All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 70
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ArticleIndian shipping rates to rise
Major carriers announce an increase in rates for shipments from India to the US and Europe, and a ‘piracy-risk’ charge for the Gulf of Aden
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ArticleDole introduces new banana diet
Following the success of the Japanese version, food giant Dole is releasing its own version of the ‘morning banana diet’ in the US
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Punjab kinnow production up
The Indian state of Punjab has forecast this year will see record kinnow production thanks to increased acreage and favourable weather
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ArticleASEAN trade deal under fire
Australia’s free trade agreement with ASEAN is in effect, but Nationals leader Warren Truss sees the deal as a one-way street
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ArticleAustralia researches climate change
Horticulture body Growcom is planning two new research projects focusing on the effects of climate change on Australia's fruit sector
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ArticleVietnam exports up
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports are up, but floods, drought and concerns over food safety are barriers to reaching their full potential
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ArticleIndia targets the Middle East
India aims to increase its exports to the Middle East by planning a series of horticultural fairs throughout the region
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ArticleOutlook good for Australian grapes
Despite yields being down on last season’s record crop, quality is good and the export outlook positive for Australian table grapes
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ArticlePeru mangoes bound for Japan
Peru’s food safety body believes Japanese phytosanitary restrictions on its mangoes will be lifted during the first quarter of 2010
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ArticleHeat cuts Australian citrus crops
Unseasonal spring heat has had a drastic effect on Australia’s citrus crops, with exporters fearful of a large reduction in crop yields
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ArticleResearchers develop automated plant sorter
Pittsburgh researchers have developed a machine that uses computer vision and machine learning technology to sort strawberry plants by quality
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ArticleAustralian state fights phylloxera
The government of the Australian state of Victoria is fighting the grapevine pest phylloxera by conducting surveys of western vineyards
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ArticleDispute end could benefit Australia
The Australian trade minister believes the end of the ‘banana wars’ dispute could pave the way for increased Australian exports of tropical products
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Pacific carriers to raise rates
The WTSA have announced they will recommend an increase in westbound trans-Pacific shipping rates from 15 February 2010
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ArticleUSDA invests in emerging markets
The USDA has provided US$8.2m in funding to promote overseas market access for US food and agriculture under its Emerging Markets Programme
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ArticleAFFCO supports young fruit growers
The Australian Fresh Fruit Company is staging two events next year aimed at boosting the skills of the country’s young fruit growers
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ArticleAUSVEG and Bayer team up
AUSVEG has formed a partnership with Bayer CropScience to explore marketing opportunities and combat disease and threats
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ArticleNZ cherry yields down slightly
Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good
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MOL raises Asia-US rates
Japanese carrier MOL has joined the growing trend among liners to increase rates on its trans-Pacific routes
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ArticlePakistan exporters seek compensation
Pakistani fruit exporters are demanding compensation after the government halted shipments crossing the border