Posts Tagged U.S.

U.S.: APHIS recommends lighter fruit fly treatment for blueberry imports

June 20th, 2013

Argentine and Uruguayan blueberry exporters look set to have improved methyl bromide treatment processes for the U.S.

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Peru may harness new mango varieties

June 20th, 2013

Peru’s Promango plans to import 23 mango varieties from a U.S. gemplasm to widen the industry’s production portfolio.

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U.S.: Dole board under investigation

June 13th, 2013

Two U.S. law firms have launched investigations relating to this week’s acquisition offer from Dole CEO David Murdock.

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Specialty crop groups applaud U.S. Senate farm bill approval

June 11th, 2013

United Fresh says the new Farm Bill supports fruits and vegetables in a way that will provide healthy options to U.S. citizens.

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The heat is on for U.S. West Coast blueberry transition

June 10th, 2013

The U.S. blueberry deal faces potential gaps and oversupply in the coming weeks and months.

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Chilean kiwifruit volumes plummet in Japan, South Korea

June 7th, 2013

Chile’s Carlos Cruzat says kiwifruit marketer Zespri is testing the limits of fair competition in Japan and South Korea.

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Mexico: organic avocado sales rise 20% in Michoacan

June 7th, 2013

Consumers in a key Mexican avocado-growing state are turning their attention to organic produce.

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U.S.: Calavo expects gains from new “blue chip” customers

June 6th, 2013

Sales rose for Calavo Growers in the second quarter as the company continued investments to expand avocado category leadership.

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U.S.: Hass variety drives avocado category growth

June 5th, 2013

A U.S. study has found the Hass variety accounted for 94% of retail avocado sales in 2012.

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Walmart promises full refunds on fresh produce

June 4th, 2013

The United States’ largest produce seller is introducing a new model to ensure quality fruit and vegetables for consumers.

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