All United States articles – Page 421
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ArticleSalmonella discovered at eight US companies
An FDA investigation into produce in the US and Mexico has found three different strains of Salmonella at eight different US groups, including retailers, distributors, growers and wholesalers
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Univeg, Chiquita confirm Atlanta deal
The €65m acquisition of German fresh produce distributor Atlanta by Univeg has been completed, both parties have confirmed
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ArticleFDA approves salad irradiation in the US
Iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach can now be subjected to higher doses of irradiation to control bacteria
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ArticlePWP launches rainbow packaging series
The biodegradable and sustainable range of colourful cartons are aimed at enhancing the appeal of items such as perishable products to youngsters
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ArticleChiquita Brands called for questioning
Managers from Chiquita and its Colombian partners are to appear before a Colombian prosecution over deals made with a local paramilitary group
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ArticleNorthwest pear campaign gets underway
Early estimates show volumes are slightly down on last year, but production of winter pear varieties has risen significantly
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New York growers eligible for aid
17 counties in the New York have been declared disaster areas following June hailstorms
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ArticleUS anticipates Uruguay apple rush
Uruguay is eyeing opportunities for bi-coloured apples in the US following the opening up of the market last year
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Tanimura Distributing files for bankruptcy
The Californian group owes over US$10.6m in outstanding debts, a US court has heard
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ArticleLimoneira reveals expansion plans
The US lemon producer-exporter is looking for opportunities in Asia, Europe and Latin America
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ArticleDominican bananas unaffected by storm
The weather system that hit the Dominican Republic on Sunday (17 August) has had "no meaningful impact" on banana production
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ArticleCalifornia deemed Med-fly free
Mediterranean fruit fly infestations have been eradicated from California’s Los Angeles, Santa Clara and Solano counties
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ArticlePeru seals US veg supply top spot
Peru has exported US$121m-worth of vegetables to the US during the first half of 2008, sealing its position as the country's leading supplier
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Question marks over salmonella outbreak
FDA admits it has still to identify why small outbreak spread across the US but expands Mexican investigation
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Korea ups avocado intake
Mexico overtook the US as Korea's number one avocado supplier in 2007, a USDA report has revealed.
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Article17 per cent profit jump for Walmart
The US retailer has reported improved results for the second quarter of 2008, despite the difficult economic climate
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ArticleSeald Sweet’s McCranie to stand down
Mr McCranie, who has been with the marketer for over 40 years, pioneered Florida shipments to Asia and Europe during the 1970s
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ArticlePMA supports global food safety plans
The association says the FDA should develop mandatory Good Agricultural Practices for US-grown and imported produce
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ArticleSunkist sales reps free to roam
The citrus marketing cooperative has revealed plans for a major shake-up of its domestic sales operations
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OTA discusses Farm Bill's organic provisions
A historic meeting has taken place to discuss organic provisions in the recently approved US Farm Bill