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Ocado expands into Asia with Japanese robot warehouse deal
U.K.-based online grocer Ocado has reached a deal with Japanese retailer Aeon to build its robot warehouses in the Asian country.
November 29 , 2019
Solar and wind energy critical for agricultural water supply, finds new study
A study takes a new angle on the "water-food-energy nexus" and proves valuable for growers and policymakers concerned with the threat of drought.
November 29 , 2019
Foreign retailers expanding in Chinese grocery market
China welcomes increasingly competitive foreign retailers like Aldi and Walmart as its business rapidly expands and retail policies change.
November 29 , 2019
Argentine pome fruit exports to remain stable in 2020
According to the report, one of the main challenges for the industry has been the rising cost of production, amid a "difficult economic and financial environment".
November 29 , 2019
Biman Bangladesh airlines looks to restart fruit, vegetable export flights
Following a ban in 2016 that caused the carrier to halt fruit and vegetable exports to Europe, Biman Bangladesh announces a plan to start shipping soon.
November 28 , 2019
South African researchers join EU effort to confront fruit fly problem
South Africa's Stellenbosch University team joined an EU funded research project that targets three kinds of fruit flies in Europe and will attempt to lessen the pests' impact on fruit yields.
November 28 , 2019
PDO Spanish Persimon shares successful strategies to maximize sales
The fruit’s capacity for seasonal tie-ins, versatile usage and nutritional content present opportunities aplenty to continue winning UK consumers.
November 28 , 2019
Cocaine found in Brazilian melon shipment in Rotterdam
Investigators working near the Rotterdam port found nearly 100 kilograms of cocaine at a fruit company in the IJsselmonde district.
November 28 , 2019
Chile: San Antonio port losses mount amid social unrest
There is concern among the country's cherry growers that the port strikes won't just affect exports but also Chile's international reputation.
November 27 , 2019
Chilean fruit exports drop by 27% in October
Chilean fruit exports dropped by 27% in October year-on-year to US$126m, according to ProChile, with decreases in avocados, mandarins and apples.
November 27 , 2019
