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Chiquita rejects new Brazilian offer
Chiquita says Cutrale-Safra have 'failed to deliver' an irrevocable offer, claiming a merger with Fyffes would provide much better value than US$14 per share.
October 16 , 2014
Chilean producers crushed by second consecutive year of frosts
A Chilean grower says frosts in southern production regions have destroyed 30-100% of several fruit crops.
October 16 , 2014
Guatemala plans Interoceanic Corridor to rival Panama Canal
A Guatemalan businessman working on an ambitious maritime transit system says the project will serve the needs of increasing global trade while improving quality of life in the region.
October 16 , 2014
'Significant' new California farmers' markets bill aims stamp out fraud
Californian authorities will soon have far more funds to help combat inauthentic produce in farmers' markets.
October 15 , 2014
South African court case to test validity of Tango mandarin variety
Is irradiating budwood for seedless characteristics enough to make a citrus variety be considered different? A landmark South African court case will set out to answer this question next year.
October 14 , 2014
Costa Rican govt to compensate banana spraying victims
Almost 12,000 former banana workers and relatives affected by the chemical DBCP are in line to receive compensation from the Costa Rican government.
October 10 , 2014
Ecuador to help ease U.S. mango shortage
Despite reduced Latin American mango production, Kingston Fresh will import more Ecuadorian fruit this season.
October 10 , 2014
Chilean exporters set to enjoy favorable exchange rate for U.S. market
A favorable exchange rate will likely help the Chilean produce industry in the summer season.
October 09 , 2014
Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited to replace HAL
After a lengthy process Australia's new levy-backed horticultural industry body has been formed.
October 08 , 2014
U.S.: mushroom grower expands to cope with rising demand
Mushroom company To-Jo has boosted a range of its facilities as new industry marketing concepts help increase sales.
October 07 , 2014
