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Publication: Fresh Plaza

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Mexico: Protected Designation of Origin for Colima's limes

Producers and authorities support the proposal of obtaining a Protected Designation of Origin for the limes from the state of Colima because of the special degree of acidity that they have, as well as their high shelf life durability and bright green ... [Published Fresh Plaza - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Mexico, Colima (Mexico), Acidity

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

NorgesGruppen

SPAR sales reach 32 billion

SPAR China and SPAR Russia both broke through the €1 billion sales barrier. New partners were recruited and store numbers grew strongly.Austria is by far the largest SPAR country with retail sales of €5.560 billion. South Africa is the second largest ... [Published Fresh Plaza - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Retail Sales, Austria, South Africa, NorgesGruppen, Norway

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Canada: Sales good for Target, but profit down

Canadians spent $86 million at new Target stores after they opened in March, but the cost of expanding the chain was a significant drag on earnings for shareholders.“We experienced an unexpectedly strong surge in sales as guests were eager to see their ... [Published Fresh Plaza - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Canada, Earnings Per Share, United States

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Farmers hope immigration bill yields more foreign ag workers

Farmers across the country warn that shoppers will find even more imported food on their store shelves if Congress fails to pass immigration legislation that would guarantee them enough workers to milk their cows and harvest their fruits and vegetables. ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

Entities: Workers, Agriculture, Immigration

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

California State University, Fresno

California State University, Fresno

California table grape growers award 10 scholarships

Californias table grape growers recently awarded 10 scholarships to students in the grape growing regions of the State. All recipients are 2013 high school graduates headed to higher education in California. Six scholarships are being awarded to children ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

Entities: California State University, Fresno, Workers, Agriculture

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

GMO labeling laws move to forefront in battle over food policy

Across the globe, 61 countries, including China, the European Union's 27 members and even Syria, label genetically modified foods. But in America, consumers are left in the dark when it comes to knowing which foods and products contain genetically modified ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

Entities: Genetically Modified Foods, Genetically Modified, Kate Webb

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

US (TX): Up to 90% peaches wiped out

The recent combination of severe weather event sin Texas may have reduced the peach harvest by around 90% in some places. This is the latest blow to the industry, which has suffered repeated bad harvests in recent years. "The damage is pretty widespread," ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

Entities: Fruit

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

US: Giumarra to offer exclusive pear variety from New Zealand

Giumarra Wenatchee will bring a new pear to the market by becoming the exclusive North American supplier for the Angélys pear, grown in New Zealand by Freshmax. Giumarra will market limited supplies of Angélys this Summer, with initial availability in ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

Entities: New Zealand, Shelf Life, Fruit

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Edward Out (OTC-Holland):

"Difficult to convince supermarkets to choose only organic grapefruits"In the middle of April the harvest of organic Starruby grapefruit started in South Africa. OTC-Holland received the first Starruby's in the meantime and distributed these to their ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

Entities: Organic, Grapefruit, South Africa, Fruit

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Mexico: Lemon production in Yucatan increases by 19%

During the first quarter of this year local lemon production amounted to 5,735 tons, which represents a 19 percent increase when compared with the same period of 2 ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]

Entities: Mexico

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Mexican bribery allegations

A US judge ordered attorneys for Wal-Mart Stores to turn over more information to shareholders seeking records on how the company responded to allegations of bribery involving its operations in Mexico.The plaintiffs also want information about an internal ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]

Entities: Bribery, Allegation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

US: Walmart increases market share during economic difficulties

Groceries, for Walmart, stand-out to say the least. They currently account for some 55% of sales for the massive chain. Food is a critical category where Wal-Mart continues to grow. Indeed, the company now holds roughly a 25% “franchise” on America’s ... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]

Entities: Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Electronic Commerce, Median Family Income

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OTC-Holland annually import 4,000 tons of certified organic citrus fruit from South Africa. Out: "We closely work together with a fixed number of South African suppliers of organic citrus in the areas of quality, planning and spreading of outlets. Together with our suppliers we take care of stable quality supplies to our clients in bulk or small packings. During the season we supply specialized wholesalers and various European chain stores directly with packed citrus products." For more information:

Edward Out (OTC-Holland): [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]

"Despite a difficult environment for our customers, we have continued to achieve growth on growth by lowering the prices of essentials and investing in technology to make shopping more convenient" said Asda president and chief executive Andy Clarke

UK: Asda reports rise in online sales [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]

...cking/Processing Equipment: RayFly Optical Sorter, Raytec Vision, SPA Best New Vegetable Product: Pumpkin Pie Baking Kit, AMF Farms/Bay Baby Produce "These winning products have been selected by United attendees as outstanding representations of the new approaches, ideas and processes that are driving the fresh fruit and vegetable industry forward, and we applaud them for their product development, said John Toner, United's vice president of convention & industry relations. "From its very beginnings, the United show has been the undisputed home of innovation for the produce industry, and these awards continue to showcase the best and brightest minds in the produce business.""

Novelties and knowledge at United Fresh 2013 [Published Fresh Plaza - May 20 2013]

..."We had weather conditions that we thought might be non-conducive to growing good peaches," said Duke Lane, Jr of Lane Southern Orchard. "We have had cold weather late, we had a spring in January and a Winter in March as most people were talking about, so finally, we are glad to finally get to this point."

Georgia peaches on shelves a little late this year [Published Fresh Plaza - May 20 2013]

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Mexico: Protected Designation of Origin for Col... [Published Fresh Plaza - 13 hours ago]
SPAR sales reach 32 billion [Published Fresh Plaza - 16 hours ago]
Canada: Sales good for Target, but profit down [Published Fresh Plaza - 16 hours ago]
GMO labeling laws move to forefront in battle o... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]
Farmers hope immigration bill yields more forei... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]
California table grape growers award 10 scholar... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]
US: Giumarra to offer exclusive pear variety fr... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]
US (TX): Up to 90% peaches wiped out [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]
Edward Out (OTC-Holland): [Published Fresh Plaza - May 22 2013]
Mexico: Lemon production in Yucatan increases b... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]
UK: Asda reports rise in online sales [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]
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Metro reports success of realignment [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]
US: Walmart increases market share during econo... [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]
Mexican bribery allegations [Published Fresh Plaza - May 21 2013]
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Michigan diversifies in case of future bad seasons [Published Fresh Plaza - May 20 2013]
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Georgia peaches on shelves a little late this year [Published Fresh Plaza - May 20 2013]
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