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South Korean market opens for NZ asparagus
New Zealand now has access to the South Korean asparagus market, with tariffs to be reduced to zero by 2018.
December 14 , 2015
U.S.: AeroFarms secures US$20M investment
The company behind the world's largest vertical farm project says it took out an additional 30,000 sqft of space in New Jersey last summer to meet soaring demand.
December 14 , 2015
Australian competition watchdog takes Woolworths to court
The ACCC has alleged retailer Woolworths engaged in "unconscionable conduct" with its suppliers.
December 14 , 2015
U.S.: Western Growers opens Center for Innovation & Technology
The head of Taylor Farms says industry collaboration with entrepreneurs is crucial to feeding a rapidly growing global population.
December 14 , 2015
Egypt holds talks with China over grape and strawberry access
Egyptian and Chinese officials have agreed to meet again to discuss SPS arrangements for future fruit trade.
December 14 , 2015
Complicated permits, exchange rates hold back Venezuelan fruit imports
While a recent election result brings Venezuela one step closer to solving dire socioeconomic problems, the country is still far from becoming the fruit import destination it once was.
December 14 , 2015
U.S.: DuPont and Dow to merge in "game-changing" deal
The tie-up of two leading chemical companies is expected to create a combined market share of around US$130 billion.
December 11 , 2015
Italy: Ferrero to pilot Indian hazelnut project
Hazelnut cultivars will soon be imported to a northern Indian state in a bid to start up commercial production and supply a major Italian chocolatier.
December 11 , 2015
Chile closes in on workable Indian access for blueberries, avocados
Chile's agricultural attaché for India says while there is already market access for walnuts, blueberries and avocados, the current protocols are unfavorable for trade.
December 11 , 2015
Chile kicks off table grape export season
Some 260 metric tons of table grapes were shipped from Chile to the U.S. in the first week of December.
December 11 , 2015
