Pear pesticide screening kit developed to “double check” organic fruit

"Sometimes things that can’t be traced will be used, that’s for sure," says the head of a Dutch company that developed a 1-MCP test kit.

April 27 , 2017

California-developed plumcots hit U.K. supermarket shelves

In Europe the plum-apricot hybrids are grown in France, Italy and Spain, and are expected to fare well in the U.K. market.

April 27 , 2017

Aldi enters Chinese retail market

The German retailer has a unique retail model that has captured market share around the globe, but it's entry in China will be a little bit different.

April 27 , 2017

Chilean Ambrosia to flavor Oppy’s spring apple line

An Oppy executive says leading retailers have told the company it’s no longer enough to carry new apple varieties, as there are many to choose from.

April 26 , 2017

China: World's busiest port grapples with congestion

Last week there were reported to be more than 100 vessels waiting outside the port.

April 26 , 2017

Spain: Frosts cause further upsets to Valencian growers

Sub-zero temperatures over two nights last week affected some 4,000 hectares of fruit, tree nut and vegetable production.

April 26 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 16, 2017

The export volume of Chilean green seedless table grapes to Europe up until week 15 was down 21% year-on-year.

April 26 , 2017

Amazon extends fresh food deliveries to Japan

The first Amazon Fresh service was carried out on Friday, allowing customers to receive products they buy in as little as four hours.

April 26 , 2017

Panama clears path for Del Monte banana project

The deal will see Del Monte subsidiary Banapiña invest more than US$100 million over seven years.

April 26 , 2017

Brazilian market opens for Peruvian blueberries

South America's fastest-growing blueberry industry now has access to the continent's largest market by population.

April 25 , 2017