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Australian competition watchdog takes Woolworths to court

The ACCC has alleged retailer Woolworths engaged in "unconscionable conduct" with its suppliers.
December 14 , 2015

U.S.: Western Growers opens Center for Innovation & Technology

The head of Taylor Farms says industry collaboration with entrepreneurs is crucial to feeding a rapidly growing global population.
December 14 , 2015

Egypt holds talks with China over grape and strawberry access

Egyptian and Chinese officials have agreed to meet again to discuss SPS arrangements for future fruit trade.
December 14 , 2015

Complicated permits, exchange rates hold back Venezuelan fruit imports

While a recent election result brings Venezuela one step closer to solving dire socioeconomic problems, the country is still far from becoming the fruit import destination it once was.
December 14 , 2015

U.S.: DuPont and Dow to merge in "game-changing" deal

The tie-up of two leading chemical companies is expected to create a combined market share of around US$130 billion.
December 11 , 2015

Italy: Ferrero to pilot Indian hazelnut project

Hazelnut cultivars will soon be imported to a northern Indian state in a bid to start up commercial production and supply a major Italian chocolatier.
December 11 , 2015

Chile closes in on workable Indian access for blueberries, avocados

Chile's agricultural attaché for India says while there is already market access for walnuts, blueberries and avocados, the current protocols are unfavorable for trade.
December 11 , 2015

Chile kicks off table grape export season

Some 260 metric tons of table grapes were shipped from Chile to the U.S. in the first week of December.
December 11 , 2015

NZ: Zespri SunGold volumes almost triple in 2015

It's smiles all round for Zespri, as the kiwifruit marketer reflects on a year that saw record sales into Asia.
December 11 , 2015

China: Yonghui Superstores JV targets persimmon industry

A major Chinese retailer is the controlling shareholder in a project that includes the construction of a persimmon processing plant.
December 11 , 2015

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