Wal-Mart Stores will offer 100 toys for $10 during holiday seasonSeptember 30th, 2009 Wal-Mart to offer 100 toys for $10 during holidaysBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the key holiday season.
Himachal Pradesh despatches 74 lakh boxes of applesSeptember 23rd, 2009 SHIMLA - The apple season in Himachal Pradesh has finally picked up with 7,400,000 boxes having been transported out of the state. "The apple season is in full swing and 74 lakh boxes have reached various markets in the country.
Himachal wants duty hike on Chinese apple concentrateSeptember 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh wants higher import duty on apple juice concentrate from China, saying this was necessary to save the domestic industry. Apple concentrate is used for fruit juices, nectars and drinks.
Organic or local food? The choice is tough: studySeptember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Organic foods may be healthier and may not tax the environment, but choosing them is not an easy option for consumers when the other option is locally grown foods, says a new study. Chengyan Yue, horticulture professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMTC), and colleague Cindy Tong investigated consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for organically grown and locally grown fresh produce.
Himachal Pradesh to hold apple festivalSeptember 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will hold a two-day apple festival here from Oct 3 to promote the fruit it is famous for, Chief Secretary Asha Swaroop said Thursday. "The state government in collaboration with the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) is holding an 'Apple Festival-09' in Shimla Oct 3 to 4," Swaroop told IANS.
Sweet! Tart! Growers hope juicy, new SweeTango apple from Minn. is as profitable as HoneycrispSeptember 3rd, 2009 Apple growers to release successor to HoneycrispLAKE CITY, Minn. — Apple growers are getting ready to introduce the new sweet-tart SweeTango.
Wal-Mart Stores Web site creates new program that lets outside retailers offer productsAugust 31st, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores Web site adds almost 1M new itemsBRISBANE, Calif. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Biggest mailers to be offered discounts for boosting volume by money-seeking Postal ServiceAugust 12th, 2009 Postal Service planning discounts for big mailersWASHINGTON — Looking for ways to boost business, the Postal Service is planning to offer discounts to some of its best customers. Companies that mailed at least 500,000 first-class letters, cards or large envelopes between Oct.
Apple growers in most parts of the US apple growers expecting good yield, despite heavy rainsAugust 6th, 2009 Most US apple growers expecting good yieldALBANY, N.Y. — Heavy rains in the northeast have apple farmers predicting an ample crop, but record highs in the Pacific northwest could hurt the harvest in Washington, the nation's top apple-growing state.
Rail passengers will get Himachal apple juiceAugust 1st, 2009 SHIMLA - Train travellers will soon be able to quaff apple juice from Himachal Pradesh with Indian Railways deciding to serve it on important trains, state Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta said Saturday. "The state government and the railways have reached an understanding under which packaged juices made from Himachal Pradesh apples would be provided to the passengers," Bragta told reporters.
Apple crop hit hard by adverse weather in UttarakhandJuly 15th, 2009 UTTARAKHAND - Adverse weather conditions have hit hard the apple crop in Ramgarh in Uttarakhand. The crop has been widely affected by the lack of rainfall and hailstorms during the time of flowering.
Increase import duty on apple juice concentrate: HimachalJuly 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has requested the central government to increase the import duty on apple juice concentrate to save the domestic industry. Himachal Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta Saturday met Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma in New Delhi and apprised him of the threats to this sector from Chinese companies, a state government statement said.
Product Recalls: City Baking brand Apple Crumb CakesJune 27th, 2009 Recalls: City Baking brand Apple Crumb CakesThe following recall has been announced:
City Baking LLC is recalling 781 individually wrapped City Baking brand Apple Crumb Cakes because they contain walnuts undeclared on the product's label. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening illness if they eat the products.
Wal-Mart, touting impact in tough economy, says it will create 22,000 jobs in 2009June 4th, 2009 Wal-Mart says it will create 22,000 jobs in 2009BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Washington state grower Stemilt has all its peaches, nectarines certified organicApril 27th, 2009 Wash. grower has all-organic peaches, nectarinesYAKIMA, Wash. — One of the Pacific Northwest's largest fruit growers has had 100 percent of its peach and nectarine crops certified as organic, following a three-year transition period.
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