All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 111
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US fast-tracks Philippine bananas
Quarantine protocols are being prioritised to allow Philippine hard green bananas into the US
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Asian shipping lines launch bunker fee
The introduction of an emergency bunker fee is being disputed by the Asian Shippers’ Council
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PMA strengthens international profile
The association is committed to improving its service to non-US members and American exporters
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ArticleConcern over US north-west cherry deal
Two-week gap predicted between end of Bing deal and arrival of late varieties, which are due to be harvested in mid-July
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Zespri targets growth in South East Asia
The kiwifruit marketer has a new head of operations for South East Asia, in a bid to enhance sales and business strategy in the region
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Earthquake costs farming sector US$6bn
The earthquake that hit China in May has come at a heavy cost, with farmland, machinery and greenhouses destroyed
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Vietnam to inject US$55m in agriculture
A multi-million dollar project to improve Vietnam’s fresh produce output is being finalised by the Asian Development Bank and the Vietnamese government
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ArticleFDA widens salmonella search
The agency is believed to be looking at other foods as the possible source of the Saintpaul outbreak
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ArticleWal-Mart expands local sourcing programs
The retailer says it expects to sell around US$400m of regionally sourced produce this year
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ArticleFrench apple exporters plan to merge
Leading suppliers AFD-Dipra and Cardell Export are to merge in order to market French apples worldwide
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Japanese watermelons debut in Dubai
Dubai has received its first shipments of Japanese watermelons as part of a Japanese government-backed venture to boost Japan’s produce exports
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ArticleGarlic glut crushes Chinese exports
A build-up of stored and new-season Chinese garlic is sending prices plummeting as exporters struggle to find outlets for their volumes
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ArticleAsiafruit Congress boasts expert speakers
The event will focus on future trends in Asian consumer markets, global suppliers and China's position in the produce industry
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Earthquake-hit growers to receive aid
A programme has been set up to support kiwifruit growers hit by the recent earthquake in China
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California packs record cherry volumes
With the season at an end, growers have reported a 16 per cent increase in cherry carton volumes
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ArticleTyphoon rattles Philippine trade
Industry sources claim that fresh produce supply and demand will be hit for the short-term, pushing up prices
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NOL seeks US$7bn loan
Analysts are interpreting Singaporean shipping giant’s efforts this week to secure US$5bn-7bn in loans as a sure sign it plans to buy Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd
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ArticleTyphoon cuts Taiwan exports
Inclement weather has cut volumes of Taiwan’s key export fruits and pushed up prices, leaving exporters little hope of a successful export year
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ArticlePrice hike hits Korean importers
Korean fruit importers have been left to pick up the tab after last week’s transport strike
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ArticleCalifornia grape companies broaden their horizons
The state’s table grape producers have reported a steady rise in exports as they seek to tap into new markets across the globe