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Ahold USA testing UV disinfection robots in distribution centers
The new disinfection robot by Ava Robotics disinfects both air and surfaces at a rate of approximately 9,000 square feet per hour, with 99% effectiveness against Covid-19.
January 11 , 2021
U.K. supermarkets running low on some fruit and veg amid port delays
Gaps are appearing on British supermarket fruit and vegetable shelves amid warnings that supplies are being squeezed by Brexit red tape at ports and staff shortages at food producers due to Covid.
January 11 , 2021
USITC to investigate the effects of cucumber and squash imports
The investigations were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Dec. 7, and the two separate reports are expected to be transmitted at the end of this year.
January 11 , 2021
U.S.: Q4 retail potato sales show continued growth
While all categories, except deli-prepared sides, grew in dollars and volume sales from October to December, dehydrated potatoes saw the largest growth in both.
January 08 , 2021
England to consult on enabling gene-edited foods post-Brexit
The British government is to begin a consultation on enabling the use of gene-edited crops and livestock in England, in a potentially significant post-Brexit departure from EU policy on agricultural technology.
January 07 , 2021
Peruvian grape exports started season with 11% growth
Exports during October, the season’s opening month, rose by 11% year-on-year to US$80 million, but there is some unease due to the agricultural protests in the Ica region that affected transit throughout December.
January 06 , 2021
Freshfel Europe launches SpeakUp4FruitVeg campaign
Freshfel Europe has launched a digital campaign for 2021, which both celebrates the UN’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and aims to gain support for the industry from EU decision-makers.
January 06 , 2021
Ahold Delhaize completes FreshDirect acquisition
The Netherlands-based supermarket chain and Centerbridge Partners have closed the acquisition of New York City-based online grocer FreshDirect after receiving regulatory clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
January 06 , 2021
Former Hortifrut exec joins Terra Exports
Long time berry industry executive Felipe Juillerat has joined fresh fruit company Terra Exports' advisory board.
January 04 , 2021
U.S. federal judge blocks H-2A wage rate freeze, reforms
A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from carrying out changes to the H-2A minimum wage rates that would hold down annual pay increases and potentially encourage farms to import more foreign workers under the visa program.
January 04 , 2021
