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Monsanto knocks back Bayer's second takeover offer
Despite a promised US$1.5 billion reverse break-up fee, Monsanto has deemed Bayer's revised bid as "insufficient to ensure deal certainty".
July 19 , 2016
Seedless mandarins to become market standard in Australia, says Freshmax exec
Freshmax Australia has an expansive easy peeler planting program with some distinctive new varieties now coming into production.
July 19 , 2016
Can Colombia prove golden berries are not a Medfly host?
U.S.-bound exports could grow significantly if a research project between ICA and APHIS pays off.
July 19 , 2016
NZ: KVH looks at new "Far North" exclusion zone for Psa protection
Kiwifruit Vine Health has identified the opportunity to protect areas where new orchards have been established outside of Psa-infected zones.
July 19 , 2016
China to allow Chilean prunes in "natural condition"
The new protocol will mean Chile is allowed to send prunes that haven't been tenderized to China.
July 19 , 2016
Russia destroys 20MT of U.S.-grown almonds
The load of almonds contravened a Russian ban on U.S. foodstuff imports as part of wider countersanctions.
July 19 , 2016
McDonald's cuts tomatoes from burgers in parts of India
Even though tomato prices have risen in India, the company said the decision was prompted by quality issues.
July 18 , 2016
Strikes delay Mexican avocado season
While the grower strike is largely resolved, the setback will affect supply and prices over the coming weeks.
July 18 , 2016
Trucker strike impacts Colombia's reliability overseas, says fruit exporter
If the problem persists fruit will be lost in the fields as well.
July 18 , 2016
Could "Comic Contracts" help protect vulnerable workers?
South African group Indigo Fruit Growers thinks they can.
July 18 , 2016
