U.K.: Tesco to buy wholesaler Booker in £3.7B deal

The acquisition is a marked change of direction for the U.K.’s biggest supermarket group, which has been closing stores around the country in a bid to cut costs.

January 30 , 2017

U.S. Jalisco halt is definitely about potatoes, claims Mexican avocado rep

APEAM head Ramon Paz says prices would need to be “revised” in the event of an import tax in the U.S.

January 27 , 2017

Wildfires rage through Chile

“We have never seen anything on this scale," says Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

January 27 , 2017

Aussie mangoes maintain niche premium in Chinese market

AMIA CEO Robert Gray says exporters are increasingly taking the direct route to China despite protocol challenges, and the recent entry of Ecuadorian competition has not had much impact.

January 26 , 2017

Jalisco avocado delay in the U.S. has 'nothing to do with Trump'

One avocado industry representative believes delays will mean Jalisco-grown avocados won't enter the U.S. market until the fourth quarter.

January 24 , 2017

California citrus growers "disappointed" by TPP withdrawal

The deal would have seen gradual tariff elimination in key markets such as Japan and Vietnam.

January 24 , 2017

Global campaign calls on Fyffes to improve worker treatment

The U.K.'s Ethical Trading Intiative has set the the multinational a deadline to to "put in place a detailed and timebound improvement plan".

January 24 , 2017

Trump withdraws U.S. from TPP

U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered on his promise to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

January 23 , 2017

U.S. puts Argentine lemon import access on hold

Just days after Donald Trump's inauguration as president, APHIS has issued a stay on a controversial rule to allow Argentine lemon imports into the U.S.

January 23 , 2017

Poor growing conditions dampen Aussie nectarine opening in China

Cool, wet weather in Australia has led to a difficult start for the country's first season with direct access to the Chinese nectarine market.

January 23 , 2017