U.S. to hit EU with 25% tariff on certain ag imports after landmark WTO ruling

The U.S. on Wednesday won the largest arbitration award in WTO history in its dispute with the EU over subsidies to Airbus. It will soon apply extra tariffs on products including olives, wine and cherry juice.

October 02 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart opens first supply chain training academy

The development comes amid the need for staff to have new skills in today's ever-changing world where consumers have more shopping choices than ever.

October 02 , 2019

NA greenhouse grower teams with Apeel for plastic-free cucumbers

The news comes just a couple of weeks after Apeel announced a deal with retailer Kroger to provide treated avocados nationwide.

October 02 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: How California's low storage volumes could impact prices

On the recent news of lower cold storage volumes, Colin Fain of Agronometrics looks at the potential impact on the rest of California's season and the upcoming southern hemisphere deal. 

October 02 , 2019

Chile forecasts record blueberry exports in 2019-20

In addition, the lower winter chill hours and warm August have resulted in the fruit being one week ahead in development compared to a normal year. 

October 02 , 2019

Taylor Fresh Foods acquires fresh-cut vegetable supplier

The CEO of the 120-year-old, Kentucky-based company acquired by Taylor Farms says the transaction provides a 'wonderful opportunity'.

October 02 , 2019

Amazon's grocery store plan moves ahead with California leases

Amazon is planning to operate dozens of grocery stores in cities across the country, part of the online giant’s increasing focus on a bricks-and-mortar presence.

October 02 , 2019

‘We must open up the U.S. avocado supply chain and improve data’ - retail, foodservice execs

At the World Avocado Congress held last week in Medellin, Colombia three executives said these were essential for the category to achieve its full potential in the world’s largest avocado market.

October 01 , 2019

Costa Rica sees big drops in banana, pineapple exports

From January through August, banana exports fell by 17% year-on-year while pineapple exports fell by 8%, according to Procomer.

September 30 , 2019

Spanish lemon crop lower, but unaffected by recent storms

Spain’s lemon season is now underway, amid expectations of a 15% year-on-year drop in volumes.

September 30 , 2019