Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 144
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Taiwan confident in food stocks
With coronavirus affecting international trade, Taiwan has confirmed it has enough agricultural supply to last up to six months
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Podcasts
Fruitbox: The future's bright, the future's citrus
Justin Chadwick talks to Chris White about big new opportunities for a range of citrus in markets around the globe
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PMA A-NZ lashes “misleading advice”
Industry association says fresh produce should not be washed with soapy water or disinfectants
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Ensuring supply in the Northern Territory
Government officials meet to ensure remote and regional communities continue to receive uninterrupted supply
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Court rules for NZ government in Psa case
A class action of growers will appeal the decision, which found the government was not liable for losses from the outbreak
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Tension at Myanmar-China border
Coronavirus restrictions stopping Myanmar nationals from entering China includes drivers delivering fresh produce
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Kurly secures more investment
An increase in online shopping driven by the coronavirus has helped the Korean e-tailer raise more funding
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Imperial season underway in Australia
Nutrano begins 2020 mandarin harvest, enforcing strict hygiene and social distancing protocols across its business
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Blue Whale ready for unexpected
In the wake of Covid-19, French apple giant Blue Whale is prepared for tough times ahead, as the possibility of labour issues approaches
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PMA A-NZ provides fresh produce clarity
In response to concerns raised during the coronavirus pandemic the association is working to ensure consumers are receiving the right information
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Coronavirus: industry response
Asiafruit rounds up what impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on fresh produce trade across Asia to-date
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Evergreen orders new reefers
A successful trial has prompted the Taiwanese shipping company purchase 1,800 reefer containers
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Australia fast-tracks imports
Fruit and vegetable products among the grocery items being prioritised for entry
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Coronavirus prompts urban farming interest
With movement in many countries restricted, some consumers are turning to urban farming for their fresh produce
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Philippine produce platform expanded
The Department of Agriculture’s Kadiwa marketing programme will serve more urban consumers during quarantine
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New Zealanders turn to horticulture for work
People out of employment due to coronavirus taking jobs in horticulture during peak harvest of apples and kiwifruit
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Qatar Airways Cargo expands services
India's and Australia’s fresh produce export capacity will be increased with the addition of more services
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Jazz season underway in Australia
Montague heralds new-season crop as “one of the best ever produced”
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K&N launches intra-Asia e-service
Logistics group introduces eShipAsia platform to meet the needs of Intra-Asia shippers
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Lockdowns continue container congestion
Supply chains in the midst of lockdowns in India and the Philippines are still grappling with the effects of coronavirus