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Giumarra partners with largest U.S. persimmon grower
The company believes there is "enormous potential" to bring what is now a niche product to the greater population.
July 24 , 2017
U.K.: Tesco expands same-day grocery deliveries
The supermarket chain is pushing the boundaries of retail grocery deliveries by rolling out its same-day service to reach almost all corners of Britain.
July 24 , 2017
SunSelect's harvest now 100% Fair Trade
After becoming a pioneer of Fair Trade certification in the "Global North" in 2014, the Canadian grower has now extended the same principles to its California operations.
July 24 , 2017
U.S.: Florida scientists developing disease-resistant seedless watermelon
Seedless watermelon varieties are far more susceptible to Fusarium wilt than seeded varieties.
July 24 , 2017
Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan launches three squash varieties
The varieties produce good yields and have a “thorough package of natural resistances”, according to the breeders.
July 24 , 2017
Ecuador: Pioneering company finds international success with avocado oil
Uyama Farms' oils have won awards in France and are sold at Whole Foods in Canada, and the company is this year carrying out its first fresh avocado exports.
July 24 , 2017
U.S. vertical farm start-up secures 'largest ever ag tech investment'
The heads of Amazon and Google also participated in the funding round through their respective investment companies.
July 21 , 2017
EU orange, lemon markets not as strong as many believe, says importer
One importer believes many overseas citrus suppliers are asking for excessively high prices.
July 21 , 2017
Netherlands: Kloosterboer to build high bay cold store
The new site will provide a "total solution" for leading fresh fry producer McCain by centralizing the stock for Northern Europe.
July 21 , 2017
China gains access to NZ onion market
China and New Zealand are the world's second and ninth-largest onion exporters respectively.
July 21 , 2017
