Category: Perishables
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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 its dependence on Whole Foods, which … ›
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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 … ›
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Special Amazon Prime discounts will be in Whole Foods nationwide starting Wednesday
Special discounts for Amazon Prime members in Whole Foods stores will be available nationally starting Wednesday. The perks, which includes … ›
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Fears of Brexit health impact
The Soil Association has warned in a new report about the danger of unhealthy eating and obesity worsening in the UK if post-Brexit trade … ›
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More South American apples head for Europe
South American exporters are capitalising on the shortage in European apple supply this season. Argentina has enjoyed one of the strongest … ›
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HelloFresh is latest meal kit to head to the grocery store
HelloFresh will soon sell its meal kits in Ahold Delhaize's Giant Food and Stop & Shop. Meal kit services, which have struggled with … ›
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Asda grows for fourth quarter in a row
Asda has seen its sales grow for the fourth consecutive quarter as it looks forward to a potential £15 billion merger with … ›
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U.S. farmers plow ahead with plantings as China trade war fears ebb
U.S. farmers said they would push ahead with plantings planned before U.S.-China trade tensions eased and, now that the two countries have … ›