All United States articles – Page 369
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ArticleGrowers vote on Florida citrus research
Ballots have been sent to citrus growers in Florida, to determine whether they will continue to tax themselves to support research projects
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ArticleWashington apples strong despite drop
This season’s Washington apple crop is likely to be down around 5.8 million cartons on earlier estimates - but it will still be a positive year for the US state.
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ArticleCarrier Transicold launches Purfresh service
US group releases refrigeration units equipped with Purfresh Transport system to help protect the quality of seafreighted fresh produce
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ArticleGlobal cherry production grows
The world crop will increase in volume during 2009 despite shortfalls in major growing zones Argentina and Chile
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ArticleSyngenta makes dual lettuce move
The vegetable seed specialist has acquired two US-based lettuce seed companies
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ArticleFDA to overhaul import screening
New web-based system PREDICT has been designed to improve screening and speed up the entry of low-risk products into the US
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ArticleSavings tipped for Thanksgiving
The cost per person for this year’s annual celebratory meal in the US will be less than a typical ‘value meal’ at a fast-food outlet
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ArticleDole handed seafarer responsibility award
Fresh produce giant rewarded for corporate responsibility with regards to its seafarers and maritime employees
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ArticleFresh & Easy reveals opening dates
The UK-owned neighborhood retailer will open its first four stores in Fresno, California, by the end of January 2010
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USDA announces export funding
The USDA has announced it will spend $234m in 2009 on programmes to boost exports of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleChiquita expands television promotion
The group is adding to its banana-focused TV campaign and is now running it in over 40 markets across the US
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ArticleFairtrade products register best ever month
TransFair has recorded a major success in the US, as Fairtrade goods continue to demonstrate impressive growth rates both in the US and worldwide
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ArticleUnited Fresh launches kids campaign
The association is keen to expand the list of US produce industry leaders already supporting the Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009
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ArticleImagination Farms expands sourcing
The addition of apple supplier FirstFruits will allow Imagination Farms to expand its Disney Garden program and further efforts to boost consumption
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ArticleWal-Mart posts higher Q3 earnings
World's largest retailer reports on a quarter that saw net sales increase and diluted earnings grow to US$0.84 per share
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ArticleKey Tech launches fresh-cut innovation
Newly redesigned Compact Dryer boasts a number of innovative features, and is CE-marked and UL-certified
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ArticleSix L's signs Meyer Tomato deal
Exclusive sales and marketing agreement gives Six L's expanded sales volume and greater growing and shipping locations
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ArticleSeald Sweet receives Spanish clementines
Seald Sweet, the co-packer for Imagination Farms, has received its first batch of Spanish clementines from grower Jorge-Garcia Ballester
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ArticleSouth Africa looks back on solid season
The Western Cape Citrus Producers’ Forum expects to have exported almost 35,000 tonnes of citrus to the US by the end of 2009
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ArticleBig Apple promo to boost sales
Stemilt’s new ‘Big Apple’ promotion has been designed to boost sales of jumbo apples during the holiday season