U.K.: Tesco expands same-day grocery deliveries

The supermarket chain is pushing the boundaries of retail grocery deliveries by rolling out its same-day service to reach almost all corners of Britain.

July 24 , 2017

U.S.: Multistate papaya salmonella outbreak kills one, infects 46 others

The fruit in question is reported to be Caribeña brand Maradol papayas from Mexico.

July 24 , 2017

SunSelect's harvest now 100% Fair Trade

After becoming a pioneer of Fair Trade certification in the "Global North" in 2014, the Canadian grower has now extended the same principles to its California operations.

July 24 , 2017

U.S.: Florida scientists developing disease-resistant seedless watermelon

Seedless watermelon varieties are far more susceptible to Fusarium wilt than seeded varieties.

July 24 , 2017

NZ: Zespri closing in on red kiwifruit cultivar for commercial release

Zespri's new cultivar development manager predicts a future release could easily do as well as SunGold.

July 24 , 2017

Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan launches three squash varieties

The varieties produce good yields and have a “thorough package of natural resistances”, according to the breeders.

July 24 , 2017

Ecuador: Pioneering company finds international success with avocado oil

Uyama Farms' oils have won awards in France and are sold at Whole Foods in Canada, and the company is this year carrying out its first fresh avocado exports.

July 24 , 2017

U.S. vertical farm start-up secures 'largest ever ag tech investment'

The heads of Amazon and Google also participated in the funding round through their respective investment companies.

July 21 , 2017

EU orange, lemon markets not as strong as many believe, says importer

One importer believes many overseas citrus suppliers are asking for excessively high prices.

July 21 , 2017

Netherlands: Kloosterboer to build high bay cold store

The new site will provide a "total solution" for leading fresh fry producer McCain by centralizing the stock for Northern Europe.

July 21 , 2017