All articles by Emily French – Page 6
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Australia battles banana freckle disease
Banana crops in the Northern Territory to be destroyed in bid to stop the fungal disease spreading
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Australian mango crop down
The Australian Mango Industry Association predicts this year's crop to be 1m trays less than last season
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Aeon farm secures GlobalGAP certification
The first company-owned farm of Japan's largest retailer receives long-sought recognition for its practices
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Record year for Pakistani mangoes
Industry sees 165,000 tonnes of mangoes exported this season, up 47,000 tonnes from last year
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Tesco confirms CRE payment
UK retailer set to pay US$558m in its joint venture with local conglomerate China Resources Enterprises
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China's retailers branching out
Retailer Yonghui is opening six more outlets this year, while Renrenle is opting for community store formats
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PFVA elects new chairman
The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association elected Abdul Malik unopposed
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China launches free trade zone
A 29km² zone in Shanghai will see eased foreign investment restrictions and lessened control on service sectors
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Top Thai retailers in price freeze
Tesco Lotus, Big C Supercentre and Siam Makro freeze or discount prices as part of efforts to rein in rising living costs
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Asian Citrus eyes banana prospects
After seeing production volumes and revenue fall, the leading Chinese grower is diversifying its portfolio
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Murray Valley Citrus Board to close
The Supreme Court has ruled against the board's compulsory levy, without which it will cease operations
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India to tackle food safety
Chairman of the country's Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) makes pledge at jubilee event
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USDA grants for specialty crops
Agriculture secretary announces US$52m investment to support the country's specialty crop producers
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Vietnam grows fresh produce exports
Fruit and vegetable exports for the first half of 2013 have risen by 46.7 per cent from the same period last year
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Maersk CEO concedes sluggish demand
Søren Skou has admitted the company overestimated container shipping demand when it ordered new vessels
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Woolworths to launch 'Local' brand
Leading Australian retailer's rebrand of smaller shops reminiscent of UK-based chain Sainsbury's
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Sri Lankan fresh exports rise
Fruit and vegetable Industry reports 20 per cent increase in export revenue compared with last year
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Australia anticipates strong grape season
Industry has predicted a huge crop, with picking to commence two weeks early due to warm weather
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Japanese supermarket to open in China
Supermarket operator Maruetsu intends to open a Lincos store in Wuxi, Jiangsu province
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Australian mangoes secure US access
Despite challenges including treatment protocols, distance and cost, the industry is delighted at the announcement