Vegetable and fruit growers are backing a call for an investigation of supermarket prices, although the retail marketers deny they are ripping off consumers with huge mark-ups. Read the rest of this entry »
Vegetable and fruit growers are backing a call for an investigation of supermarket prices, although the retail marketers deny they are ripping off consumers with huge mark-ups. Read the rest of this entry »
New proposals to regulate food labels in the EU went before the European Parliament on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »
YottaMark Inc. announced Feb. 2 that its “HarvestMark” fresh food traceability solution was selected by leading Ontario greenhouse produce shippers Huron Produce Ltd. and Jem-D International. Read the rest of this entry »
As the Peruvian deal gives way to Mexico, asparagus importers and shippers look forward to brisk movement of promotable supplies. Read the rest of this entry »
Asda, Britain’s second-biggest grocery chain, experienced the lowest rate of growth of the big four supermarkets over the past three months, according to new industry data from Kantar Worldpanel, the consumer research group. Read the rest of this entry »
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The state of logistics has been severely impacted with the changes brought about by the global financial crisis. Unpredictable demand is one of the most difficult challenges in these new times. What are some of the other trends evident in the logistics area? And what strategies should be utilised for success? Read the rest of this entry »
Cincinnati-based Chiquita Brands International soon will roll out four new grocery products – including a new line of fresh fruit smoothies – aimed at taking the company beyond bananas. Read the rest of this entry »
Competition and market access are the two biggest issues facing the potato industry as it tries to expand exports. Read the rest of this entry »
The professional education and best practices provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) will help exclusive members from India take their careers and companies to a new level. Read the rest of this entry »
Indonesia is preparing massive financial and technical support for meat and tropical fruit businesses in a bid to cash in on ASEAN’s free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand. Read the rest of this entry »