C.H. Robinson expands with US$48M purchase of Spain-based freight forwarder

The all-cash deal with the Spain-based company was announced on Friday and expected to be accretive in 2019.

March 04 , 2019

Peru expecting 8% uptick in citrus exports

The Satsuma harvests have already begun and the first exports are now getting underway, amid expectations of continued growth of citrus volumes to the Chinese market.

March 04 , 2019

South Africa anticipating improved EU avocado market conditions

Derek Donkin of Subtrop explains why the country is expecting volumes to be 30% lower than last season, and also spoke about new markets on the horizon and the strong domestic industry development taking place.

March 04 , 2019

China: Dongfang sees lower profit in 2018 but record revenues

The chief of China's largest citrus grower said 2018 saw a "solid result", and the company expects a further increase in revenue in 2019.

March 01 , 2019

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