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U.S.: Western Growers opens new HQ
WGA has officially unveiled its new headquarters in Irvine, California, bringing a series of offices all under one roof.
July 28 , 2016
NZ kiwifruit exports hit record levels
New Zealand's fruit exports were up 31% year-on-year in June, thanks in large part to the kiwifruit and apple sectors.
July 26 , 2016
China finds first case of "kiwifruit rot" in NZ shipment
The Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection Bureau said it was the first interception of its kind in China, with potential to cause "incalculable damage".
July 20 , 2016
Monsanto knocks back Bayer's second takeover offer
Despite a promised US$1.5 billion reverse break-up fee, Monsanto has deemed Bayer's revised bid as "insufficient to ensure deal certainty".
July 19 , 2016
Trucker strike impacts Colombia's reliability overseas, says fruit exporter
If the problem persists fruit will be lost in the fields as well.
July 18 , 2016
Trucker strike grips Colombian farming sector
The dispute has now been going on for 38 days, affecting the movement of a wide range of export crops.
July 14 , 2016
China to allow Argentine table grape imports
The final agreement signing is expected to take place in time for the upcoming export season in January, 2017.
July 13 , 2016
Ecuador prepares first China-bound mango shipments
An Ecuadorian mango industry head believes access to the Japanese and South Korean markets is 'very close'.
July 05 , 2016
South Africa: Brexit should see 'normalization' of citrus trade, says CGA
An industry head in South Africa says the U.K. leaving the EU should be positive for citrus shippers due to changes in regulatory requirements and lower tariffs.
July 04 , 2016
Australia: ABGC in landmark banana farm purchase to control TR4
Australia's banana grower association says the government will fund one-third of the purchase of the TR4-infected plantation, while producers will be asked to pay the rest.
July 01 , 2016
