U.S.: Whole Foods shareholders approve Amazon deal

The parties have previously stated they expect to close the US$13.7 billion transaction during the second half of 2017.

August 23 , 2017

IBM announces food safety blockchain collaboration with Dole, Driscoll's

An IBM executive says blockchain is "transforming the way like-minded organizations come together and enabling a new level of trust based on a single view of the truth."

August 23 , 2017

Canada: Sunrise Growers recalls frozen cherry products over Listeria fears

The SunOpta subsidiary voluntarily recalled the products, which had been sent to a customer distribution center in Louisiana.

August 23 , 2017

Spain: Valencia orange and mandarin volume to fall substantially

Commercial operators are already bidding higher prices year-on-year to try and shore up supply.

August 23 , 2017

Chile: 'Don't export small fruit', Fedefruta leader urges cherry growers

A cherry export workshop was recently held in the city of Curicó where experts sought to address what brought down average prices last season.

August 23 , 2017

Canada states entry conditions for Indian pomegranates, mangoes

Last year the market also opened up for Indian table grape exports.

August 23 , 2017

San Miguel sends first ever Argentine lemon exports to Mexico

The exporter was also hoping to send its first ever lemons to the U.S. market - a prospect that now seems "practically impossible" this season.

August 23 , 2017

European Commission opens in-depth investigation into Bayer-Monsanto deal

The EC has expressed concerns over competition in the areas of pesticides, seeds and traits.

August 22 , 2017

China "top of the tree" for blueberry market opportunities

Peter McPherson says China undoubtedly marks a "different angle" for next month's IBO Summit.

August 22 , 2017

Registrations open for second Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference

The event is organized and hosted by the creators of successful sister shows in New York and London.

August 22 , 2017