All United States articles – Page 407
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ArticleMaersk enhances South Atlantic service
The shipping group has broadened its South Atlantic coverage by adding calls to US ports of Savannah and Wilmington
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ArticleUS sales up for Wal-Mart in January
While domestic sales climbed at the retail giant, January saw international sales fall 7.3 per cent
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NYK resumes New York flights
Japan’s Nippon Cargo Airlines will resume suspended flights between Tokyo and New York
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Perishables Group launches new website
The revamp includes various new features such as client portals and frequently updated overviews of department and category trends within the US fresh food industry
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Wal-Mart to expand in Peru with Chile's D&S
The US retail giant is planning to widen its supermarket network across Latin America following a deal with Chilean retail leader Distribución y Servicio
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Peru consolidates EU supply position
The European Union remains the primary destination for Peruvian agricultural exports following a 25 per cent rise in total shipments during 2008
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Weis Markets names new president
David Hepfinger is to take over as president and chief executive officer to oversee the development and execution of the retailer’s strategic growth and go-to-market initiatives
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Retailers boost kids health drive
The successful link up between key US supermarket chains and the Produce for Kids organization has increased funds to help promote healthy eating among children
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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