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China: Alibaba leads US$300M investment round in Yiguo
The announcement to boost Yiguo subsidiary ExFresh comes hot on the heels of the launch of its innovative Hema Supermarket platform.
August 04 , 2017
U.S.: FDA identifies possible Mexican source of salmonella papaya outbreak
The number of infected people from the deadly outbreak has risen dramatically since the last update.
August 04 , 2017
Canada: Retailer withdraws broccoli florettes over possible E.coli contamination
The CFIA urged consumers to throw out the product in question but emphasized there had been no reported illnesses associated with its consumption.
August 04 , 2017
Some positive signs in U.S. fruit exports to Thailand before summer crop
If it weren't for a decline in apple exports, the total value would have been up year-on-year for the first five months of 2017.
August 04 , 2017
NZ persimmons ready to go to China
New Zealand is on the cusp of exporting its first fresh persimmons to China after 12 years attempting to gain market access, catching the end of what has been a "reasonably solid" campaign for the industry.
August 04 , 2017
U.K.: Chef’s app dishes up news feed “straight from the field”
Real-time data about availability, seasonality, provenance and weather conditions goes straight into the kitchen via the new app.
August 04 , 2017
U.S.-bound Chilean apple exports take a hit
Poor fruit coloring and low prices in the U.S. are two aspects that have made for a challenging season for Chilean apple shippers.
August 04 , 2017
Costa Rica approves plan on responsible pineapple production
The action plan is aimed at fostering communication between different parties to address the main challenges related to cultivation.
August 04 , 2017
Wonderful Pistachios' vast array of promotion channels in China
One includes an ad with single women finding escape in the healthy nut from nagging relatives pressuring them to get married.
August 04 , 2017
Indonesian company makes eco-bags from cassava starch
The bio bag can be dissolved in water, which can then be safely consumed.
August 04 , 2017
