Category: Perishables
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Here’s the serious reason the FDA doesn’t want almond milk to be called ‘milk’
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says there's concerned consumers are being "misled" about the nutritional value of nondairy products. The FDA is expected to publish soon new … ›
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‘Do not eat’ Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, CDC warns after 30 more people become sick
Thirty more people are sick after eating Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, which was recalled in June over salmonella concerns. That brings the … ›
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RSA reacts to road legislation threat
The South African fruit export sector has warned that a lack of sufficient truck capacity to transport the 3m tonnes of containerised fresh … ›
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Potato shortage ‘forcing UK grocers to evolve’
The anticipated potato shortage may not be as harmful as expected since it coincides with falling demand and a more flexible approach from … ›
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Extreme weather ‘to push food prices up five per cent’
Vegetable prices are set to rise five per cent in the coming months following this year’s extreme weather, research suggests. The … ›
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Aldi gets fresher, expanding organic and convenient assortment
Aldi is turning up the heat on its U.S. growth initiative with plans to increase its assortment of new products in each store by 20%. The … ›
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Whole Foods’ biggest supplier’s $2.9 billion bid to buy Supervalu is all about its independence
United Natural Foods, or UNFI, said it would acquire Supervalu for $2.9 billion. The acquisition will help the grocery distributor reduce … ›
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Amazon expands Whole Foods delivery in New York, Florida
Amazon said Tuesday it's added the option for shoppers to have fresh groceries delivered from Whole Foods in the New York area and three … ›
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US fresh produce threatened with more China tariffs
China has threatened a 25 per cent tariff on US$50bn worth of goods, including major US fruit export categories. The move came in response … ›
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Black grapes driving category growth
Supermarkets in the US say black table grape varieties are helping to lift sales across the whole category. According to Sun World … ›