All United States articles – Page 379
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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
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ArticleUSDA launches health competition
Contestants will compete for US$40,000 in prizes as they develop new tools to help raise a generation of healthier kids
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Let's see those brands, sports fans
Opportunities abound in the world of sport for fresh produce marketers to show off their brands, without it costing the earth
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US urged to ease Cuba trade restrictions
New legislation would reportedly make agriculture a strong player in the Cuban market and increase US agricultural exports
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ArticleNew appointments for watermelon board
NWPB welcomes new officers and executive committee to coordinate research, communication and marketing of watermelons in the US
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ArticleFirstFruits rolls out Opal apple campaign
Washington State-based marketing group unveils new variety, which is a cross between Golden Delicious and Topaz
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ArticleNMB to undergo USDA referendum
The National Mango Board goes to polls to determine continued research and promotion efforts
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ArticleArgentina to renew calls for US entry
The country’s authorities are to present “sufficient” phytosanitary guarantees in order to keep negotiations on track
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ArticleRSA citrus growers plan next US season
Western Cape suppliers have met with their Orange River counterparts as the latter prepare to export grapefruit to the US
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ArticleUSDA finalises Canadian regulations
Ruling put in place to cut down the threat posed by prohibited fruits and vegetables crossing the Canada-US border