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Tesco CEO announces surprise departure
The U.K.-based retailer's shares, which had almost halved in the months before Lewis started his turnaround, have climbed 40% on his watch.
October 03 , 2019
"Remarkable breakthrough": Chinese breeders release TR4-resistant banana variety
The new Cavendish-type variety was developed using chemical mutagenesis techniques. It is now being multiplied and distributed to other provinces around China.
October 03 , 2019
U.S. to hit EU with 25% tariff on certain ag imports after landmark WTO ruling
The U.S. on Wednesday won the largest arbitration award in WTO history in its dispute with the EU over subsidies to Airbus. It will soon apply extra tariffs on products including olives, wine and cherry juice.
October 02 , 2019
U.S.: Walmart opens first supply chain training academy
The development comes amid the need for staff to have new skills in today's ever-changing world where consumers have more shopping choices than ever.
October 02 , 2019
NA greenhouse grower teams with Apeel for plastic-free cucumbers
The news comes just a couple of weeks after Apeel announced a deal with retailer Kroger to provide treated avocados nationwide.
October 02 , 2019
Grapes in Charts: How California's low storage volumes could impact prices
On the recent news of lower cold storage volumes, Colin Fain of Agronometrics looks at the potential impact on the rest of California's season and the upcoming southern hemisphere deal.
October 02 , 2019
Chile forecasts record blueberry exports in 2019-20
In addition, the lower winter chill hours and warm August have resulted in the fruit being one week ahead in development compared to a normal year.
October 02 , 2019
Taylor Fresh Foods acquires fresh-cut vegetable supplier
The CEO of the 120-year-old, Kentucky-based company acquired by Taylor Farms says the transaction provides a 'wonderful opportunity'.
October 02 , 2019
Amazon's grocery store plan moves ahead with California leases
Amazon is planning to operate dozens of grocery stores in cities across the country, part of the online giant’s increasing focus on a bricks-and-mortar presence.
October 02 , 2019
International banana conference to be held in Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MASA) of Mozambique and TechnoServe are hosting a two-day international conference on Controlling Banana Diseases in the African Banana Industry. This conference, held in Maputo on 21 and 22 November 2019, will bring together international experts, banana producers, donors, governments and other private sector partners to discuss strategies for the prevention […]
October 01 , 2019



