Judge throws out lawsuits alleging Chiquita funded Colombian massacres

The judge reportedly said that the families can't definitively link their loved ones' deaths to the paramilitary group or Chiquita.

September 17 , 2019

U.S.: Target makes biggest private-label bet on grocery

Target, which only entered into the grocery space a little over a decade ago, is hoping to capitalize on the excellent growth it has been seeing in the division.

September 17 , 2019

Pears in Charts: USA Pears CEO on two interesting factors this season

USA Pears CEO Kevin Moffitt provides some interesting insights about production dynamics in Oregon and Washington, as well as competition with California grapes

September 17 , 2019

U.S.: $35M tomato greenhouse to be built in Iowa

An Owatonna-based grower of year-round tomatoes in Minnesota is expanding with a new 50-acre greenhouse and campus in Mason City, Iowa.

September 16 , 2019

U.S.: Online grocery sales have grown by 15% this year

Several factors are driving the growth of the US online grocery market in 2019, including a rise in household penetration and order values.

September 14 , 2019

U.K.: Asda first to trial plant-derived coating on fresh produce

The Walmart-owned retailer said the technology could "drastically" reduce food waste and potentially reduce the use of plastic packaging.

September 14 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 36, 2019

Mexican avocado prices fell in the U.S. in week 36, while prices of larger-sized avocados rose in Europe.

September 13 , 2019

U.K. frozen plant-based food brand to expand in U.S. with $18M investment

Founded in Ireland, Strong Roots claims to be the fastest-growing food and beverage brand in the U.K., where its products are stocked by all major retailers. 

September 13 , 2019

Argentina gains cherry, grape access to Thailand

The Argentine Agriculture Ministry confirmed that their Thai counterparts had published the regulations under which the two fruits can be shipped.

September 13 , 2019

FDA: Papaya-linked Salmonella outbreak now over

The case came to light in June and relates to papayas imported from Mexico and sold by New York-based Agroson's under the Cavi brand. 

September 12 , 2019