All United States articles – Page 371
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ArticleMixed results for consumption study
US consumers claim they ate healthily in 2009 despite a fall in the intake of fruits and vegetables, according to a new report
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ArticleUSDA outlines agricultural export funding
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack announces allocation of funds to trade organisations in bid to boost agricultural exports
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Florida growers approve research order
Citrus producers have voted to continue funding research into disease prevention and eradication through a 3 cent per-box tax
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ArticleCitrus group approves greening research
Florida citrus advisory committee recommends pumping US$2.1m into new research to help stop the spread of the deadly disease
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ArticleUnited to feature food safety centre
The popular traceability and logistics demonstration centre will return to the show floor at the United Fresh 2010 trade fair
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ArticleWal-Mart outsources 10,000 jobs
A third-party marketing company will now run in-store product sampling and demonstrations across the company’s Sam’s Club network
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ArticleWhole Foods launches health drive
The healthy eating initiative, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is rolling out across the retailer's US, Canadian and UK stores
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ArticleWalgreens appointee to drive food foray
Food retail veteran Jim Jensen has joined US drugstore operator Walgreens to spearhead the company’s new fresh food range
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ArticleChiquita handed sustainability award
2009 Circle of Excellence Award presented to US multinational for innovative approach to environmental sustainability
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ArticleRed Globes subject to import regulations
The table grape will no longer feature on the USDA’s list of varieties exempt from inspection and certification prior to import
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ArticleFisher Capespan enters avocado deal
The North American import giant is to source Hass avocados from Mexico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Peru and California
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ArticleChile launches television campaign
The 30-second advertisement, which promotes Chile’s abundance of fresh fruits, will support sales in the US and Canada during the main supply period
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ArticleCrunch Pak using NASA technology
The food safety air sanitation technology kills airborne mould, fungi, bacteria and viruses as well as removes volatile organic compounds
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ArticleUS invests in plant health projects
The USDA has allocated almost US$45m to fund research and development aimed at improving the country’s plant health
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ArticleCouncil proposes carbon system
A new Vessel Efficiency System for cutting carbon emissions has been put forward by the World Shipping Council and its members
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ArticleTarget unveils growth strategy
Store refurbishments, new outlets and expansion outside of the US are all on the cards for discount retailer Target during 2010
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ArticleWada Farms expands Chep relationship
Onion and potato grower-shipper working with Chep to bolster environmental sustainability efforts
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ArticlePMA celebrates global produce community
Produce Marketing Association to expand its presence at Fruit Logistica 2010 and hold a reception on Day 2 of the event
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ArticleSun World believes in Santa
Sun World International has teamed up with Santa Sweets to provide a year-round supply of high-quality grape tomatoes
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ArticleSunkist joins Haiti relief effort
Citrus marketing cooperative to donate US$50,000 to relief campaign in earthquake-hit country