New acquisitions for Italy's Orsero

The major Mediterranean produce distributor has been very active since its listing on the AIM Italia stock market in February.

July 28 , 2017

Amazon ventures into Singapore with Prime Now services

Since launching in December 2014 in New York, Prime Now has expanded to more than 50 cities in nine countries including Berlin, London, Madrid, Rome and Tokyo.

July 28 , 2017

NZ: Spate of avocado theft cases in Bay of Plenty

If a shop owner knowingly has purchased stolen avocados they could potentially face up to seven years imprisonment.

July 27 , 2017

Mangoes finding their way into more U.S. foodservice menus, NMB study finds

A recent study shows the fruit is in the "proliferation stage" of the menu adoption cycle, making it a "powerful ingredient for menu innovation".

July 27 , 2017

Amazon to hire thousands of employees for U.S. fulfillment network

The company plans to make thousands of on-the-spot job offers to qualified candidates who apply on-site as part of Amazon Jobs Day.

July 27 , 2017

Watermelons feature on one in 10 U.S. menus, study finds

“The versatility of watermelon is remarkable and underutilized," says Chef Dave Woolley.

July 27 , 2017

U.S. cherry sector hopes to educate the British about Rainier cherries

“This is the first time we’ve held an event like this in the U.K.,” says George Smith of the USA's Northwest Cherry Growers.

July 27 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 29, 2017

Prices of oranges and clementines were slowly declining in the U.S. in week 29 amid increasing arrival volumes.

July 27 , 2017

Import surge puts Mercosur on equal footing with U.S. for European fruit

The European Union (EU) has substantially raised its fruit export profile in Brazil despite the effects of the country's ongoing economic and political crisis.

July 27 , 2017

South African macadamia nut processor to greatly expand capacity

A phenonemal increase in production is expected from South Africa in the near future, along with a decrease in demand for in-shell nuts from China.

July 26 , 2017