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Tesco and Carrefour to form "long-term, strategic alliance"

Tesco says the agreement will create "significant opportunities" for suppliers and lead to lower prices.
July 02 , 2018

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim wins negligence case against government

The landmark decision by the High Court has found that the Ministry of Primary Industries was negligent in allowing Psa into the country in 2009, which devastated the kiwifruit industry.
June 28 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger to test driverless vehicles for same-day grocery deliveries

The companies say the deal is "game-changing" and will "redefine the grocery customer experience." 
June 28 , 2018

Africa boosts avocado exports to EU, but loses market share

The continent saw gradual growth in exports to the EU between 2014 and 2017, but in the first few months of this year there was a huge uptick in volumes from the main exporting countries.
June 28 , 2018

U.S.: Innovation Award winners announced at United Fresh 2018

This year’s honorees were selected across seven categories, including best new fruit product, best new packaging and best new indoor growing technology.
June 27 , 2018

New blueberry JV with "unique social impact" to launch with Argentine fruit

Three companies from the U.S. and Argentina have established a new brand through which shoppers will be able to connect with farmworkers.
June 27 , 2018

U.S. soft citrus market filling up as SH supplies increase

With rising volumes from Chile, Peru, Uruguay and South Africa, U.S. market prices are expected to decline.
June 26 , 2018

U.S.: Industry associations lash out at Kroger's new payment policy

"Our industry should not and will not stand for attacks like this."
June 25 , 2018

AgroFresh and Del Monte team up to expand reach of banana freshness technology

AgroFresh says its RipeLock system can help retailers boost banana sales by keeping the fruit yellow and fresh for longer.
June 25 , 2018

'Excitement' for U.S. cherry season after muted start, says Oppy

"In a nutshell, we’ve got larger, firmer and sweeter cherries than we’ve had in the past."
June 25 , 2018