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

AgroFresh partners with leading Chinese fruit retailer to build innovation center

AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre speaks to us about the company's plans in China.

May 14 , 2018

U.S: California avocado crop likely to be down on forecasts, says CAC

Tom Bellamore says there were heavy supplies from Mexico during April, but he expects a positive remainder of the campaign for California.

May 11 , 2018

New JV to market NZ-developed robotic apple packer globally

The technology, which identifies and places the apples in their trays, has the ability to safely handle up to 120 fruit per minute.

May 10 , 2018

U.S.: Slow start for California cherry season

Lighter crops than last year are expected in both California and Washington following a cold spring.

May 10 , 2018

Walmart to buy controlling stake in India's largest e-retailer for US$16B

The deal, which is Walmart's biggest ever, comes days after the company agreed to sell its U.K.-based subsidiary, Asda, to rival supermarket chain Sainsbury's.

May 09 , 2018

South African citrus season off to good start, says Capespan exec

A company representative says an uptick in exports to Europe is expected over the coming weeks.