All articles by Gill McShane – Page 88
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PMA Fresh Summit draws record East Coast crowd
Over 17,500 fresh produce industry representatives attended the 2008 PMA Fresh Summit convention and exhibition in Orlando, Florida
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ArticleFirst Spanish citrus sets sail for US
The first season clementines left the Port of Castellón this week following normal growing conditions in the Spanish region of Valencia
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ArticleInline Plastics unveils new packaging concept
Designed to hang on store shelves, the new clamshell containers are the latest innovation in the US company’s tamper-resistant, tamper-evident Safe-T-Fresh line
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ArticleUnited Fresh launches US retail report
Fresh-cut, organics and prepared produce set the pace on the US fruit and vegetable retail scene in the second quarter of 2008, according to the first issue of the new report
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ArticleFDA urged to overhaul certification
Current traceability proposals in the US have been cited as lacking “real incentives” for early adopters
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ArticleUruguay to upgrade port facilities
The Port of Montevideo is to receive a multi-million dollar facelift designed to boost efficiency and reduce transportation costs
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ArticleGuatemala recognises top exporters
Six Guatemalan companies, including fresh produce groups, have been awarded top gongs for their services to the export industry
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ArticleArgentinean cherries on the rebound
The country’s cherry volumes are set to return to normal this season after unexpected frosts devastated last year’s crop
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ArticleNew season blues bound for Miami
The 2008/09 season is the second year in which Argentinean blueberry suppliers in Tucumán will export a percentage of their crop to the US by air
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ArticleEurope to boost Argentinean berry trade
Blueberry arrivals from Argentina are on course to surpass last season’s volumes, provided there are no adverse climate conditions
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ArticleUS firms endorse electronic traceability plan
The Produce Traceability Initiative has launched a strategy to trace fresh produce more quickly and efficiently in the US
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ArticleArgentina quells Russia import crisis
The signing of a new agreement follows weeks of uncertainty after Russia tightened its phtyosanitary protocol for Argentinean fruit imports
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ArticleFrost hits Argentinean stonefruit crop
Estimates from the country’s Río Negro region suggest production losses amount to 1,000 tonnes
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ArticleSteady growth for Peruvian sector
Peru’s production of agricultural items, including fruits and vegetables, grew by 11 per cent in August
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ArticleUS postpones Peru avocado access
The US market now looks likely to open during the middle of next year, six months later than previously anticipated
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ArticleArgentina reaps European citrus woes
The South American nation has more than doubled its revenue from citrus sales this season on the back of poor crops in Turkey and Spain
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ArticleTop speakers to address Chile event
The Eurofruit Southern Hemisphere Congress 2008 will welcome a host of senior industry figureheads to Santiago, Chile, on 2-4 December
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ArticlePeru inches closer to US avocado market
The South American nation hopes to ship its first volumes of avocados to the US as of early 2009
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ArticleRussia postpones Argentinean fruit ban
The restrictions, which were due to take effect today, have been lifted for 60 days while the authorities attempt to reach an agreement
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ArticleTransport costs restrict Latin American trade
A recent study has revealed trade in the region could increase by over 20 per cent if freight costs were reduced by just 10 per cent