date:Jun 06, 2013
As part of the initiative, Wal-Mart has reduced the number of days it takes for produce to travel from the fields to store shelves. The retailer also hired produce experts to work with farmers in important growing regions as part of its efforts to source more fruits and vegetables locally.
Wal-Mart said it will conduct weekly produce checks to assess quality in its stores and those of its competitors.
Finally, the retailer recently rolled out a produce school where 70,000 employees from all US