U.S.: Changes in lunch program may impact fruit industry

Rolling back Michelle Obama's lunch program, the USDA's new proposal which supposedly cuts food waste means less fruit and vegetables and more fried items.

January 24 , 2020

New leaders bring big changes for Walmart, Sam's

January 24 , 2020

U.K.: Morrisons cuts thousands of management jobs in major shake-up

The U.K.'s big four supermarkets, including Morrisons, are all making changes to try to stem the flow of shoppers switching allegiance to discount stores.

January 24 , 2020

New red-fleshed apples sell out quickly in Europe

Italian Red Moon apples hit shelves two and a half months ago and the variety is now sold out, despite the fact that harvest was 50% up from last year.

January 24 , 2020

Spain: Valencia estimates €46M citrus losses from devastating storm Gloria

The weather front crashed into eastern Spain at the start of this week, bringing heavy winds, heavy rains, snowfall and huge waves.

January 23 , 2020

South African Flash Gala shipments to reach Far East

After the variety's discovery nine years ago, the first shipment of South African Flash Gala apples - known for their color - will arrive to the Far East.

January 22 , 2020

Colombia's Pacific Fruits acquired by Irsaeli conglomerate

Pacific Fruits, a leading Colombian avocado exporter, was acquired by Managro, a conglomerate founded by Israeli businessmen in 2014.

January 22 , 2020

Mexican bananas exported to China for first time

The 39-metric-ton shipment of Mexican bananas left from the state of Colima on Tuesday, according to Agriculture Minister Víctor Villalobos.

January 22 , 2020

Carbon neutral bananas now offered by Belgium's Delhaize

In Belgium, the grocer Delhaize has found a way to engage in intiatives that have resulted in offering "carbon neutral bananas".

January 22 , 2020

Mexican citrus exports to rise slightly despite drought

Increased demand in international markets is projected to impact exports despite continued droughts that will undoubtedly impact volumes for Mexican citrus.

January 22 , 2020