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Australia: Major gene bank project aims to revive pomegranate industry
In an effort to revive the fledgling industry, PomPersia is propagating a plethora of varieties and plans to become a conglomerate of 200 growers by 2025.
December 06 , 2016
Don Limón launches new brand for Mexican strawberries
The Germany-based company is launching the new brand with a focus on the U.S. market.
December 06 , 2016
NZ makes 'breakthrough' in fight against bee parasite
Strong progress has been made in researching how to combat a pathogen that has had a 'notable impact on hives' in the U.S. and China.
December 06 , 2016
Mahindra Agri Solutions buys majority stake in OFD Holding BV
The move into Europe, Asia, South America and Africa forms part of Mahindra's strategy to be one of the world's top players in the table grape trade.
December 06 , 2016
U.S.: California growers to look interstate, overseas for expansion
A recent survey shows the majority of California growers that planned expansion will now do it outside the state due to the costs implied by a new overtime law.
December 06 , 2016
SweeTango apple rolls out across Europe
With commercial licenses already granted to companies in three countries and plenty of test plantations across the continent, there are high expectations for the SweeTango in Europe.
December 05 , 2016
South East Asia bucks trend for South African Valencia orange exports
Shipments to the region picked up despite a drastic drop in total volume and a season that finished five weeks earlier than normal.
December 05 , 2016
U.S. lifts ban on Spanish pepper imports
Spanish exporters will once again be able to ship fresh peppers to the U.S. market after an almost year-long absence.
December 05 , 2016
SAG strike eats into Chilean cherimoya deal
Exports from one of Chile's two cherimoya shippers were far lower than hoped for this year as a strike by public sector workers meant the facilities were not inspected.
December 05 , 2016
Australia: Costa Group to buy Avocado Ridge
One of Australia's leading avocado marketers has made its first major step towards vertical integration of the crop.
December 05 , 2016
