Sainsbury's named South African stone fruit retailer of the year

Despite a difficult season, Sainsbury's is awarded as retailer of the year by Hortgro for consistently supporting the region's stone fruit campaign.

November 14 , 2019

C.H. Robinson launches "first and only" freight self-service technology

The web-based offering streamlines the shipping process and allows small businesses to book freight without any shipping knowledge or expertise.

November 14 , 2019

The world's largest cherry was grown in far-southern Chile

The massive cherry belonging to Claudio Vergara Tagle was harvested last season but the record has now become official.

November 14 , 2019

iTradeNetwork launches new products and promotions

"Transparency and traceability are big topics in the industry right now. We're really excited to kind of jump start that change with the products that we have."

November 14 , 2019

Alibaba sets new record for Singles' Day sales

The event that takes place every year on Nov. 11 is also a major shopping day for high-end imported fruits.

November 13 , 2019

Japan to tighten regulations on plant breeders' rights

After a devastating leak of grapes to South Korea and China, Japan will make regulations on fruit varieties sent abroad more strict.

November 13 , 2019

U.K.: Aldi trials reusable produce bags to reduce single-use plastic

Aldi takes step forward in sustainability efforts and focuses on cutting "excess or single-use plastic like produce bags" by creating reusable alternative.

November 12 , 2019

U.S. retailer pilots app to help reduce food waste

Meijer is testing an app that could cut down on in-store food waste by customers allowing to purchase food nearing its best-by date at a reduced price.

November 12 , 2019

Kiwifruit in Charts: Chile saw highest prices in five years this season

The high kiwifruit prices Chile saw throughout the season are largely thanks to a 15% drop in export volumes (and a 17% drop in exports to the U.S.).

November 12 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon confirms plans for new grocery store

Amazon on Monday said it plans to open its first new brand of grocery store in California next year, as it amps up its ambitious push to become a bigger name in food.

November 11 , 2019