All United States articles – Page 410
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ArticleGrowers slam FDA "progress" claims
The US Food and Drug Administration has been criticised for its response to the recent Salmonella crisis, which was linked to tomatoes
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Wal-Mart and McDonald's pull tomatoes
Two of the biggest names in US food retailing have taken action to withdraw certain varieties of tomato following last week's Salmonella outbreak
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ArticleGood start for north-west cherries
With export volumes from north-west US set to peak in July and continue until late August, fruit quality is reported as "exceptional"
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ArticleFDA widens salmonella search
The agency is believed to be looking at other foods as the possible source of the Saintpaul outbreak
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ArticleWal-Mart expands local sourcing programs
The retailer says it expects to sell around US$400m of regionally sourced produce this year
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ArticleTalks to avert new port strike in US
Closure of US West Coast ports looms as talks reach deadline
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ArticleWal-Mart launches Marketside website
The US retail giant has unveiled the site for its new small-store format outlets, thought to be in competition with Tesco's Fresh & Easy stores
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European Flavors at Fancy Food show
A project aimed at encouraging the consumption of European fresh produce makes its first appearance at top New York food show
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Vangelos confirmed as Sun World CEO
Leading US fresh produce company Sun World International has appointed Allen Vangelos as its permanent president and CEO
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US stores feel impact of Chilean strike
A leading US importer has revealed that Chile’s recent port strike has lead to an ongoing shortage of citrus and apples in US supermarkets
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New US berry marketer launched
Top softfruit growers from the US and Chile have launched Naturipe Foods, a joint venture they claim is the largest berry producer and marketer in North America
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ArticleDelay 'likely' for California table grapes
This year’s San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest is expected to be two weeks late, say media reports
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ArticleMexican growers pledge safety scheme
With the fallout from the US Salmonella scare still fresh, tomato exporters in Sinaloa state, Mexico, are planning a new certification scheme for the country’s fresh produce sector
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California packs record cherry volumes
With the season at an end, growers have reported a 16 per cent increase in cherry carton volumes
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ArticleRFID study underway
Following extensive laboratory testing, a field study of RFID technology at different stages of the supply chain has begun in the US
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Own brand sales up for Kroger
The group's CEO has reported strong sales of own-label products during the first quarter of the year
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ArticleCalifornia grape companies broaden their horizons
The state’s table grape producers have reported a steady rise in exports as they seek to tap into new markets across the globe
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Typhoon wreaks P900m in damage
The Philippines is reeling after typhoon Frank wiped out crops and infrastructure in Eastern Visayas worth some P900m
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ArticleCostco secures Australian site
The US discount retailer will launch its first store in the Docklands area of Melbourne next year
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ArticleSalmonella traced to Florida, Mexico
As the number of people infected by the recent Salmonella outbreak hits 552, the FDA is investigating farms in Mexico and Florida as possible sources