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Colorado judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger

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A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, according to Bloomberg News.

Fruit breeder Bloom Fresh wins infringement case in Peru

- General News
Following months of investigations and legal actions, BLOOM FRESH International Limited (BLOOM FRESH), one of the world's largest breeding companies of table grapes, cherries, and raisins, has actioned the removal of 110 hectares of illegally planted and produced varieties of SWEET GLOBE, JACK’S SALUTE, SWEET CELEBRATION and ALLISON from a grower in Peru.

Goldenberry Farms enforces trademark in federal court

- General News
Goldenberry Farms has filed suit for damages and trademark infringement in U.S. Federal Court this week, advancing the enforcement globally of its SUGAR MANGO brand of miniature mangos.

Report: FTC lawsuit expected in Kroger-Albertsons deal 

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A lawsuit to block the merger is expected before a February 28 deadline between the FTC and the companies expires, according to the report. 

Colorado Attorney General files lawsuit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

- Retail
After a yearlong investigation, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser today filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court to block the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket chains in Colorado.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 5, 2024

- Analysis
Pamela calls in from Bavaria, where she checks out the retail trends in Europe. News slows down around the holidays but Greg says a federal indictment for produce inspection fraud spiced things up.

Another lawsuit filed in cantaloupe outbreak

- General News
The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed another lawsuit in the Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy branded cantaloupe distributed by Sofia Produce, L.L.C. (Trufresh).

Federal produce inspector indicted for accepting bribes

- General News
A federal grand jury last week indicted a Mansfield, TX, man for submitting false inspection reports in exchange for bribe payments, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

Food safety lawyers file first lawsuit in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak

- General News
The Pritzker Hageman food safety lawyers have filed the first lawsuit arising from a fast-growing Salmonella Sundsvall outbreak linked to Trufresh cantaloupe sold under the brand names Malichita and Rudy.

Lawsuit alleges mismanagement harming Dollar General shareholder value

- Retail
A lawsuit alleges Dollar General Corporation made false and misleading statements regarding its business prospects.