All United States articles – Page 403
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ArticleUnited Fresh sets new policy priorities
The US produce association is gearing up to tackle major issues confronting the fresh fruit and vegetable industry following a number of meetings in Arizona
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Grapefruit squeezes past freeze
Grapefruit in Florida narrowly escaped a damaging freeze last week
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Produce critical to dietary guidelines
The PMA is calling for a strong fruit and vegetable presence in the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Mexican avocados consolidate US top spot
A three-month campaign to boost consumer awareness in the US has exceeded expectations as Mexico reigns strong as the country’s leading avocado supplier
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Bruce Peterson exits Naturipe Farms post
Former Wal-Mart executive who became the Florida berry group’s president is to join the firm’s board of directors
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ArticleWhole Foods merger case suspended
Whole Foods may be on the verge of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission over the organic food retailer’s acquisition of Wild Oats
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ArticleUS bill could boost FDA authority
New legislation proposed this week would increase food and drug inspections in the US but at a cost to the industry
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ArticleDole completes flower business sale
Dole Food has sold most of its flower division and a number of banana properties in South America
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Maersk updates WestMed service
The changes allow Maersk Line to expand coverage while improving reliability and transit times between the Mediterranean and North America
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Purfresh validates greener fruit protection
A new study has shown that Purfresh technology is able to halt grey mould nesting in table grapes without the use of chemicals
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ArticleIndustry mourns Stemilt founder
Washington State-based Stemilt Growers has paid respects to Tom Mathison who passed away on 26 December
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Chiquita advances heart healthy drive
Chiquita and Fresh Express have pledged continued support for the American Heart Association’s campaign to help fight heart disease by rewarding produce consumption
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ArticleUS retailers join forces with suppliers
The Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association have signed a collaboration agreement to improve initiatives within the supply chain
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ArticleAnnual US retail sales to slide 0.5 per cent
Although the deep recession should give way to growth in the second half, the National Retail Federation predicts overall US retail sales will fall by 0.5 per cent in 2009
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Trader Joe’s recalls sliced apples
The supermarket operator has widened its peanut butter recall to sliced green apples with natural peanut butter as the salmonella scare continues in the US
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Maxco-Proactive ink joint venture
The US-based packaging manufacturers aim to develop sustainable packaging to set them apart as leaders in the agricultural market
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ArticleVilsack names agriculture advisors
The US Department of Agriculture has appointed a new chief of staff and deputy chief of staff to serve under Tom Vilsack
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Food Lion axes 80 jobs
The Delhaize subsidiary has been forced to cut staff numbers at its flagship banner as well as its Harvey’s, Bottom Dollar and Bloom stores
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ArticleUSDA to open south Miami lab
The R&D laboratory will work to find better ways to protect the US’s agricultural and natural resources from foreign plant pests and diseases
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USDA makes COOL funding u-turn
The reversal of a decision to fund US country-of-origin-labeling initiatives with millions from the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program has been welcomed by industry leaders