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Intra-EU produce trade could be distorted by coronavirus measures
From hurdles re-entering China to knock-on effects in other markets to a global container shortage, the potential impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on the fresh produce industry are numerous.
March 10 , 2020
National Farmworker Awareness Week gives chance to celebrate farmworkers and educate consumers
PRESS RELEASE Washington, U.S. – This month, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and training organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, is marking National Farmworker Awareness Week by encouraging growers and consumers to share messages honoring the farmworkers that make it possible for Americans to have access to high-quality, fresh […]
March 09 , 2020
California nectarines gain access to China
California nectarines from a few regions have been granted access to the Chinese market, the Asian country's authorities announced on March 4 with immediate effect.
March 09 , 2020
Albertsons files IPO to go public again
Idaho-based Albertsons seeks to raise US$100 million through the offering, although that amount is often used as a placeholder.
March 09 , 2020
Tesco agrees to US$10.6B sale of Malaysian, Thai operations amid Asia exit
On completion, Tesco will no longer have interests outside of Europe as it exited China last month through the sale of its 20% interest in a joint venture for US$361m.
March 09 , 2020
New Zealand kiwifruit industry working on coronavirus mitigation plan amid larger crop
The New Zealand kiwifruit industry is working to mitigate disruption from the global coronavirus outbreak, amid expectations for an even larger crop than last year.
March 09 , 2020
Giant and Safeway workers approve new contract, avoid strike
After the workers' union said it would reject proposals for pension changes in February, the two parties came to an agreement that expands health benefits, ensures pensions.
March 09 , 2020
Elon Musk's brother plans to open 'Super Farm'
Kimbal Musk who was named "Global Social Entrepreneur" of the year by the World Economic Forum in 2017, started Square Roots in Brooklyn, in 2016
March 07 , 2020
FDA unveils leafy green safety action plan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a wide-reaching action plan to improve the safety of leafy greens and prevent and better respond to E. coli outbreaks.
March 06 , 2020
National Mango Board recognizes the contribution of women in the mango industry
PRESS RELEASE Orlando, Florida – The National Mango Board (NMB) is celebrating International Women's Day on March 8, 2020. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The NMB recognizes the contribution of all women […]
March 06 , 2020
