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Walmart may sell majority stake in Asda

UK's third-largest grocery chain Asda is owned by Walmart, who is now speaking with interested parties about potentially selling a majority stake.
February 28 , 2020

China's port congestion eases amid fluctuations in global produce pricing

While Chinese ports are clearing their coronavirus-related backlogs, it has been revealed that produce pricing has been heavily affected by the outbreak.
February 28 , 2020

Brexit risks produce shortage as immigration laws tighten

Last week the U.K. released its new immigration policy that would end all movement of EU workers who supply the agricultural industry with 60% of its labor.
February 28 , 2020

Apeel Sciences welcomes Taylor Sokol as new director of foodservice

PRESS RELEASE Santa Barbara, California — Apeel Sciences, a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and one of TIME Magazine's 50 Genius Companies, appointed Taylor Sokol as the company’s Director of Foodservice. Sokol will establish and manage relationships with both commercial and non-commercial foodservice customers including distributors, foodservice management companies, independent restaurants and wholesalers. By shaping Apeel’s strategy […]
February 27 , 2020

Tree created that can produce 40 stonefruit varieties

Grafting techniques have been used to create a tree that can produce 40 different stonefruit varieties, which ripen sequentially from July to October in the U.S.
February 27 , 2020

Australia: TR4 confirmed on fourth Tully banana farm

Australia's Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) has confirmed the presence of Fusarium Wilt tropical race IV on a fourth Tully Valley banana farm in Queensland.
February 27 , 2020

Carrefour China saw significant profit this quarter

Turning a profit for the first time in seven years, Carrefour China's new owner announced financial results for the first time.
February 27 , 2020

U.S. Hass avocado grew 5% in dollars for 2019 Q3

Hass avocados outperformed other fruits in Q3 with a rise in dollars greater than other produce, although overall dollar growth rate is down from last year.
February 27 , 2020

U.S.: Amazon opens first cashierless store

Cashierless grocery is undoubtedly a trend and people are eager to see what Amazon's new checkout-free grocery store has in store for shoppers.
February 26 , 2020

Mexican avocado industry notes rise in U.S. consumption

The country's exporter's association met to talk about recent developments after the Mexican avocado industry's promotions, pointing to strong results.
February 26 , 2020