All United States articles – Page 348
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ArticleUSDA swoops for programme purchases
A number of fresh produce commodities are to be snapped up by the US Department of Agriculture for use in nutritional initiatives
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ArticleSmaller crop for Northwest cherries
This year’s Northwest cherry crop is predicted to be over 20 per cent down on 2009’s bumper harvest
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ArticleWeather causes stonefruit rethink
Bad April weather has led California stonefruit growers to revise their prediction for this year’s crop to 46.8m cartons
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ArticleIncome down at Safeway
US retailer reports results in line with expectations, as net income drops nearly US$50m on the corresponding period of 2009
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ArticleChiquita slips to first-quarter loss
Group hit by weaker European banana demand and pricing following harsh winter weather and ongoing tough economic conditions
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ArticleUnited launches Audits Benchmarking Matrix
US produce trade can now compare auditors' quality systems in order to make informed choices about which programmes to use
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ArticleOntario Food Board adopts NASA technology
The air sanitation system reduces the risk of produce cross-contamination, helping to maintain longer shelf-life, reduce food spoilage and ensure food safety
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ArticleUS widens South American papaya access
Papayas from Colombia and Ecuador will be permitted entry into the US from late May onwards
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ArticleOrange River citrus growers join WCCPF
Suppliers from the Orange River will coordinate their first grapefruit and orange exports to the US with the Western Cape Citrus Producers’ Forum
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ArticleSave-a-Lot appoints fresh produce vp
Andrea Wagner was handed the role at the Supervalu-owned discount chain in March this year
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ArticlePBH backs National Strawberry Month
Strawberry Shortcake and her berry best friends to appear on Fruits & Veggies-More Matters toolkit materials next month
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ArticleFPAA welcomes new president
Lance Jungmeyer to become president of Fresh Produce Association of the Americas as of 10 May
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ArticleLAN cargo expands US coldstore
Chilean airfreight group invests millions of dollars in doubling its capacity for storing refrigerated perishable goods in Miami
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ArticleJapan to accept GM papaya
After a research project that began over 20 years ago, Japan has announced it will accept exports of Hawaiian GM papaya
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ArticleCalifornian asparagus in full swing
Good weather conditions have enabled producers to ramp up activities in all growing areas, the state's Asparagus Commission reports
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ArticleChiquita highlights sustainability moves
Multinational outlines past strategies and reveals plans for comprehensive carbon footprint assessment on bananas
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ArticleGrowth for US organic produce sales
Sales of organic fruits and vegetables grew faster than overall US food sales last year, according to new report
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ArticleOpportunities abound for asparagus
European producers must compete on quality and encourage higher consumption among young people, conference concludes
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ArticleSodium warning for US consumers
New report suggest that Americans should increase their intake of low or no sodium foods such as fruits and vegetables
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ArticleCal Giant launches new website
Consumers, trade partners and cycling fans now have access to their own micro-sites offering a wealth of berry-related information