U.S. suppliers receive first batch of Argentine lemons in 17 years

Vision Import Group and Seald Sweet both have high hopes for the future of the Argentine lemon deal in the U.S.

May 23 , 2018

U.S.: House farm bill fails amid rebellion over immigration

The chamber killed the US$867 billion bill in a 198 to 213 vote.

May 18 , 2018

Ecuador, Costa Rica exported fewer bananas to U.S. in Q1

While the changes in FOB values of Ecuador and Costa Rica's banana exports were in line with their exports, Peru's export value nearly tripled despite volumes rising by just a fifth.

May 18 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger partners with Ocado to build online grocery network

Ocado's share price rocketed by 44% after the deal was announced.

May 17 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce expects consistent Mexican avocado volumes during summer

Robb Bertels says that with combined volume from California, Peru and Mexico, the U.S. market supply and demand should remain in "relative balance" over the coming months.

May 17 , 2018

China: Zespri, Plant & Food Research establish kiwifruit experimental center in Sichuan

The center will be used to determine which kiwifruit varieties are best suited to the area.

May 16 , 2018

China: Alibaba's Win-Chain to provide one-stop upstream supply chain solution

The newly established company seeks to provide a solution to some of the major challenges in China's fresh produce supply chain, having already signed a cooperation agreement with numerous major fruit exporters.

May 15 , 2018