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

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

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

South Africa: Avocado, macadamia theft, a costly war

Losing millions of dollars last season, avocado and macadamia farmers spoke about prevention methods and the future of the industrys amid rampant theft.

January 10 , 2020

Plastic packaging ban 'could harm environment', new report finds

Firms are swapping to other packaging materials which are potentially even worse for the environment, the cross-party Parliamentary group warns.

January 10 , 2020

Artificial pollination performs better - Israeli startup explains how

Faced with the global threat of dwindling honeybee populations and food security globally, Edete's artificial pollination provides solutions. The startup currently works with almond production.

January 09 , 2020