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U.S.: Kroger and Lidl agree to dismiss trademark lawsuit
The development comes after a judge denied Kroger’s request for a preliminary injunction after a hearing in July.
September 13 , 2017
Australia: Woolworths takes the lead with online pick up service
With the imminent arrival of Amazon's online retail store in Australia, one of the country's top supermarkets has made a big move into "ultra-convenience and personalization".
September 13 , 2017
California: Farmworker dues to pay US$1.2M+ for UFW internal strife
A court has ruled collections from workers at four California farming operations must be used to pay off damages relating to the UFW's treatment of its own organizers.
September 13 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 36, 2017
Prices were high for Chilean Navels in the U.S. in week 36, and they are expected to increase further as supply diminishes.
September 13 , 2017
U.S.: Southeast ports begin to reopen following hurricane
The situation at major Southeast ports is returning to normal after widespread closures.
September 12 , 2017
U.S.: POM Wonderful acquires Ruby Fresh
North America's leading pomegranate company says the deal will boost availability both during and outside of the domestic season.
September 12 , 2017
U.K.: M&S launches micro herbs grown underground in old WWII air raid shelter
The initiative is backed by celebrity and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr.
September 12 , 2017
Germany: Rewe gives €600,000 to Central American banana fund
The retailer's banana fund goes towards a series of social and environmental projects, with the latest round destined for Costa Rica and Panama.
September 12 , 2017
U.S. to allow imports of Japanese persimmon with calyxes
APHIS has highlighted that a very minor proportion of Japanese production is exported.
September 12 , 2017
NZ: "MPI was wrong to allow imports of pollen", says Kiwifruit Claim rep
The plaintiffs involved in New Zealand's controversial Kiwifruit Claim allege the MPI took shortcuts in its import permit process for pollen that brought vine disease Psa into the country.
September 11 , 2017
