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U.S.: Aldi and Publix to buy Lucky's Market stores

After Lucky's Market filed for bankruptcy, Publix said it already has contracts in place and Aldi is looking to expand, saying it is in negotiations.
January 28 , 2020

Indonesia reviews restrictions on Chinese imports amid coronavirus concerns

China is Indonesia's main source of imports and now, amid rising concerns of the coronavirus, Indonesia is evaluating next steps for import regulations.
January 28 , 2020

SNFL hails new protocol allowing direct Spain-Peru plant material shipments

Until recently, protocol-sponsor SNFL had to ship plant material between Spain and Peru via Chile, where it had to be quarantined for two years.
January 28 , 2020

Stonefruit in Charts: Prices at the start of the import season

Over the past few weeks, stonefruit from Chile has been arriving in the U.S., this gives a first glimpse at what nectarine and peach prices look like.
January 28 , 2020

U.S.: Kroger shares fresh food trends for 2020

U.S. retailer Kroger has announced its top food trend predictions for 2020, which include nostalgia, food as medicine and flexitarianism.
January 28 , 2020

Spanish olive growers win first battle in U.S. court against duties

The U.S. Court of International Trade has given the Commerce Department three months to argue why the duties on Spanish olives should be maintained at current levels.
January 28 , 2020

EU: Carrefour Q4 sales jump

Leading French grocer Carrefour released its Q4 results Thursday, citing that its growth remains in line with its 'transformational' five year plan.
January 27 , 2020

Most citrus categories to see global production drops in 2019-20

All major citrus categories are forecast to see year-on-year global production declines in the 2019-20 season with the exception of grapefruit.
January 27 , 2020

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