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U.S.: Del Monte Foods launches new fruit cup snacks

The company has launched its fruit cups for adults with "unexpected flavors" and the support of lifestyle blogger Katrina Bowden.
July 29 , 2016

Chile: Recent rain eases drought pain in Coquimbo

The provinces of Elqui, Limarí and Choapa have accumulated three meters (9.8 feet) of snow in the year to date.
July 28 , 2016

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

Italian job ahead for Fruit South Africa

The Associazione Italiana Commercio Estero has entered an MoU with the South African fruit industry group.
July 26 , 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

South Africa cuts Valencia orange forecast by almost 10%

South Africa's leading citrus category in terms of volume is set for a significant reduction in size this year.
July 25 , 2016

U.S. Mushroom Council enters partnership with Cabot Creamery

The mushroom organization will cross-promote the company's cheeses in its recipes, and vice versa.
July 22 , 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

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