All United States articles – Page 396
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ArticleDole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit
Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US
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ArticleDel Monte pineapple lawsuit rejected
The fresh produce multinational has seen a federal judge dismiss accusations of antitrust law violations on Gold pineapple pricing
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ArticleFresh-cut boosts Landec's Q1 results
Despite a strong performance by its fresh-cut vegetable business, the group reported lower revenue and net income
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ArticleLandec hit by economic downturn
The food technology and packaging group's results for fiscal year 2009 have shown a fall in both revenue and and net income
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ArticleFlorida's citrus production area falls
The USDA has reported that the state's citrus acreage fell by 1.3 per cent this season as a result of infected tree elimination
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ArticleDel Monte launches vending machines
The new line features fresh-cut fruit and vegetable packs of bananas, pineapples, grapes, apples, carrots, celery and tomatoes
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ArticleCDC releases state produce report
Group publishes data summarising fruit and vegetable consumption by US state and highlighting environmental policies to improve diet
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ArticleUS Retailers see slow upturn
Senior figures at Kroger and Wal-Mart are forecasting lethargic recovery in consumer confidence and the economic climate
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ArticleKumato a hit in North America
The Sunset-branded brown tomato variety has attracted plenty of interest on the North American market, according to Mastronardi Produce
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ArticleCelebrating the good times
With the PMA Fresh Summit just around the corner, it is interesting to look back on the rise of the US fresh produce import trade
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ArticleAnaheim set for PMA Fresh Summit
The largest US gathering for the international fresh fruit and vegetable industry kicks off in Anaheim on 2 October
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ArticleMixed forecast for Californian navels
Some industry stakeholders are at odds with the United States Department of Agriculture's initial forecast of 80m cartons
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ArticleFDA to up overseas inspections
The association is to increase the number of inspections performed on foreign produce supplier facilities from 200 to 650 next year
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ArticleChiquita pulls out of Angola project
The US multinational and its partner Escom have backed away from plans to enter the African country's banana industry
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ArticleDole plans private notes offering
The US-based fresh produce giant has revealed that it is set to make a private offering of US$310m senior secured notes
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ArticleRetailers jump on fresh bandwagon
A new report reveals non-grocery outlets in the US are starting to stock perishable goods to reflect changing shopper habits
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ArticleDel Monte lands taste award
The group has been recognised for the quality of its Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple product by the International Taste and Quality Institute
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ArticleSalmonella scare prompts spinach recall
A Californian grower has moved to recall a batch of spinach following the discovery of Salmonella in USDA tests
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ArticleSinclair launches variable print system
The labelling specialist has unveiled a new system that could help cut costs and provide clearer, sharper data images
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ArticleKroger's profit hit in second quarter
The retailer has been hit by sharp retail price declines for staple products