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[Press Release] PMA Fresh Summit – Still the Place To Be in OctoberThe Produce Marketing Association has now opened its 2020 Fresh Summit virtual platform for buyer previews and preliminary connections.	October 07, 2020 Produce Report
TikTok Purchase Deal: What’s in It for Walmart?Proposed TikTok deal could lead to major e-commerce gains for Walmart in the U.S.	September 30, 2020 Emily F
[Press Release] First Look at Virtual Fresh Summit ScheduleThe Produce Marketing Association has unveiled the provisional schedule for this year’s virtual Fresh Summit.	September 20, 2020 Produce Report
Walmart Pilots Drone Delivery Service in North CarolinaWalmart recently announced a new on-demand drone delivery pilot scheme in partnership with Flytrex.	September 15, 2020 Emily F
Amazon Launches New Amazon Fresh Physical Retail StoreAmazon recently opened the first of its new Amazon Fresh supermarkets in Los Angeles.	September 13, 2020 Emily F
Hema Workers in Shenzhen Test Positive for COVID-19, 21 Stores CloseTwenty-one Hema stores in Shenzhen have been temporarily shut down following a potential COVID-19 outbreak, while other stores in the province remain under investigation.	August 18, 2020 Benjamin Henry
[Press Release] Asia Fruit Logistica Is ‘On’ This NovemberAsia Fruit Logistica switches to a digital format for 2020 owing to ongoing travel restrictions.	August 12, 2020 Produce Report
[Press Release] PMA Foodservice: Delivered Brings So Much More Than Food to the TableThe first ever Foodservice: Delivered virtual conference on July 20–24 attracted over 3,000 participants from 42 countries.	July 26, 2020 Produce Report
Ecuadorian Shrimp Test Positive for CoronavirusShipments of frozen Ecuadorian shrimp in several areas of China have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, prompting swift responses.	July 21, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Yonghui Superstores Overtakes Walmart in China’s Top 100 Chain StoresThe Yonghui Superstores chain has overtaken Walmart China to claim sixth place in the China Chain Store & Franchise Association’s top 100 rankings for 2019.	June 10, 2020 Emily F