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

Hortifrut and Alifrut to combine frozen products businesses

The two Chile-headquartered companies have signed an agreement for the production, worldwide distribution and marketing of value-added products. It will be the largest Chilean exporting company in its category.

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

South Africa forecasts uptick in stonefruit volumes

South Africa has forecast a rise in overall stonefruit volumes for the 2019-20 season, with apricots the only category expected to see a decrease.

October 15 , 2019

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