All United States articles – Page 390
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ArticleProduce contributes billions to US economy
PMA study values the economic impact of US produce and floral industry at some US$554bn annually, representing 4.23 per cent of GDP
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Val Verde adopts sanitation technology
The group is to use a NASA-developed system to ensure food quality and safety at its Texas facility
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United Fresh launches virtual marketplace
The online database lists product information on over 220 companies, including exhibitors at the upcoming United Fresh 2009
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ArticleCalifornia stonefruit industry takes stock
Last year was a tough one for the California stonefruit industry, according to the California Tree Fruit Agreement's Gordon Smith.
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ArticleMajor breakthrough on citrus greening
Researchers in the US have taken steps to unlocking some of the mysteries behind citrus greening disease
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Six L’s launches new potato line
The grower-shipper has added fresh Florida potatoes to its product mix with new bags of red, gold and white varieties
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ArticleAmy Philpott to depart United Fresh
The association’s communications vice-president will next week start a new job at PR agency Watson & Mulhern to specialise in crisis communication
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Mexico unveils Amazing Avocado campaign
Focusing on health and versatility, the consumer marketing drive takes place at US retail stores from mid-February to mid-April
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ArticleFreight rate increase for Hapag-Lloyd
The German carrier has bumped up rates on its main container routes to cover rising costs
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Nunhems reveals North American strategy
The vegetable seed group is set to implement a new distribution strategy for the US, Canada and Mexico
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Florida citrus forecast drops again
The USDA has predicted lower than expected volumes of oranges, with early-mid season Navels and Valencias
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | February 2009
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments, departures and news within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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Univeg in landmark deal with Lazo TPC
Strategic agreement will see Belgium-based company develop thermal pest control systems in the Benelux, South Africa, Turkey and Latin America
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Richard Struthers joins OTA
The Organic Trade Association has appointed a new member development manager
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ArticleLower-income shoppers to rise in US
New research has suggested that retailers could benefit from the rise to prominence of the lower-income shopper in the US
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ArticleWal-Mart eyes Chicago store expansion
With just one store in the Windy City, the retail behemoth is reportedly pushing to add five new outlets to its Chicago presence
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Late additions to the industry lexicon
Fruitnet.com analyses some of the buzz phrases that have crept into the fresh produce industry in recent times
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Global interest in Asia Fruit Logistica
Interest in exhibiting at the region's leading fresh produce trade show is high among a range of international companies
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Produce First! holds initiative meeting
The annual event brought together key members of the US fresh produce industry with chefs and culinary executives
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ArticleProduce traceability goes online
The CPMA, PMA and United Fresh have jointly launched an interactive website for fruit and vegetable traceability to help produce companies and allied industries reach milestones