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U.S.: ALDI says study shows its stores are simpler and faster

An ALDI-commissioned Kantar study concluded 77% of the participants agree the store is "simpler to shop" compared to other grocery stores.
October 15 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: A look at Chile's export forecast in turbulent waters

Chile's recent announcement of a record crop came amid very low prices in the U.S. market. What could we expect pricing to be like in January and February?
October 15 , 2019

Jupiter Group EU is born with Cool Fresh acquisition complete

Jupiter Group Europe has officially been formed following the finalization of the acquisition of former Netherlands-based produce marketer Cool Fresh International.
October 14 , 2019

SGS Produce: California’s favorite full service wholesale produce company for over 100 years

PRESS RELEASE For over 100 years, SGS Produce has provided Californians with the freshest fruits and vegetables available. The beating heart of the thriving California fresh produce industry, SGS Produce has been trusted by generations of growers to connect them with consumers. By staying true to their three guiding business principals of integrity, professionalism and […]
October 14 , 2019

Driscoll's award-wining documentary, The Last Harvest, sheds light on the labor shortage challenge

This month, the documentary is set to screen at the PMA Fresh Summit as part of the Expo’s first Experience Extension with Films.
October 14 , 2019

U.S. regulators allow GM cotton to be used as food source

The development paves the way for a protein-packed new food source that its developers said could help tackle global malnutrition.
October 14 , 2019

African avocado production 'could rise as quickly as Colombia's'

Many countries in the continent could greatly increase their supplies of avocados given the right conditions, Zac Bard of Westfalia fruit told World Avocado Congress attendees last month.
October 14 , 2019

U.S.: Breakthrough as researchers grow citrus greening bacteria for first time

Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium will make it easier for researchers to find treatments for the devastating disease.
October 14 , 2019

U.S.: Trump announces "phase one" trade deal with China

U.S. President Trump said on Friday that he had reached a “substantial deal” with China that will forestall a planned tariff increase on Oct. 15.
October 11 , 2019

Uber moves into grocery delivery with Cornershop acquisition

The news comes a day after Walmart Canada announced it is expanding its official partnership with the Chile-based startup, which is also present in Mexico, Peru and Toronto.
October 11 , 2019