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State of the Market - Week 45, 2019
Table grape prices in Europe are under pressure, with stocks of local fruit still in the market amid the first arrivals from South America.
November 15 , 2019
Walmart: E-commerce, grocery delivery drive strong Q3
Walmart sees strong e-commerce growth amidst changes in delivery programs and with new CEO in the U.S. during the third quarter.
November 14 , 2019
Sainsbury's named South African stone fruit retailer of the year
Despite a difficult season, Sainsbury's is awarded as retailer of the year by Hortgro for consistently supporting the region's stone fruit campaign.
November 14 , 2019
Ecuadorian bananas: European market 'no longer profitable'
The head of Ecuador's banana growers' association also spoke about this season's recently announced minimum price, which he said reflects technical issues such as preventing the entry of TR4 from Colombia.
November 14 , 2019
C.H. Robinson launches "first and only" freight self-service technology
The web-based offering streamlines the shipping process and allows small businesses to book freight without any shipping knowledge or expertise.
November 14 , 2019
iTradeNetwork launches new products and promotions
"Transparency and traceability are big topics in the industry right now. We're really excited to kind of jump start that change with the products that we have."
November 14 , 2019
Arctic Apples gives the gift of time and convenience at Fresh Summit
PRESS RELEASE Summerland, B.C., Canada – Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc.’s (OSF) recent attendance at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit tradeshow in Anaheim, California was a big success for the developers of nonbrowning Arctic® apples. “We always enjoy attending Fresh Summit – it provides excellent networking opportunities, is the ideal platform to share the newest […]
November 13 , 2019
Sunkist Growers hires new VP of strategy
PRESS RELEASE Valencia, CA – Sunkist Growers recently hired citrus-industry veteran Matt Shekoyan to serve as Vice President of Strategy for the 126-year-old citrus cooperative and its sister co-op, Fruit Growers Supply (FGS). In this new role, Matt is working closely with both Sunkist and FGS to optimize and bring to life the companies’ strategic direction. “We’re excited to […]
November 13 , 2019
U.S. avocado imports jump from all LatAm origins through Q3
Over the nine-month period, total U.S. avocado imports from the region rose by 20% year-on-year from US$1.7bn to US$2bn.
November 13 , 2019
Alibaba sets new record for Singles' Day sales
The event that takes place every year on Nov. 11 is also a major shopping day for high-end imported fruits.
November 13 , 2019
