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

Walmart US announces new CEO

The new appointee will take over from Greg Foran, who is moving onto the role of CEO at Air New Zealand Limited.

October 10 , 2019

California table grape crop forecast falls again

In July California growers were expecting the third-largest crop in history, but it now looks to be within the normal range.

October 10 , 2019

Peruvian avocados: Industry consolidates in U.S. despite lower than expected exports

In addition, the strength of the U.S. market contributed to Peru generating returns that look set to be at least as high at least year despite a 17% dip in volumes.

October 10 , 2019

U.S. cherry exports see sharp drop to South Korea, but steady overall

U.S. cherry exports experienced a minor dip in value during the 2019 season, amid declines to the South Korean and Chinese markets and modest gains elsewhere.

October 10 , 2019

'Stars align' for Cosmic Crisp: Washington state launches first exclusive apple

The U.S.'s largest apple-growing state has finally got its first exclusive apple variety, which is launching nationwide this season amid sky-high hopes for the future and an unprecedented level of collaboration within the industry.

October 10 , 2019