U.S.: PMA, United Fresh welcome stricter ag water standards for leafy greens

The new standards, added to Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, require growers to characterize, treat, and monitor all forms of surface water used for overhead irrigation of leafy greens within 21 years of harvest.

April 26 , 2019

Walmart "disappointed" by U.K.'s blocked Asda-Sainsbury's merger

British regulators have blocked a merger between its U.K.-subsidiary, Asda, and Sainsbury's, which would have created the country's largest supermarket chain.

April 26 , 2019

U.S. sweet potatoes target greater U.K. consumption via health and usage campaign

Although household penetration is at 45%, annual sweet potato sales only make up 5% of the total potato market in the UK.

April 26 , 2019

Chinese market apple shortage leads to highest prices in a decade

The Chinese apple market is currently said to be severely undersupplied, following widespread frosts last year than cut production volumes by around 30%.

April 26 , 2019

U.S.: California's almond acreage on the rise

With the increased hectarage, the Almond Board of California renews its commitment to producing an economically, environmentally, and socially responsible crop.

April 24 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon, Walmart to pilot online grocery purchases with food stamps

The targets of the pilot program are SNAP recipients who have trouble getting fresh food from brick-and-mortar stores, who account for approximately 20% of beneficiaries.

April 24 , 2019

Chile scores access to Chinese pear market

Chilean authorities say that this development will accelerate the process of achieving Chinese market access for citrus such as oranges, clementines, mandarins and lemons.

April 24 , 2019

Panalpina expands LatAm perishable export network with CargoMaster acquisition

CargoMaster, with its subsidiary Laseair in Ecuador, is one of Latin America’s largest companies specialized in the air freight export of fruits and flowers to the U.S.

April 24 , 2019

Belgium: Greenyard Fresh and Carrefour agree to strengthen partnership

Greenyard says the agreement will lead to a significant rise in the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables that it supplies to Carrefour Belgium, financially benefiting all parties in the supply chain.

April 23 , 2019

USDA launches countrywide youth contest to reduce food waste

The competition, open to students aged 11-18, will promote various eco-friendly strategies, including recovering excess food, recycling food scraps, and raising awareness about food waste.

April 23 , 2019