Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 150
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Wash fruit and veg, urges WHO
Biggest risk of coronavirus transmission is in handling fresh produce that has been touched, coughed or sneezed on by an infected person
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South Africa invests in raisin drying in exports push
New drying method is allowing raisin growers to boost product quality and volumes as South Africa looks to increase exports to UK and Asia
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Australian citrus seeks to stay on a roll
Citrus Australia reflects on a record 2019 export campaign, with initial crop forecasts for 2020 raising hopes of a repeat performance
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Citrus event tracks changing world
Consumer trends, environmental concerns and brand protection technology were in focus at Australia’s national citrus conference
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New Zealand’s 2020 kiwifruit season begins
NZKGI forecasts a good tasting, large crop, with green, gold and red set to be harvested together for the first time
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Sam’s Club China meets vegetable rush
Retailer adds processing factories to meet the demand for vegetables after coronavirus outbreak
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Train opens new channel into China
A new train service carrying fruit from Vietnam to China is set to give South-East Asian exporters a boost
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NZ blackcurrants improve exercise recovery
A new study by Plant & Food Research revealed a new set of health benefits provided by blackcurrants
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TropiWorld aims for one-stop shop
Dubai-based TropiWorld is establishing farmer associations across the world, as it aims to become one of the world’s leading exotics producers and distributors
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Vietnam to buy from US to ease tension
Fruit will be included in Vietnam’s commitment to buy US$3bn of farm products from the US
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Grant supports Perfection Fresh mango project
A Queensland researcher, in conjunction with Perfection Fresh, has been using technology to optimise mango harvesting
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Coronavirus: supply chain reaction
Coronavirus threatens a reefer container shortage, but shipping lines are unlikely to use the situation to ramp up freight rates
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Maersk connects Indian grapes to Europe
Indian grape exporters will have an end-to-end cold chain connection to North Europe with a new service from Maersk
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PMA A-NZ breaks down sustainability
A new report gives an insight into how the fresh produce industry is approaching sustainability
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FPI attracts global experts
High-profile international speakers to provide expert insight at India’s premier fresh produce event
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Taiwanese pineapples to reach Australia
Three pineapple farms in Taiwan register fruit for export to Australia following trade agreement
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First Mexican bananas land in China
Agreement paving the way for exports from the states of Tabasco, Chiapas and Veracruz was signed last May
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Prevar and AIGN extend agreement
The two have worked together to protect and commercialise a number of new Prevar apple and pear varieties
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Coronavirus: LatAm exporters feel the heat
The global spread of the disease could have serious repercussions for the region’s fruit and vegetable trade
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Australian agriculture looks long-term
Hard choices and a long-term view are required if Australia’s agriculture industry is to have a successful future