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U.S.: Del Monte slips banana flash mob into downtown Chicago
A Del Monte executive asks 'who wouldn’t stop to watch a bunch of bananas dancing in the middle of town?'
September 21 , 2016
U.S.: Naturipe invests in Harvest CROO Robotics
Naturipe Berry Growers adds to a growing list of investors in the technology which will involve a new prototype to be tested in the upcoming strawberry harvest.
September 21 , 2016
U.K.: CPM awaits EU approval for berry that officially 'doesn't exist'
CPM has been growing an antioxidant-rich berry in U.K. and Poland that is not yet recognized as a food in the EU.
September 21 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 37, 2016
Year-on-yera prices of Chilean avocados were up a third in the European market in week 37.
September 21 , 2016
China: Qifeng starts red kiwifruit exports to Malaysia
A common talking point at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong was the rise of Chinese brands in a market where foreign companies dominate when it comes to price premiums.
September 21 , 2016
U.S. seed group urges caution over industry mergers
As several major companies agree to mergers, a head of the U.S. seed industry has urged authorities to ensure competition will not be stifled.
September 21 , 2016
Andy Hall found guilty by Thai court
After more than 3.5 years of legal battles, Andy Hall has been found guilty of defamation over his investigation into alleged human rights abuses at Thai pineapple processor Natural Fruit Company.
September 20 , 2016
U.S. researchers use charged additives to reduce pesticide runoff
A team from MIT have developed a way of making pesticide spray droplets far less bouncy by adding oppositely-charged substances to the liquid.
September 20 , 2016
Chile to have 'first serious' avocado season in China
Chile's avocado promotions in China last season may have been few and far between, but this year the industry is stepping up its game.
September 20 , 2016
India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety
The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.
September 20 , 2016
