Blueberries in Charts: A look at Chile's export forecast in turbulent waters

Chile's recent announcement of a record crop came amid very low prices in the U.S. market. What could we expect pricing to be like in January and February?

October 15 , 2019

Jupiter Group EU is born with Cool Fresh acquisition complete

Jupiter Group Europe has officially been formed following the finalization of the acquisition of former Netherlands-based produce marketer Cool Fresh International.

October 14 , 2019

U.S. regulators allow GM cotton to be used as food source

The development paves the way for a protein-packed new food source that its developers said could help tackle global malnutrition.

October 14 , 2019

African avocado production 'could rise as quickly as Colombia's'

Many countries in the continent could greatly increase their supplies of avocados given the right conditions, Zac Bard of Westfalia fruit told World Avocado Congress attendees last month.

October 14 , 2019

U.S.: Breakthrough as researchers grow citrus greening bacteria for first time

Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium will make it easier for researchers to find treatments for the devastating disease.

October 14 , 2019

U.S.: Trump announces "phase one" trade deal with China

U.S. President Trump said on Friday that he had reached a “substantial deal” with China that will forestall a planned tariff increase on Oct. 15.

October 11 , 2019

Uber moves into grocery delivery with Cornershop acquisition

The news comes a day after Walmart Canada announced it is expanding its official partnership with the Chile-based startup, which is also present in Mexico, Peru and Toronto.

October 11 , 2019

Kroger's Ocado plan for grocery delivery a "misstep", says financial firm

Analysts reportedly say that Kroger should have followed Walmart's lead and invested in micro-fulfillments rather than costly centralized fulfillment centers.

October 11 , 2019

South Africa: Fruit exporters get new cold store in Western Cape

Southern African Fruit Terminals says the 5,500-pallet-capacity facility in Abland is suitable for subtropicals, citrus, grapes, stone fruit and pome fruit.

October 11 , 2019

Report alleges abuses in major supermarket supply chains

Workers on farms and plantations that supply many big supermarkets are often subject to poverty pay, harsh working conditions, and gender discrimination, Oxfam claims.

October 11 , 2019