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South African supermarket Pick n Pay quashes Tesco takeover talk
A South African supermarket chain has denied suggestions of a possible takeover or merger.
August 14 , 2012
U.S.: melons and apple products recalled due to listeria worries
Food poisoning fears have prompted a U.S. recall of some melons and pre-packed apple products.
August 14 , 2012
Opinion: biological fruit pest controls assist South African exports
Anton Rabe explains how sterile mating is controlling Mediterranean fruit fly populations in South Africa.
August 14 , 2012
Pakistani mango exporters call for more U.S. flight options
Pakistani mango growers claim they are missing out on US$30 million worth of U.S. sales due to flight constraints.
August 13 , 2012
El Niño delays Peru's mango flowering
Slightly higher temperatures have led to later flowering for Peru's mango crop.
August 13 , 2012
Shipping delays intensify Europe's oversupply of Peruvian and SA avocados
Port problems have caused headaches for exporters, leading to an avocado glut in Europe.
August 10 , 2012
Argentine lemon exports holding up despite lower yields
Argentina's accelerated lemon harvest has helped replicate last year's export volumes.
August 10 , 2012
Australia: Woolworths opens drive-thru supermarket
Sydney shoppers in Brookvale will now be able to pick up groceries from the comfort of their cars.
August 09 , 2012
Argentine citrus nursery makes it into the record books
A Latin American lemon nursery has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world.
August 09 , 2012
China reluctant to renew Indian mango and grape imports
India's commerce ministry is concerned China won't renew an import deal for mangoes and grapes.
August 09 , 2012
