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FAO launches emergency project to combat banana disease TR4
A new emergency project targets banana-growing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, where the fruit is a nutritional and economic mainstay.
October 07 , 2019
U.S.: Table grape storage numbers shoot up in second report
The latest figure is still significantly down on the 12.9m boxes registered on Sept. 30 last year, but only slightly below the 10.8m boxes reported in 2017.
October 06 , 2019
"World-first": £120M greenhouse project announced for U.K.
Once operational next year, the two massive greenhouses will be capable of producing more than 1 in 10 of the country’s tomatoes.
October 04 , 2019
State of the Market - Week 39, 2019
Avocado prices saw decreases in the U.S. market in week 39, while in Europe they tended to increase amid low supply levels.
October 04 , 2019
USDA invests $11M in innovative pest management solutions
The research will be focused on solutions to problems that aren't typically available to specialty crop farmers, according to the USDA.
October 04 , 2019
U.S.: Kroger cuts hundreds of jobs amid turnaround concerns
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said last month the company was not “reconfirming” its three-year projection of US$400m in incremental operating profit.
October 03 , 2019
Tesco CEO announces surprise departure
The U.K.-based retailer's shares, which had almost halved in the months before Lewis started his turnaround, have climbed 40% on his watch.
October 03 , 2019
U.S. to hit EU with 25% tariff on certain ag imports after landmark WTO ruling
The U.S. on Wednesday won the largest arbitration award in WTO history in its dispute with the EU over subsidies to Airbus. It will soon apply extra tariffs on products including olives, wine and cherry juice.
October 02 , 2019
U.S.: Walmart opens first supply chain training academy
The development comes amid the need for staff to have new skills in today's ever-changing world where consumers have more shopping choices than ever.
October 02 , 2019
NA greenhouse grower teams with Apeel for plastic-free cucumbers
The news comes just a couple of weeks after Apeel announced a deal with retailer Kroger to provide treated avocados nationwide.
October 02 , 2019
