U.S.: Amazon reportedly planning to launch new grocery store business

The retail giant is planning to open dozens of grocery stores in several major U.S. cities which would be distinct from both the company’s existing Whole Foods chain and its cashier-less Go convenience stores, the Wall Street Journal reports.

March 01 , 2019

Mexican avocados: WTO to mediate after Costa Rican access talks fail

Mexican Hass avocados have since 2015 been blocked from Costa Rica, which alleges that it is trying to keep sunblotch disease out of the country.

March 01 , 2019

Argentine lemon industry expects first exports to India, Vietnam in 2019

The country is also planning to consolidate its position in the recently opened U.S., Mexican and Brazilian markets this season.

March 01 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste

The U.S. retail chain has unveiled new measures to reduce plastic waste by leveraging its massive private brand program, expected to impact over 30,000 SKUs.

February 28 , 2019

U.K.: M&S and Ocado's £750M JV to "transform online grocery shopping"

Ocado said the joint venture combines the strength of M&S's brand and its leading food quality and innovation with Ocado's unique and proprietary technology to create an "unrivalled online offer".

February 28 , 2019

India pushes back U.S. apple tariff rise date

The additional tariff that had been due to come into effect on March 2 has now been pushed back until the start of April, as the Indian Government continues to seek talks with the U.S.

February 28 , 2019

U.S.: PMA to take the stage at SXSW

PMA’s chief marketing officer, Lauren M. Scott, will be a panelist in a session alongside Adam Cooper of The Wonderful Company, Lisa Cork of Fresh Produce Marketing, and Stephen X. Springfield of Sentient Decision Science.

February 28 , 2019

U.S.: Port of Virginia now open for South American perishable produce

The development follows the successful completion of the USDA's Southeast In-Transit Cold Treatment Pilot program, which trialed shipments of Peruvian, Argentine and Uruguayan fruit.

February 28 , 2019

Brazil blocks market access for Argentine pome fruit

Brazil has closed its border to apple and pears originating in the Argentine provinces of Río Negro y Neuquén over numerous pest detections in shipments entering the country.

February 28 , 2019

NZ: T&G Global's profits drop despite revenue rise in "challenging" year

New Zealand's largest fruit company said it experienced poor growing conditions for domestic apples, Australian cherries, and Peruvian table grapes, but highlighted the strong growth of its Jazz and Envy brands globally.

February 27 , 2019