Google to invest US$550M in Chinese e-commerce giant JD

The deal could help China's second-biggest e-commerce company boost its presence in the U.S. and Europe, while Google could bolster its retail ambitions in China.

June 19 , 2018

'Prepare now' for U.K. access challenges, warns Fresh Produce Consortium's Nigel Jenney

Whether it’s Brexit or plant health regulations, change is coming to the U.K. market, meaning global fresh produce operators cannot ignore the trading challenges ahead.

June 19 , 2018

EC decision on Total Produce-Dole deal expected by mid-July

Total Produce's chief executive had voiced fears the EU competition watchdog could delay the US$300 million deal's consummation until the end of the year.

June 19 , 2018

U.S. Hass retail sales hit record in Q1

Avocado retail sales for the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day reached four-year highs.

June 19 , 2018

Which U.S. ag products could China soon hit with a 25% tariff?

China has included an extensive selection of U.S. agricultural products on its draft list of over 500 exports - including some which the U.S. doesn't export to China.

June 19 , 2018

U.S.: Del Monte recalls vegetable trays amid Cyclospora outbreak

The recalled products were distributed to several retailers across six states.

June 18 , 2018

Argentine pome fruit exports recover from downward trend

Argentine apple and pear exports from January through April managed to notch a year-on-year increase, bucking a downward trend that both had been on for four years.

June 18 , 2018

Chinese market remains 'unattractive' for Mexican blueberries

A representative says volumes are unlikely to reach significant volumes while the country is not on an even footing with the likes of Chile and Peru.

June 18 , 2018

Colombia boosts 2018 avocado export forecast

Shipments from January through April were up nearly three-fold year-on-year.

June 18 , 2018

South Africa: DAFF clarifies U.S. citrus rule not yet final

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries had said earlier this week that a U.S. rule allowing citrus imports from CBS areas in South Africa had been published, but on Friday it said that the rule was not yet final.

June 15 , 2018