Foods’ popular Fruit Naturals brand
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ArticleSouth America pioneers UK blues drive
For the first time ever, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay will join forces to promote blueberries on the UK market under the Blueberries from the South banner
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ArticleDon Limón limes eye Stateside expansion
European distribution group Pilz Schindler is looking to launch its increasingly popular lime brand on the US market
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ArticleSoccer to drive Chilean avocado sales in US
The Chilean Avocado Importers Association in the US has linked up with the American Youth Soccer Association to promote the fruit through youth soccer
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ArticleChile to sing blues in Russia
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest blueberry supplier is looking to develop new export opportunities in Russia for its burgeoning blueberry programme