Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 145
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Avocado production set to increase in Western Australia
Alterra’s new 300ha avocado expansion, titled ‘carpenters project’, set for Pemberton in state’s south west
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Australian papaya harvest ramps up
Production shapes up well despite later start to the autumn peak
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New Zealand retailer trials virtual check-in
Foodstuffs creates virtual solution to manage customer shopping experience while Covid-19 measures remain in place
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PMA A-NZ releases workplace guidelines
Document offers practical advice to help fresh produce businesses during Covid-19 pandemic
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USDA relax import requirements for Chinese pears
Akesu and Korla-grown pears approved for import to US, following findings of pest risk analysis
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Vietnam exports to China drop
The toll of coronavirus on Vietnam’s fruit exports to its largest market has emerged in the first three months of 2020
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Maf Roda grows Australian footprint
New packing and grading solutions, along with increased investment in customer service, drive growth in demand
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New robotics
New Zealand’s Robotics Plus is busy bringing its machines to the global market, with topfruit stalwart Adrian Scripps the first UK business to benefit
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JD robot delivers Zespri first
An autonomous robot has been used to deliver China’s first box of Zespri kiwifruit for the 2020 season
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Government backs agriculture labour force
Temporary changes to visa arrangements set to secure workforce for upcoming harvest
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Strong crop for NZ feijoas
New Zealand’s feijoa industry is promoting the fruit’s health benefits as it nears the peak of the 2020 season
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T&G acquisition of Freshmax NZ division approved
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has approved the move paving the way for the completion of the purchase
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Climate change brings bananas to Korea
A changing climate in South Korea has allowed growers to experiment with tropical fruits
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Rule changes for NZ apple and pear harvest
To help combat the spread of coronavirus, new protocols will be implemented for the remainder of the season
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India’s table grape exports at risk
Shortages in labour and transport facilities caused by coronavirus concerns producers as table grape season hits peak
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Covid-19 impact wide and varied
From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO
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Podcasts
Fruitbox: Major changes in India and China
Podcast looks at how the world's biggest fruit and veg markets are evolving, not least because of coronavirus.
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Proto acts fast on coronavirus
The Greek exporter has been quick to introduce new measures to ensure the health and safety of its staff, customers and consumers, but labour fears grow
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Bakkavor suffers Covid-19 downturn
Orders decline across all markets for fresh prepared specialist as directors agree substantial wage cut
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Food safety key for Thai exporters
Sanitary standards are important as ever as Thailand fruit exports continue amid the coronavirus outbreak