Chinese chain signs US$1.2B deal with Malaysian tropical fruit supplier

Northeast China's largest retailer has signed a 10-year deal to source tropical fruit from a Malaysian company.

July 30 , 2013

Chile: winter weather leaves avocado production on watch

The Chilean industry is calculating the effect of recent freezes on the nation's avocado production.

July 30 , 2013

U.K. supplier-retailer talks to get tough

The U.K.'s recently-appointed Groceries Code Adjudicator admits a "climate of fear" exists among supermarket suppliers over new rules.

July 30 , 2013

South African citrus industry looks to India, China

South African citrus exporters are looking to new markets as the future of trade with Europe remains in doubt.

July 30 , 2013

Plums maintain growth for Chilean stonefruit exports

Weather hurt Chilean nectarines and peaches, but plums kept the stonefruit category ahead.

July 30 , 2013

Frost prompts harvest halt for some Chilean citrus growers

The Chilean Citrus Committee has called on growers to carefully evaluate orchards affected by frost.

July 29 , 2013

Smart labeling seeks to streamline produce traceability

U.S. company Toolworx hopes to ease the transition to PTI-compliant labeling through smart printing technology.

July 29 , 2013

Opinion: simple policies offer best solutions for agriculture

VISER president Eric Viramontes explains that the best solutions for trade are typically the simplest.

July 29 , 2013

British berry set for European expansion

U.K. breeder East Malling Research said plans were in place to expand on the successful Malling Centenary strawberry variety.

July 29 , 2013

U.K.: Berry Gardens stakes record strawberry sales

A late start hasn't stopped the U.K.'s Berry Gardens from notching strong sales recently.

July 26 , 2013