All United States articles – Page 424
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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
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ArticleLate crop cuts Washington cherry promos
The later and lighter harvest has affected marketing budgets for the 2008 season
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ArticleSunOpta's revenue grows but profits dip
The company said the results reflected strong growth and operating earnings in its core operations