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Bayer makes a move on Monsanto
German multinational Bayer has held preliminary talks with seed giant Monsanto to discuss a potential takeover.
May 19 , 2016
U.S. organic product sales hit US$43.3B record in 2015
And organic fresh produce was the gateway.
May 19 , 2016
U.S.: Giumarra adds sweet onions to product line
With supply from G&R Farms and its Latin American partners, the company will be able to supply the vegetable year-round.
May 19 , 2016
Peru: CPF to ramp up avocado shipments to Japan, China in 2016
CPF's Rodolfo Lozano talks about the need for diversification if the international market is to absorb Peru's avocado production growth.
May 19 , 2016
Russia bans imports of Turkish zucchini, pumpkins and squash
Rosselkhoznadzor has officially banned more Turkish products, but contrary to previous indications lemons and grapefruit were not included in the announcement.
May 19 , 2016
The silk road to fruit freshness
Tufts University researchers have found a biocompatible silk coating can help fruits can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration.
May 19 , 2016
Ecuador: Port of Guayaquil offers new shipping service
The new MSC service is expected to add greater banana exporting capacity to the port.
May 19 , 2016
U.S.: Orchard View expects greater cherry consistency in 2016
Thanks to a new Unitec sorting machine, the company expects an even stronger season at the retail level.
May 19 , 2016
Glyphosate "unlikely" to pose cancer risk, claims WHO/FAO
The decision is in contrast to a report released last year by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
May 18 , 2016
Australia: Leading retailers to harmonize fresh produce safety schemes
Australia's top food retail companies will be streamlining their quality assurance procedures by the end of this year.
May 18 , 2016
