California: Medfly quarantine zone covers 89 square miles in Los Angeles County

To date there have been 12 detections of adult Medflies in the Sun Valley area, while sterile male flies continue to be released as part of an eradication effort.

September 14 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Chinese blueberry farm visit during IBO Summit 2017

Take a look round a blueberry farm belonging to one of China's leading fresh produce companies.

September 14 , 2017

U.K.: Fresh look for New Covent Garden Market

Bold and contemporary emoji-style designs have been incorporated into the rebranding of Great Britain's largest wholesale market.

September 14 , 2017

China: Costco launches Tmall store

While the wholesale retailer has previously sold through Tmall Global, the new set-up allows Costco to expand its offerings for Chinese consumers.

September 14 , 2017

Swaziland avocado cargo arrives in U.K. after risky rural voyage

"This is truly remarkable and has never been done before in Swaziland because of the challenges they face there," says a South African importer.

September 14 , 2017

Mexico: New greenhouse extends Divemex's organic pepper season

A new facility in central Mexico allows the group to start its Fairtrade organic pepper season five weeks earlier.

September 13 , 2017

Large venture capital funds eye Spanish berry giant Planasa

Planasa is reportedly receiving bids from a swathe of funds to help support its global growth strategy.

September 13 , 2017

U.S.: Kroger and Lidl agree to dismiss trademark lawsuit

The development comes after a judge denied Kroger’s request for a preliminary injunction after a hearing in July.

September 13 , 2017

Australia: Woolworths takes the lead with online pick up service

With the imminent arrival of Amazon's online retail store in Australia, one of the country's top supermarkets has made a big move into "ultra-convenience and personalization". 

September 13 , 2017

California: Farmworker dues to pay US$1.2M+ for UFW internal strife

A court has ruled collections from workers at four California farming operations must be used to pay off damages relating to the UFW's treatment of its own organizers.

September 13 , 2017