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Attorneys general sue to stop $4B dividend payment tied to Kroger-Albertsons deal
The dividend is part of a nearly $25B deal that would combine the two chains with more than 5,000 stores. The merger has encountered several challenges, as U.S. senators and union representatives have voiced concerns about layoffs and price surges.
November 04 , 2022
The North American market remains crucial for the blueberry industry - Rabobank
As one of the main destination markets, the U.S. is focusing on availability as demand for year-round conventional and organic blueberries remains steady.
November 04 , 2022
IBO Report shows a blueberry industry undergoing transformation
The extensive data reveals some interesting trends and forecasts a continued expansion.
November 04 , 2022
Guatemala’s Producers and Agricultural Exporters Delegation present at Global Produce & Floral Show
A delegation of over 30 producers and agricultural businessmen from AGEXPORT’s Agricultural sector were present in Guatemala’s Pavilion at THE GLOBAL PRODUCE SHOW.
November 04 , 2022
Australia approves apple imports from the U.S.
The U.S. has officially been given the green light to send fresh apples to Australia, ABC News reports. The announcement comes as Australian growers voice concerns about biosecurity risks and oversupply.
November 03 , 2022
Driscoll's completes Berry Gardens acquisition
"This acquisition supports our vision to ‘become the world’s berry company, enriching the lives of everyone we touch’, given the UK is Europe’s second largest fresh berry market; and we believe there is strong growth potential in the UK," says Russell Allwell of Driscoll's.
November 03 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Avocado hectarage growth set to slow in Peru
The development comes after changes in the agrarian promotion law and the elimination of tax incentives, according to the Peruvian newspaper, Gestion.
November 03 , 2022
Limoneira closes $20M sale of its Oxnard packing facility
Limoneira expects to record an approximate gain of $900,000 on this transaction to be recognized in the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 ending Oct. 31, 2022.
November 02 , 2022
Italian court enjoins illegal production of Sun World grape varieties
In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari in Italy issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding a domestic grape producer from harvesting or selling any table grapes from unauthorized plantings of Sugrathirtyfive variety.
November 02 , 2022
Fresh Del Monte's sales and net income rise in Q3
In the three-month period ended Sept. 30, net sales rose by 5% year-on year to $1.05 billion, while net income jumped from $1.3 million to $33.3 million.
November 02 , 2022
