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Video: Evolution of global grape production

A video shows the evolution of production volumes from 1961 - 2017. It includes wine grapes, table grapes and varieties used for dried fruit.
January 27 , 2020

Australian stonefruit popular for Chinese New Year

Following promotional efforts across China, Malaysia and Thailand, Australian stonefruit sees interest spike among consumers.
January 27 , 2020

U.S.: Changes in lunch program may impact fruit industry

Rolling back Michelle Obama's lunch program, the USDA's new proposal which supposedly cuts food waste means less fruit and vegetables and more fried items.
January 24 , 2020

New leaders bring big changes for Walmart, Sam's

Beginning in February, new leaders are stepping up for Walmart and Sam's Club. As Walmart's chief merchant Steve Bratspies left the company recently, the retailer is refreshing some important leadership roles in the very first months of the decade. Scott McCall will take over Bratspies's position as chief merchant for Walmart U.S. Part of the […]
January 24 , 2020

U.K.: Morrisons cuts thousands of management jobs in major shake-up

The U.K.'s big four supermarkets, including Morrisons, are all making changes to try to stem the flow of shoppers switching allegiance to discount stores.
January 24 , 2020

New red-fleshed apples sell out quickly in Europe

Italian Red Moon apples hit shelves two and a half months ago and the variety is now sold out, despite the fact that harvest was 50% up from last year.
January 24 , 2020

U.S.: Hass Avocado Board releases new category Market Development Tool

PRESS RELEASE                  Mission Viejo, CA - The Hass Avocado Board just released a new Avocado Category Market Development Tool designed to help retailers and industry stakeholders identify, quantify and prioritize potential market-level opportunities for 45 markets. Each market has a unique profile, which varies significantly by population, category development, and other measures using a multi-metric […]
January 23 , 2020

Spain: Valencia estimates €46M citrus losses from devastating storm Gloria

The weather front crashed into eastern Spain at the start of this week, bringing heavy winds, heavy rains, snowfall and huge waves.
January 23 , 2020

Fostering collaboration in agricultural robotics, Naïo Tech outlines the unexpected

Providing autonomous mechanical weeding, a French startup tells us about its unexpectedly collaborative platform and how it solves the labor shortage issue.
January 23 , 2020

South African Flash Gala shipments to reach Far East

After the variety's discovery nine years ago, the first shipment of South African Flash Gala apples - known for their color - will arrive to the Far East.
January 22 , 2020