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U.K.: Aldi, Lidl and Ocado lead Christmas period charge as other retailers slump
While the trio did well, other UK supermarkets stumbled again as Nielsen and Kantar both reported declines for The Big Four.
January 14 , 2020
U.S.: Naturipe forecasts 2020 to be biggest blueberry year ever
This year, almost 750 million pounds of fresh blueberries are expected to be supplied industry-wide, the company said.
January 14 , 2020
Tomra: How digitalization of the supply chain will reduce global food waste
PRESS RELEASE The scale of the global food waste problem is staggering. According to reports, 1.6 billion tons of food are lost or wasted every year, equating to a total value of $1.2 trillion being wiped from the supply chain. With one-third of the total amount of food produced globally being misused, the industry needs to look towards […]
January 13 , 2020
Trade deal brings cheaper U.S. oranges to Japanese supermarkets
Although grocers "don't want to enter into price wars", they're using the new trade deal's benefits as leverage by selling U.S. goods at low prices.
January 13 , 2020
South Africa diversifies grape export markets
South African table grape exports are so far still running higher than the previous season, but a lower proportion sent to the leading European market.
January 13 , 2020
Walmart's 'revolutionary' grocery picking robot offers streamlined online shopping
Automated carts with data collecting technology operate in a warehouse to pick out groceries for Walmart's customers while associates handpick produce.
January 13 , 2020
Total apple stocks up in the U.S. but down in Europe
Total reported apple stocks in the U.S. market as of Jan. 1 were up 15% year-on-year at 144.1m bushels, but down 14% in Europe at 230m.
January 13 , 2020
U.S. table grape market offers strong supply, diverse new varieties
An industry representative told us about abnormalities in imports this year, diverse varietals out of Peru and how new Chilean grape arrivals will impact prices.
January 11 , 2020
State of the Market - Grape supplies fall in Europe
In week 1, grape supplies fell in Europe, while blueberry prices rose in China and avocado demand remained moderate in the U.S.
January 10 , 2020
Cocaine found in bananas sent to Portugal for second time in a year
Portuguese authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation, the second time cocaine has been found concealed in bananas from Latin America in 12 months.
January 10 , 2020
