U.S.: Kroger, Ocado break ground on second high-tech fulfillment center

"This is another significant milestone for Kroger and Ocado, and a big step toward a nationwide revolution in how Kroger customers experience grocery e-commerce," said Ocado Group's CE

July 25 , 2019

U.S. FDA investigates multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican basil

So far there have been 132 illnesses and four hospitalizations across 11 states in the U.S. The FDA has advised consumers not to eat basil exports by Siga Logistics located in Morelos, Mexico.

July 25 , 2019

BayWa AG's head of global produce to step down next year

BayWa said that in Cristiane Bell's six years at the company she has "transformed" its regional fruit business into an international unit that generated €27.2 million in EBIT last year. 

July 25 , 2019

UAV-IQ and Koppert team up for drone-based aerial biocontrol in California

The integrated pest management (IPM) service offers a new way for conventional and organic growers to combat pests, reduce the environmental impact of pesticide usage, and address a growing labor crunch.

July 25 , 2019

Zespri: "It's certainly been a busy year for us"

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has had an action-packed recent few months. FreshFruitPortal.com caught up with David Courtney, chief grower and alliances officer, to hear about the biggest developments so far this year and for a season update.

July 25 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit exports to Europe tumble, continue to grow to Far East

The Far East has almost overtaken Europe as Chile's leading export market this season, amid a huge year-on-year drop in shipments to the latter.

July 25 , 2019

USDA authorizes Moroccan raspberry imports

The decision comes three years after the USDA proposed rule to allow raspberry imports from the North African country.

July 24 , 2019

Mexico: Taco lovers cry foul over restaurants' guac bait-and-switch

According to The Guardian, a number of Mexican taquerias have begun to substitute squash in their guac recipes, which reportedly results in a similar end product.

July 24 , 2019

Mission Produce reveals avocado 'size interchangeability chart'

Expanding on its Foodservice AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide, the new chart is a practical tool that breaks down avocado yield by size and preparation.

July 24 , 2019

Hortifrut CCO Felipe Juillerat leaves company

July 24 , 2019