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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
With More Than 4,500 Stores, Pagoda Kicks Off Overseas ListingChinese fruit megafranchise Pagoda commences procedures for overseas initial public offering.	June 09, 2020 Philip K
Zhu Xiaojing Becomes Walmart China’s First Female CEOWalmart China appoints its first ever female CEO, Zhu Xiaojing.	May 14, 2020 Philip K
Hong Kong Cargo Flights Reduced, Produce Prices Expected to RiseThe reduction in cargo flights due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic mean that Hong Kong is expected to experience surging prices for fresh food items such as fruits, vegetables and seafood.	April 01, 2020 Emily F