Amazon to acquire Whole Foods for US$13.7B

Share prices of numerous U.S. and U.K. retailers fell after the news was announced.

June 16 , 2017

NZ: Robotic kiwifruit harvester could hit orchards within three years

The machine can reportedly pick fruit more gently than humans if calibrated correctly.

June 16 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Retail Tour of Sainsbury's, London Produce Show

One of the U.K.'s biggest supermarket chains now has a sushi stand at its flagship store, which has helped to boost numbers coming through the doors.

June 16 , 2017

NZ lifts Aussie melon import suspension

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said if the issue had not been resolved by the season start in September it would have had a greater impact on grower profits.

June 16 , 2017

U.S.: NW Cherry Growers pits forecast below USDA estimate

While volume forecasts differ significantly, the overall outlook is positive.

June 16 , 2017

Dole opens major new pineapple production facility in the Philippines

The plant will reportedly be able to process some 250,000MT of fruit annually and provide 1,500 jobs.

June 16 , 2017

U.S. congressmen request full pest risk assessment for Polish apple imports

They believe APHIS' systems approach "does not fully address key concerns raised by domestic apple growers."

June 16 , 2017

U.S.: Giumarra teams up with Glacier Fresh to market fresh Montana cherries

An ideal micro-climate and irrigation fed by glacial water leads to large fruit with sweet flavor.

June 15 , 2017

Berries Paradise sends Mexico's first blueberry shipment to China

The first shipment is a milestone for the Mexican industry, which in future could have a nice spot in the Chinese market between the Chilean and local seasons.

June 15 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Retail Tour of Asda, London Produce Show

A look round a store of one of the U.K.'s leading supermarket chains, which is now owned by U.S. conglomerate Walmart.

June 15 , 2017