Walmart tests e-commerce platform to compete against Amazon

Insider sources confirmed that Walmart Plus is in the works and may potentially provide customers with an online service that can delivery same-day.

March 02 , 2020

Chilean fruit exports fell by a quarter in January

Along with reporting lower blueberry and avocado figures, Chilean fruit exports into China are also moving better and with increased entry.

March 02 , 2020

Peruvian avocado exports could be number two worldwide, says ADEX

After a big jump for Peruvian avocado exports in 2018, the industry now believes that it can beat out its next closest competitior, the Netherlands.

March 02 , 2020

Costa Group faced "significant challenges" in 2019

But despite recent challenges, Costa says the 'business fundamentals' remain strong and initial trading into CY2020 has been "positive".

February 28 , 2020

State of the Market: Grape supplies pick up in the U.S.

In the U.S. grape prices are expected to fall amid rising arrival volumes, while in Europe supplies are low and Chile and India are fetching better prices than last year.

February 28 , 2020

Walmart may sell majority stake in Asda

UK's third-largest grocery chain Asda is owned by Walmart, who is now speaking with interested parties about potentially selling a majority stake.

February 28 , 2020

China's port congestion eases amid fluctuations in global produce pricing

While Chinese ports are clearing their coronavirus-related backlogs, it has been revealed that produce pricing has been heavily affected by the outbreak.

February 28 , 2020

Brexit risks produce shortage as immigration laws tighten

Last week the U.K. released its new immigration policy that would end all movement of EU workers who supply the agricultural industry with 60% of its labor.

February 28 , 2020

Agricultural software to improve field yields

EOS says the biggest advantage of its farm management software is its ability to handle different tasks - it can be used either by farmers, insurance companies or traders.

February 27 , 2020

Forever Fresh expands offering as new Chilean partner comes onboard

U.S.-based sales and marketing company Forever Fresh is growing with an expanded offering of South American fruit, as Provex comes on board as a new partner.

February 27 , 2020