Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 11
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Marquis Macadamias Group restructures
Global Macadamias and Marquis Macadamias part ways as part of company restructuring
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Zespri uses pillbox packaging for daily fruit push
A Zespri survey in Singapore found the significant role forgetfulness plays in limiting fruit consumption, inspiring the adoption of the daily dose packs common in the pharmaceutical industry
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Applications for Hort Innovation’s Churchill Fellowships open
Fully funded fellowships are offering growers chance to travel for horticulture research
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INI Farms celebrates first shipment of Indian pomegranates to US
Consignment of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tonnes) of ‘Kimaye’ pomegranates is set to travel 20,000km in 37 days to arrive in the US
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Impact of weather and economic challenges evident in T&G results
T&G has reported a loss before tax of NZ$64.2m (US$39.1m) in a year marked by weather challenges and tightening budgets, but confidence in the group’s strategy remains strong
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French apples go on promotional roadshow in Thailand
French association Interfel has been promoting the country’s apples across Asia this season, including a campaign in major cities in Thailand, a key market for French exporters
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Costa Group appoints new CEO Marc Werner
Werner to head up leading Australian fresh produce business as of 1 March taking over from interim chief executive Harry Debney
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TV chef to launch Shepard avocado season
Australian Avocados partners with Luke Hines to launch Shepard avocado season
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Costa Group officially changes ownership
North American-based consortium made up of Paine Schwartz Partners, Driscoll’s and others takes control of leading Australian fresh produce company
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Washington apple exports to India rebound following tariff removal
Mid-season export volumes are 16 times more than 2022/23 season totals
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Valentina Caamano to add packing capabilities with new facility
Mareeba lime and mango grower receives RED Grant for fruit grading and packing machine
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Robotic arm under development to automate banana de-handing
The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution
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Genetically modified TR4-resistant banana approved for consumption
After 20 years of research QUT readies its QCAV-4 variety for commercial release following Australian government approval
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Positive forecast for Zespri growers
Dan Mathieson says the group is reaping the rewards of efforts to lift quality and reduce costs, as well as strong consumer demand
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Woolworths CEO steps down after 13 years
Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September
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Agrovision to start large-scale berry farming operations in China
Company expects first commercial volumes of domestically grown berries to be on sale in China in Q1, 2025
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Chilean cherries push into India
Smoother logistics means fresher cherries for Indian consumers
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Zespri preparing return to strong growth in kiwifruit supply in 2024
Kiwifruit marketer expects to ship 193m trays of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit thanks to improved growing conditions
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Coles opens applications for next round of Nurture Fund
Businesses can secure support for projects that drive innovation and provide sustainability benefits
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Westfalia pushes further into Asian avocado markets
The company made solid gains in India, China and Japan last year