All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 55
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ArticleRecord-breaking apple campaign predicted
Analysts believe this year’s Washington apple crop could be the biggest ever, with 108.8m cartons the estimate
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ArticleChinese stonefruit production up
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has released its annual report on China’s stonefruit industry, with increases in production forecast
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ArticleAustralian cherry conference underway
The Australian Cherry Industry Conference is underway in Melbourne, with water scarcity chief amongst the issues addressed
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Pakistan looks to Argentina for exports
Talks between Pakistan’s agriculture minister and the Argentinean ambassador to the country could soon pave the way for fruit exports
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ArticlePeruvian grapes booming in Taiwan
Peruvian grapes have made a big splash in Asian markets in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart opens wholesale outlet
Bharti Wal-Mart opened its third wholesale cash-and-carry outlet in Punjab last Wednesday and hopes to open a further 10-15
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ArticleCollision closes Indian shipping channel
A collision on Saturday has closed a crucial shipping channel on India’s west coast, causing extensive disruptions
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ArticlePakistan floods cause price spike
The price of fruit and vegetables has jumped in Pakistan after two weeks of torrential rain destroyed a large area of crops
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ArticleNZ fruit growers reject levy rise
Fruit growers in New Zealand have rejected a proposed levy increase that would have helped fund umbrella body Horticulture NZ
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AnalysisWhat next for fruit and veg?
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London looks at how the global financial crisis could influence future trends in the fresh produce sector
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ArticleDates a hot ticket for Ramadan
With the Ramadan religious festival fast approaching, Malaysian retailers are stocking up on imported dates to feed fasting worshippers
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ArticleJack Pandol Sr dies aged 87
US fresh produce innovator Jack Pandol Senior has passed away at his home in California aged 87
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Open India would lead to price drop
An Indian research firm has said allowing foreign investment in the country’s retail sector would lead to lower prices for fresh produce
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ArticleDole releases improved quarterly results
US food giant Dole has released its results for the June quarter, with operating profit climbing by 57 per cent on 2009 levels
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ArticleAustralia considers Malaysian pineapples
Australian authorities are undertaking an import risk analysis of Malaysian pineapples as growers express concern
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ArticleMalaysia looks to boost exotic exports
Malaysia’s Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority is looking to increase exports of the country’s tropical fruits this year
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ArticleMetro boss sees signs of recovery
Metro Group’s chief executive Dr Eckhard Cordes believes things are on the up after a tough year for his firm
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ArticleWashington expects big apple crop
Growers in the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for a big apple crop this year, with estimates around the 108m carton mark
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ArticleIndia’s northeast looks to organics
A new study in India has indentified the states in the country’s northeast as being ideal for organic horticulture production
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ArticleChiquita announces second quarter profit
Despite a 3.8 per cent drop in sales for the second quarter, US food company Chiquita recorded a US$95m profit