All United States articles – Page 366
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ArticleProduce categories to watch in 2010
With competition strengthening in the US, those fresh fruit and vegetable categories which best satisfy consumer demand are set to succeed the most
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ArticleResearchers develop automated plant sorter
Pittsburgh researchers have developed a machine that uses computer vision and machine learning technology to sort strawberry plants by quality
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Pacific carriers to raise rates
The WTSA have announced they will recommend an increase in westbound trans-Pacific shipping rates from 15 February 2010
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ArticleUSDA invests in emerging markets
The USDA has provided US$8.2m in funding to promote overseas market access for US food and agriculture under its Emerging Markets Programme
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ArticleChiquita handed notice in EC banana probe
Company issued a Statement of Objections by the European Commission over alleged banana activities in southern Europe
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ArticleAhold to expand US supermarket network
Giant-Carlise, a division of Ahold USA, has agreed to acquire a number of stores from Ukrop Super Markets
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ArticleUS navel orange imports gain pace
The greater volume of citrus entering the US from Chile is adding to the category’s value on a year-round basis
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ArticleFDA opens Mexico office
US Food and Drug Administration opens third post in Latin America and its tenth international office in the past 13 months
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ArticleNW pear exports on the slide in Europe
A larger European crop has meant lower export volumes to the continent for the US northwest pear industry
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ArticleCostco reports Q1 sales rise
Profits remain flat after lower gas prices, higher merchandise costs and a weak dollar offset the growth in sales
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ArticleUS apple holdings down on 2008
Fresh apple holdings for December fall 9 per cent on the previous year, according to the US Apple Association
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ArticleUS school salad bars receive thumbs up
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act seeks to provide more than US$120m over five years to boost healthy eating habits in schools throughout the US
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ArticleMoffitt named as export council chairman
Pear Bureau Northwest president and CEO has been named as chairman of the United States Agricultural Export Development Council
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Mexico ramps up avocado activities
The marketing campaign for Mexican avocados in the US enters full throttle this week as the American football playoffs season draws closer
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ArticleVend Natural in Del Monte link-up
Del Monte fresh-cut produce will be available in Vend Natural’s specially-designed healthy vending machines throughout the US
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ArticleCalifornia Giant spreads holiday cheer
Fundraising reaches record levels as the berry marketer supports local families, the elderly and children
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ArticleUS unveils food safety facility
The new center aims to ensure the safety of imported goods by improving communication and reducing redundant inspection processes
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ArticleScientists identify lone greening bacteria
Research at the University of Florida has revealed that citrus greening is almost certainly caused by one species of bacteria
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ArticleFitch boosts Dole's issuer default rating
Credit rating agency increases Dole Food Company's rating following extensive debt reduction
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ArticleOTA launches consumer tool
The Organic Trade Association in the US has unveiled a new website to help consumers get to grips with organics