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Plum pox disease 'eradicated in the U.S.'
The USDA held a ceremony earlier today to proclaim that states previously impacted by the disease are not longer affected.
October 17 , 2019
Does kiwifruit help you sleep? Major study to find out
Massey University researcher Alex Kanon plans to spend the next three years investigating exactly what it is about kiwifruit that helps with sleep.
October 17 , 2019
U.S.: California's Wonderful pomegranate crop forecast lower
The Pomegranate Council notes the beginning of Wonderful pomegranate harvest and gives insight to projected state of this season's harvest.
October 17 , 2019
Chile forecasts record cherry crop for 2019-20
Although the Chilean cherry industry has forecast record volumes, the original number was even higher at 220,000MT.
October 16 , 2019
Hazel partners with WP Produce to extend green-skinned avocado shelf life
WP Produce Desbry brand green-skinned avocados will now be shipped with Hazel's shelf-life-extending technology.
October 16 , 2019
U.S.: Lidl to open new stores in Long Island
Lidl US will serve shoppers in East Meadow, Oakdale, Patchogue and Lake Grove. There will be a total of eight new Lidl food markets.
October 16 , 2019
USDA to purchase $30M of domestic table grapes to boost consumption
The purpose is to "encourage the continued domestic consumption" by diverting them from normal trade and commerce channels.
October 15 , 2019
U.S.: AeroFarms launches new line of microgreens to "disrupt" category
It will begin selling two varieties, Micro Super Mix and Micro Spicy Mix, at Northeast Whole Foods Market locations and online via FreshDirect.
October 15 , 2019
U.S.: Walmart to start delivering groceries into your fridge
Customers in three cities can now have groceries delivered into their kitchen or garage fridge, as Walmart expands its grocery programs.
October 15 , 2019
Guinness record for heaviest avocado in Hawaii
The Pokini family on the island of Maui grew the world record avocado that weighed 5.6 pounds (2.54 kilograms).
October 15 , 2019
