China: JD to invest US$700M in leading supermarket chain

China’s largest online direct sales company will soon hold a 10% stake in one of the country's biggest supermarket operators.

August 10 , 2015

Russia eases Moldovan restrictions

The Russian market may still be closed for the EU, but Moldova's fruit industry is moving on the right track.

August 07 , 2015

'We're fighting to redirect every kilo', says Belgian pear shipper

The impact of the Russian ban was not as bad as expected for Belgian pear and tomato growers, but for apples it was a different story.

August 07 , 2015

Weak economy diminishes Russia's attractiveness for Egyptian fruit exporter

"Politically Russia is banning [EU] produce, but commercially it's still in the market," says one Egyptian shipper.

August 07 , 2015

EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season

EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.

August 06 , 2015

Citrus greening spurs carrier flies into action

The same disease that has cost the Florida citrus industry US$3.6 billion has been found to fundamentally change the behavior of insects that spread it.

August 06 , 2015

Australia: Purple patch for blissful Tasmanian-grown potatoes

A colorful potato variety bred in Idaho has been shown to resonate with Australian consumers.

August 05 , 2015

China: Beijing's top wholesale market to slash number of sellers

Traffic congestion has led to a rethink of how Bejing's Xinfadi market will be organized, with plans to shift storage and processing facilities to new areas.

August 05 , 2015

Peruvian avocado exports experience Atlantic shift in H1

Attractive prices drew a greater share of Peruvian avocado exports to Europe in the first half of 2015.

August 05 , 2015

U.S. tightens import requirements on Chilean fruit imports

A range of Chilean fruits from Medfly quarantine areas will now need to undergo cold treatment to access the U.S. market.

August 04 , 2015