All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 41
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ArticleFlorida citrus weathers December freeze
Freezing weather in Florida during December had a minimal effect on the state’s US$9bn citrus industry
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ArticleGrowth in US high-end retail
Up-scale US retailer, Whole Foods, is doing a roaring trade, while sales at outlets targeting less-affluent consumers stagnate
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Walmart courts Matahari
Walmart could expand its presence in the Asian retail market if it is successful in forming a joint venture with Indonesian hypermarket operator Matahari
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ArticleAsian persuasion for NZ exports
New Zealand’s horticultural export focus will likely shift from traditional markets in the US and Europe to developing markets in Asia over the coming years
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ArticleIndian strawberry exports uncertain
Strawberries are the latest Indian crop to experience a price spike because of post monsoonal rains, which could affect exports of the fruit into Europe and the Middle East
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ArticleProminent speakers join Indian event
Fresh Produce India is drawing closer, and is set to bring together influential fresh produce figures in New Delhi on 2-4 March 2011
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ArticleHong Kong produce prices increase
The price of fresh produce in Hong Kong spiked upwards between 2009 and 2010 on the back of a decrease in the value of its currency
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ArticleFlooding hits Australia's southeast
The weather is causing more headaches for growers in Australia, with heavy rain leading to flooding in some key growing areas in the southeast of the country
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ArticleBelgian pears arrive in China
Belgian pears have arrived in Chinese supermarkets for the first time after three and a half years of negotiations between the two countries
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ArticleHuge banana plantation slated for Philippines
The Philippine banana industry has received a boost with Del Monte signalling it will create a 5,000ha plantation in the country
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ArticleProgramme additions in New Delhi
With less than one month to go before the start of the New Delhi event, several expert speakers have been added to make the conference programme even more enticing for delegates
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ArticleCyclone Yasi hammers Australian banana crop
Australia’s banana crop has taken a battering by Cyclone Yasi, with reports 75 per cent of North Queensland’s crop has been affected by the category-five storm
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ArticleBanana price spikes in India
A domestic banana shortage in India is causing prices of the fruit to spike at markets in Delhi, contributing to soaring food inflation in the country
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ArticleSeiyu extends online service
Japanese supermarket Seiyu plans to increase its online grocery sales by 20-fold on current levels in the next five years
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ArticleNZ apple crop set for 20 per cent rise
Industry association Pipfruit NZ predicts significant upturn in production levels in main export sources Hawke's Bay and Nelson
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ArticleOnion shortage bodes well for Australasian growers
Onions should prove profitable for Australasian producers this year as a global shortage begins to bite
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ArticleChina issues fines to Carrefour and Walmart
Chinese authorities have issued fines for what they claim to be dishonest pricing by international retailers Carrefour and Walmart
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ArticleOrganic treatment for banana crown rot
An organic treatment for banana crown rot, developed in the Philippines, could cut back on the need for chemicals to treat the disease
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ArticleOnions New Zealand appoints new independent chairman
Peak body Onions New Zealand has appointed former Freshmax Exports general manager Michael Ahern as its new independent chairman
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ArticleIndia to develop cold chain facilities
The Punjab state government plans to invest heavily in improving its cold chain with the creation of a perishable cargo centre at Amritsar International airport and around a dozen integrated packhouses in the state