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Sam's Club names new CEO
The former executive vice president of Neighborhood Markets who moved to the U.S. from Australia in 2015 has taken over from Greg Foran.
November 15 , 2019
Brazilian fruit to enter China for the first time
"Not only is this a huge step for melons, but also for all Brazilian fruit" - a deal that opens the Chinese market for Brazil was made official this week.
November 15 , 2019
U.S. Kroger announces location of new Ocado facility
The new facility with be the U.S. retailer's sixth that it will open in partnership with U.K.-based online grocery retailer Ocado.
November 15 , 2019
South African table grapes see uptick in early exports
Export volumes through week 45 were more than four-times higher year-on-year, with the majority made up of white seedless varieties.
November 15 , 2019
U.S.: Odwalla debuts sugar-free smoothie products
U.S. company Odwalla has launched a new line of sugar-free smoothie products, which it recently presented to attendees at the PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, California.
November 15 , 2019
Knowing food's origin can make it taste better, says new study
Knowledge of the origin of food "significantly" changes the perception of the food and is attached to feelings of cultural pride, says a new study.
November 15 , 2019
Walmart: E-commerce, grocery delivery drive strong Q3
Walmart sees strong e-commerce growth amidst changes in delivery programs and with new CEO in the U.S. during the third quarter.
November 14 , 2019
Sainsbury's named South African stone fruit retailer of the year
Despite a difficult season, Sainsbury's is awarded as retailer of the year by Hortgro for consistently supporting the region's stone fruit campaign.
November 14 , 2019
C.H. Robinson launches "first and only" freight self-service technology
The web-based offering streamlines the shipping process and allows small businesses to book freight without any shipping knowledge or expertise.
November 14 , 2019
The world's largest cherry was grown in far-southern Chile
The massive cherry belonging to Claudio Vergara Tagle was harvested last season but the record has now become official.
November 14 , 2019
