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Sun World Innovations joins THRIVE to accelerate new ag technologies
The company will join Driscoll’s, Western Growers and Panasonic in the program established by venture capital firm SVG Partners.
May 11 , 2017
NZ apple harvest to be "significantly down on estimate"
Despite the setback, the pome fruit industry remains confident of achieving export revenue of NZD1 billion ahead of its target of 2022.
May 11 , 2017
Colombia to be "relevant player" in blueberry industry, says nursery
The elevation of the company's plantations means that U.S. authorities do not require treatment against Medfly, and the fruit can be shipped into Florida.
May 11 , 2017
NZ-grown Jazz apples arrive in U.S. with new branding
T&G Global says there has been consistent growth for the apples in both traditional markets like the U.S. and U.K., as well as newer destinations like Thailand and Japan.
May 11 , 2017
Fyffes suspended from Ethical Trading Initiative
Fyffes now has 90 days to reach a "mutually agreeable framework for engagement" with the International Union of Foodworkers, or its membership will be expelled.
May 10 , 2017
U.S.: Vanguard International acquires Pride Packing
Pride, which grows and distributes pome fruit and stonefruit, is described as being one of the first companies to adopt the Two-Leader growing and pruning technique.
May 10 , 2017
South Africa “the new kid on the block” in global kiwifruit industry
"I think there are some very interesting partnerships that are developing between South African, European and Chinese-based companies," says Biogold's Peter Turner.
May 10 , 2017
Kenya in talks to resume avocado exports to South Africa
Before South African banned Kenyan avocados in 2010, the trade used to bring in US$1.2 million annually for the industry.
May 10 , 2017
NZ: Rockit Global shares soar ten-fold
While not cash-in-the-pockit, the result is described as a "great outcome" for New Zeland's early-stage investment community and the agtech sector.
May 10 , 2017
Brazil reopens for Argentine citrus after eight-year hiatus
It's been an excellent month for the Argentine citrus industry.
May 10 , 2017
