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U.S. interest rising in Peruvian avocado programs, says Mission Produce exec
The U.S.-based company says it will see its 'first full avocado harvest' from Peru next season.
December 14 , 2016
Central Chile's table grapes most affected by unseasonal rainfall, says Fedefruta
Fedefruta's president says cherries appear to have escaped significant damage from last week's rainfall, but some grape varieties in the Valparaiso region have taken a hit.
December 14 , 2016
Philippines: Seven wounded in banana farmer shooting
Guards from Lapanday Foods Corp have been accused of shooting at farmers amid a heated land dispute in the Philippines.
December 14 , 2016
U.S.: First Aussie Calypso mangoes to arrive this weekend
"We are excited to bring the concept of Australia’s ‘juicy little secret’ to market with this distinct, flavorful mango,” says Craig Uchizono of Giumarra.
December 14 , 2016
NatureSweet to launch new 'perfect slicing tomato' variety in 2017
A NatureSweet representative hopes the sandwich-oriented tomato that will be sold across the U.S., Canada and Mexico will help cut down on food waste.
December 14 , 2016
Argentina renews cherry charters from Neuquen to the U.S.
Could charter services from Argentine Patagonia pave the way for a new logistics hub as cherry volumes increase in the years to come?
December 14 , 2016
Monsanto shareholders approve Bayer deal
Shareholders of Monsanto Company have approved a US$66 billion takeover from German multinational Bayer.
December 13 , 2016
U.S.: Gotham Greens joins 'ugly produce' movement
An urban agriculture company says that although its 'ugly produce' represents a 'drop in the bucket' of its business, it wanted to raise consumer awareness about the issue of food waste.
December 13 , 2016
Japanese company set to buy Fyffes for €751M
The deal is worth around €751 million would tie up two of the world's leading banana distributors.
December 13 , 2016
Oxitec's 'self-limiting' GM Medfly ready for open field trials
The pioneering British company believes its sterile Medfly 'may deliver superior efficacy and an improved environmental profile' compared to other available products.
December 13 , 2016
