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Chiquita and Fyffes find US$20M in new synergies from proposed merger
Brazil's Cavendish Global may seek to sway shareholders from the merger, but Chiquita and Fyffes have found new benefits that could be gained from their partnership.
August 27 , 2014
Egyptian produce company expects minimal U.S.-bound citrus exports
An Egyptian produce company says citrus exports to the U.S. should be small for now due to Russian opportunities.
August 26 , 2014
Canada pledges to speed up Polish apple access
Canadian authorities have vowed to speed up market access for Polish apple growers, who like their own fishermen have been impacted by Russia's food import embargo.
August 25 , 2014
U.S.: Pandol Brothers predicts earlier grape import transition this year
A U.S. grape company says consumer preference for freshness is one reason retailers may import earlier this season.
August 25 , 2014
Communist rebels attack two Philippine banana plantations
A Del Monte aircraft hangar was one site of rebel attacks on banana operations in the Philippines over the weekend.
August 24 , 2014
NZ: new reports of Psa symptoms as spring draws closer
Kiwifruit vines in New Zealand's Katikati and Opotiki regions have shown increased Psa symptoms recently.
August 22 , 2014
Mexico and U.S. begin organic equivalency talks
Mexico and the U.S. could soon enjoy an organic equivalency agreement, with the first visit taking place this year.
August 22 , 2014
Brazilian table grape producer expects 'tough season' after cloudy weather
Brazil's leading table grape producer says cloudy weather greatly affected white seedless production this year, however a strong domestic market and 14 new varieties mean it isn't all bad news.
August 21 , 2014
Argentina: All Lemon attracts new customers despite lower volume
Frosts slashed Argentina's lemon exports this year, but the industry's quality standards are yielding new partners.
August 20 , 2014
British minister calls for clarification over European CAP reforms
The U.K.'s Elizabeth Truss has called for more clarity and flexibility in EU reforms related to crop diversification.
August 20 , 2014
