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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



