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South Africa and Greece tie up in kiwifruit program to boost supply

The ‘Hello Kiwi’ program, partly funded by the European Union, would be a welcome boost to the Greek economy.
May 26 , 2016

China gives green light for CMA CGM proposed acquisition of NOL

The Chinese government has given the go ahead for CMA CGM to take over Southeast Asia’s largest shipping company.
May 26 , 2016

China: Jialebao buys embattled produce e-commerce company

A currently bankrupt Chinese online produce seller that received backing from Amazon two years ago has been given a new lease of life.
May 26 , 2016

Stockton goes for gold in U.S. biologics market

After proving its worth against the world's most destructive banana disease, Timorex Gold shows promise in treating other fungal pests like botrytis, sour rot and monilinia.
May 26 , 2016

Chile: Copiapó pomegranate fields recover from 2015 floods

After a disaster season in 2015, Unifrutti has bounced back with solid percentages in 'extra fancy' rated packouts.
May 26 , 2016

Monsanto knocks back Bayer's initial proposal

Bayer's pitch to make an "innovation powerhouse" has been deemed "incomplete and financially inadequate" by the Monsanto board.
May 25 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS opens up process for Egyptian pepper import application

U.S. authorities have drafted a pathway-initiated risk assessment for fresh pepper imports from Egypt.
May 25 , 2016

Asian produce companies appear in Panama Papers

A northern Chinese veggie grower, a Hong Kong-based produce trader and an Indonesian pineapple company have been linked to the Panama Papers leak.
May 25 , 2016

iTiQ gives 'Superior Taste' award to Del Monte's Fresh Guac products

The Brussels-based food institute gave Del Monte's avocado product a high rating in blind tests.
May 25 , 2016

Cauliflower and mushroom steaks boost Britain's barbecues

The cauliflower trend is really taking off in Britain, so much so that it’s being used in a new vegetarian-friendly 'steak' just in time for the U.K. barbecue season.
May 25 , 2016