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Chinese market officially opens for Peruvian Hass avocados
Peruvian Agriculture Minister Juan Manuel Benites says avocado exports to China could potentially reach US$50 million.
August 11 , 2015
HLB launches its first organic Formosa papayas in U.S. market
HLB's new organic papayas grown in a 'protected microclimate' area in Mexico feature a ripeness indicator.
August 11 , 2015
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
