All United States articles – Page 368
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ArticleUnited announces foodservice winners
Top chefs and companies to be honoured at United Fresh 2010’s Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards
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ArticleDole lowers water use in banana packing
Group introduces energy-efficient New Millennium Packing System to its Standard Fruit de Costa Rica banana operation
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ArticleCoastline adds to sales team
The salad and vegetable supplier is looking to grow with the support of former Dole employee Jim Gipe
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ArticleMore produce for US school children
The Healthy Food in Schools Act pledges to improve nutrition in school-provided meals and support local farmers
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ArticleRecord investment for US child nutrition
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 will provide US$4.5bn in new funding over the next decade
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ArticleUSDA predicts bigger valencia crop
The USDA’s latest valencia orange crop prediction is 34m cartons, up by around 21 per cent on last season’s total yield
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Article7-Eleven plans Las Vegas expansion
US convenience retailer plans to strengthen its position through new developments, acquisitions and remodelling
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ArticleMoody's pushes up Chiquita rating
Credit ratings agency boosts US fresh produce multinational's status to B2 from B3
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ArticlePBH receives funding boost
Taylor Farms to increase its contribution to foundation with US$250,000 pledge over the next five years
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ArticleSouthern Chile receives fruit donations
Chilean growers are working with the global produce community to bring much needed supplies to earthquake-stricken areas
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ArticlePossible solution to satsuma mite problem
Researchers in the US have found potential solutions for satsuma growers battling the destructive citrus red mite
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ArticleHLB pushes papaya health benefits
Group cites recent study highlighting cancer-fighting properties of papaya leaves as further proof of fruit's health benefits
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Wal-Mart to slash grocery prices
Another round of price cuts are on the cards as competition to attract shoppers hots up in the US food retail market
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US to promote exports in Japan
Agricultural secretary Tom Vilsack will head to Japan in April as part of President Obama's efforts to increase US exports
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ArticleCanada unveils pear consumer guide
New marketing tool designed to increase awareness of pears among French-speaking consumers in Quebec
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ArticleAvocados outpace produce category
The volume and value of avocado sales in the US grew further in 2009, overtaking results for the entire fresh fruit and vegetable sector
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ArticleAdditional groups back Chile petition
US maritime union and Wal-Mart are supporting the temporary suspension of Chilean table grape import restrictions
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ArticleBanana link to HIV prevention
US researchers have discovered that banana lectins have the capacity to stop the transmission of HIV
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ArticleSuperValu focus of “buyout” talks
Shares in the second-largest US retailer have surged as rumours circulate that the company is facing a buyout
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ArticleWhole Foods warns of Chile shortage
US-based retailer claims Chilean table grapes will be limited in supply through April following February’s earthquake