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Bayer confirms US$66B takeover of Monsanto
After much back and forth, Monsanto and Bayer have entered into a deal that would form the world's biggest seeds and pesticides company.
September 14 , 2016
U.S.: Sakuma farmworkers vote yes for union
A labor relations conflict that has lasted three years has now culminated in the endorsement of a union from workers at Sakuma Brothers Farms.
September 13 , 2016
Canada: BC blueberries prove up to the task for China-bound seafreight
Results may have been mixed for the first full season but exporters have learned important lessons for next year.
September 13 , 2016
Young Entrepreneur: Fruta Cloud brings new model to Chinese fruit market
After working with the likes of Google and Amazon, George Liu is back in China with a new vision for app-based trading.
September 12 , 2016
U.S.: California start-up developing autonomous apple vacuum
A spin-out company of SRI International is hoping to solve the apple industry's ongoing labor shortage issues by automating the harvests.
September 12 , 2016
Fyffes buys Canadian mushroom company for €41M
The acquisition of All Seasons Mushrooms follows on from Fyffe's initial foray into Canadian mushrooms in April this year.
September 08 , 2016
Early start for Chilean blueberry campaign
The vast majority of Chile's early blueberry volumes have been shipped to China, where prices have been steadily increasing over recent weeks.
September 07 , 2016
Local blueberries can fetch a premium in China, says Costa exec
Costa Group general manager for berries and IBO treasurer Peter McPherson discusses a growing varietal importance in the Chinese market.
September 07 , 2016
Bayer raises Monsanto takeover offer to US$65B
The German group has now raised its offer to US$127.5 per share and says negotiations are in 'advanced' stages.
September 06 , 2016
Majority of Poland's apple crop to be sent for processing, says Appolonia
The head of a major Polish apple company says the first shipments to China now look set to begin around mid-October.
September 06 , 2016
