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Scotland to ban all GM crop cultivation
The Scottish Government says it won't 'gamble' with the country's food and drink sector, but the national farmers' union believes the wrong decision has been made.
August 11 , 2015
U.S.: Sun World appoints four new South American licensees
The number of companies in South America under Sun World grape variety licenses has increased by a third under a new agreement.
August 10 , 2015
Leading biotech firm to buy Oxitec for US$160M
U.S.-based Intrexon has announced it will acquire an innovative U.K. business that produces GM insects to reduce the spread of agricultural pests and disease.
August 10 , 2015
Florida: Large-scale GM citrus field trials could start in spring
With an experimental use permit from the EPA, Southern Gardens Citrus is now building the trees needed for significant field trials of citrus greening-resistant fruit.
August 10 , 2015
Koppert Cress introduces trio of flavors
One of Koppert Cress' new varieties features tiny crystals that are said to give the plant an attractive appearance.
August 10 , 2015
China approves several produce import protocols
Four new fresh crops from two different continents have been approved for the Chinese market, where local growers have also struck an access deal with South Korea.
August 10 , 2015
NZ prime minister opens Zespri Singapore office
Zespri's new hub in Southeast Asia will serve as the company's global sales and marketing office.
August 10 , 2015
China: JD to invest US$700M in leading supermarket chain
China’s largest online direct sales company will soon hold a 10% stake in one of the country's biggest supermarket operators.
August 10 , 2015
Peruvian region forecasts early mango harvest
While production volumes from Lambayeque are anticipated to be unaffected by variable temperatures this season, export prices could take a hit.
August 10 , 2015
Pome fruit tops Italy's fruit withdrawal list for 2015-16
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has published its list of expected fruit withdrawal volumes in response to the Russian ban.
August 10 , 2015
