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Gopuff collaborates Grubhub to expand grocery and alcohol delivery
USA- Gopuff, a platform for grocery delivery, has teamed up with Grubhub to expand the delivery of selected items on the app of the meal…
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Harry Debney to replace Sean Hallahan as Costa Group interim CEO
AUSTRALIA- Avocado and fresh produce grower Costa Group has announced Harry Debney as the Interim CEO following the sudden resignation of its chief executive, Sean…
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Federal Appeals Court upholds USDA organic certification for hydroponic crops
US- The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the lower court ruling in favor of USDA’s policy of permitting hydroponically grown crops to…
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Retail tech Swiftly achieves unicorn status after successful US$100m series C round
USA- Swiftly, a retail technology platform and provider of omnichannel tools for retailers, has announced a US$100 m Series C funding, bringing the company’s total…
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Campbell Soup debuts concentrated flavor brand in push to offer customers affordable alternatives
USA- Campbell Soup has introduced FlavorUp, a concentrated flavor boost for use in proteins, cereals, or veggies to give consumers a flexible choice that may…
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ADM unveils soy extrusion plant in Serbia
USA — ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has announced the opening of a new extrusion facility in Serbia, less than a…
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Plenty Unlimited invests US$300M in indoor vertical farm to boost fresh produce production
USA – San Francisco-based Plenty Unlimited Inc. will invest US$300 m in new vertical farms in the US state of Virginia over the course of…
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Aldi replaces Morrisons as one of the UK grocery sectors ‘big four’ supermarkets
UK- The family-owned German discount supermarket chain Aldi has surpassed Morrisons to become the fourth largest grocery chain in the United Kingdom. According to market…
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Gotham Greens raises US$310m to support ambitious US expansion
USA- Indoor-farming company Gotham Greens has raised more than US$310 million from investors to fund an ambitious expansion plan across the United States. The funds,…
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Asda dismisses “best before” dates on a variety of fresh foods to reduce waste
UK- Asda has joined a drive among supermarkets by removing “best before” dates off nearly 250 fresh fruit and vegetable goods to assist consumers in…