All United States articles – Page 415
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California navel crop to plummet
Californian navel orange production is expected to hit a record low this season
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ArticleFalse codling moth found in California
A false codling moth has been found in California, prompting fears of an infestation and quarantine
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ArticleFood safety to take centre stage at PMA Fresh Summit
The organisers say the topic will be an integral part of this year’s produce business event
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ArticleParts of San Diego quarantined as psyllid count mounts
The measure will prevent the movement of citrus trees and require harvested fruit to be commercially cleaned before shipment
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ArticleWhole Foods inks Florida tomato pact
The US-based organic retailer has signed an agreement to help improve wages and working conditions for Florida tomato pickers
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ArticleCalifornia psyllid finds mount
The authorities remain hopeful that they can contain the pest’s spread, as the discoveries are in the same area
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ArticleProgreso expands mango and onion programme
Imported volumes are set to increase significantly following its partnership agreement with Growers Alliance
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ArticleTop-end fruits priced out of market
The high price of some imported fruits is barring their entry into Bangladesh this year, as the soaring cost of staples curbs the spending power of this extremely price-sensitive market
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ArticleCalavo profits shrink on lower margins
Tighter supplies from Mexico pushed third quarter net income down from US$2.2m to US$1.4m
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ArticleHamburg Süd offers new US–Aus/NZ service
Three new services have been introduced to improve transit times between the US West Coast and Australia/New Zealand
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit exports reach record levels
A USDA report has shown that production and exports reached new highs in 2007
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ArticleKids follow parents' eating patterns
A new study suggests that children eat more fruit and vegetables when their parents consume more themselves
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Pure Pacific looks to Optyx technology
The organic fresh-cut specialist has opted to implement Key Technology's latest laser sorter
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Industry offered help with COOL
The PMA and Western Growers are co-hosting an web event on 6 August to help produce companies unravel the new legislation
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ArticleChiquita to reward brand loyalty
Fresh Funds programme will offer consumers opportunity to earn points on certain Chiquita and Fresh Express products
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US potatoes try for China
US potato exporters are trying to overcome pest fears to access the Chinese market
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ArticleShake-up in banana import ranking
Russia and the European Union have overtaken the US to become the largest banana importers during the first six months of 2008
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ArticleNW cherry growers reflect on tough season
Reduced volumes and sluggish domestic demand made 2008 a difficult marketing year according to the Washington Fruit Commission
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Study: Produce packaging set to soar
An investigation into the future of produce packaging in the US has predicted that demand could hit US$4.7bn by 2012
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ArticleUS re-opens doors to Honduran melons
After finding no evidence of salmonella contamination, Montelibano has received the green light to resume exports to the US