All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 42
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India moves to limit food inflation
Soaring food inflation has prompted the Indian finance minister to suggest steps to bridge the gap between farmgate and retail prices
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ArticleAustralian dried fruit sector receives boost
Two new apricot varieties could help boost production in Australia’s flagging dried fruit sector
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ArticleSri Lanka moves to cut down on spoilage
The Sri Lankan government will introduce regulations to control how produce is transported, in an effort to reduce the amount of food spoiled in transit
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ArticlePakistan kinnow volumes down
A smaller volume of Pakistani kinnow this season will likely fetch higher prices in international markets
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ArticleMalaysian mandarin sales sluggish
Mandarin sales in Malaysian wholesalers are continuing a downward trend this year as the country gears up for Chinese New Year celebrations
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ArticleAustralian fruit fly outbreak in Sunraysia
A fruit fly discovery last week in Australia’s Sunraysia region could disrupt market access to some countries, just as the area’s table grape season moves into harvesting
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ArticleMajor growth predicted for Indian cash and carry
With healthy sales in India’s modern retail sector last year, predictions are that 2011 will see a boom in the development of new cash-and-carry outlets
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ArticleTesco eyes Vietnam
Tesco may look to expand into Vietnam as the country’s economy continues to boom
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ArticleDeadline approaching for Asia Fruit Logistica
The deadline for exhibitors wishing to book a stand at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica is fast approaching
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ArticleWeather hampers Australian grape production
Table grape losses, due to rains and heavy flooding in eastern parts of Australia, could lead to a decrease in exports this year
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ArticleCalifornian base for Berry Congress
International berry conference event comes to the US in 2011, covering the latest trends and key topics influencing the industry
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ArticleIndia grapples food inflation
The Indian government is struggling to rein in food inflation without dampening economic growth, which is poised to surpass nine per cent, this fiscal year
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ArticleSupermarkets aid flood-hit Australian growers
As floodwaters continue to inundate vast tracts of eastern Australia, the fresh produce industry has moved into damage control mode
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ArticleIndia to launch dedicated rail service
The Indian government plans to trial a dedicated horticultural rail transport system to help cut back on fresh produce spoilage
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ArticleChinese apples to make historic landing
Australian consumers will for the first time be able to buy foreign-grown apples when shipments of the fruit begin to arrive from China in the coming weeks
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ArticleAustralian bananas left to rot
Some banana growers in Australia’s Far North are leaving fruit to rot as poor prices have made picking and packing the commodity unfeasible
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ArticleBig C begins Thai Carrefour takeover
Changes to the 42 Carrefour outlets in Thailand, recently acquired by French retailer Casino, will be mostly cosmetic as the company endeavors to retain Carrefour customers
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ArticleAustralian table grapes gear up for China
Officials form the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service have begun inspecting more than 200 table grape operations in preparation for that country’s first season exporting grapes to the Chinese mainland
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ArticleIndian research bears unseasonal fruit
Indian pineapple growers could benefit from research into ripening fruit out of season
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ArticleChinese strawberry volumes fall
Strawberry production in China slumped in 2010 after extremely cold conditions hit the country during the start of harvesting