U.S.: ALDI says study shows its stores are simpler and faster

An ALDI-commissioned Kantar study concluded 77% of the participants agree the store is "simpler to shop" compared to other grocery stores.

October 15 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: A look at Chile's export forecast in turbulent waters

Chile's recent announcement of a record crop came amid very low prices in the U.S. market. What could we expect pricing to be like in January and February?

October 15 , 2019

Jupiter Group EU is born with Cool Fresh acquisition complete

Jupiter Group Europe has officially been formed following the finalization of the acquisition of former Netherlands-based produce marketer Cool Fresh International.

October 14 , 2019

U.S. regulators allow GM cotton to be used as food source

The development paves the way for a protein-packed new food source that its developers said could help tackle global malnutrition.

October 14 , 2019

U.S.: Breakthrough as researchers grow citrus greening bacteria for first time

Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium will make it easier for researchers to find treatments for the devastating disease.

October 14 , 2019

Kroger's Ocado plan for grocery delivery a "misstep", says financial firm

Analysts reportedly say that Kroger should have followed Walmart's lead and invested in micro-fulfillments rather than costly centralized fulfillment centers.

October 11 , 2019

South Africa: Fruit exporters get new cold store in Western Cape

Southern African Fruit Terminals says the 5,500-pallet-capacity facility in Abland is suitable for subtropicals, citrus, grapes, stone fruit and pome fruit.

October 11 , 2019

Report alleges abuses in major supermarket supply chains

Workers on farms and plantations that supply many big supermarkets are often subject to poverty pay, harsh working conditions, and gender discrimination, Oxfam claims.

October 11 , 2019

Mission Produce to present new innovation at PMA Fresh Summit

This post-harvest product was designed by Hazel Technologies, which develops new technologies to extend the quality and shelf-life of fresh produce.

October 10 , 2019

Florida orange forecast "solid news" for industry

"This incremental increase is good news for the industry as we continue to recover from Hurricane Irma and the devastating effects of citrus greening."

October 10 , 2019