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Chiquita and Fyffes seek EU merger clearance
In order to gain permission for a tie-up in the Phase I review period, Chiquita and Fyffes say they are considering offering concessions to the EU.
September 16 , 2014
Mexican officials to visit China to speed up berry export protocol
Mexico could start shipping several types of berry to China by the end of this year.
September 16 , 2014
Mango exporters 'can go anywhere' with new tech use, says Maersk
Maersk says that like avocados and bananas, mangoes also stand to benefit from controlled atmosphere containers.
September 15 , 2014
Chiquita launches US$30M Guatemalan port revamp
A new port expansion looks set to consolidate Chiquita's position as the leading Guatemalan banana exporter.
September 12 , 2014
T&G teams up with Unifrutti Chile in Peruvian grape JV
Unifrutti Chile and New Zealand's Turners & Growers expect a new Peruvian grape partnership will yield fruit next year.
September 10 , 2014
EU suspends €125M emergency measures amid fraud suspicions
The European Commission has said its aid scheme designed to support farmers affected by the Russian ban 'has to be closed due to a disproportionate surge in claims'.
September 10 , 2014
Chiquita signs confidentiality agreement with potential buyers
Chiquita has further relaxed its stance on the proposed merger from two Brazilian companies by entering into a non-disclosure agreement.
September 10 , 2014
China to open its doors for Costa Rican pineapples 'within four months'
Pineapple exports from Costa Rica could be allowed into China later this year, but transit challenges remain.
September 09 , 2014
South Africa suspends certain EU-bound citrus exports
A U.K industry body says the suspension of some citrus exports from South Africa to Europe will cause 'major issues' for the British market.
September 08 , 2014
U.S.: Silvia Lopez, the voice of anti-union protests at Gerawan Farming
Fruit picker Silvia Lopez discusses her fight to end forced unionization on a California farm.
September 08 , 2014
