All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 73
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Citrus growers told to brace for change
Experts have told Australian citrus growers that new varieties and biosecurity management are key to future prosperity
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US potatoes cleared for Thailand
Thailand has opened its doors to U.S.-grown potatoes, but how big a market it becomes remains to be seen.
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Research key to China's development
Despite China's fruit export sector facing a number of challenges, a competitive advantage is emerging in the form of varietal development
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Chinese apple prices hit exports
A hike in Chinese apples prices and a drop in available sizes have hurt the product’s export competitiveness
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Retailers urged to boost food safety
A new report has called for greater food safety standards from Asian retailers, pointing out reputation and sales losses
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Zespri welcomes NZ-Malaysia FTA
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has welcomed the signing of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and Malaysia
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Breeding boost in South Korea
South Korea has announced plans to significantly increase its funding of the plant and animal breeding industries
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Philippine bananas set for Saudi investment
Saudi Arabian investors are planning to pump US$300m into a 10,000ha Philippine banana plantation
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Persimmons attractive in Himachal Pradesh
Persimmons are providing an attractive alternative to apple and cherry production in India’s Himachal Pradesh
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Iran drops kinnow tariff rise
Iran has dropped its recent tariff hike on imported Pakistani kinnows after negotiation between the two countries
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Zespri releases new kiwifruit forecast
Zespri’s latest 2009/10 kiwifruit payment forecast has risen NZ$48m on the back of improved Gold returns
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Whitsundays promotional campaign launches
Australia has launched a ‘Made in the Whitsundays’ promotional campaign to improve the region’s horticultural trade
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Carrefour engages apple growers
Retailer Carrefour is working with Indian apple growers to establish a direct-sourcing supply chain for its new operations in the country
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Australian stonefruit looks to Taiwan
Australian stonefruit exporters are hopeful the Taiwanese market could reopen to them in time for this season
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T&G delays apple payments
Turners & Growers will delay paying New Zealand apple growers after difficult late-season sales
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Lotte puts up Times offer
Korean retailer Lotte has made a US$630m bid for Chinese hypermarket operator Times Ltd
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Rain hampers Indian pomegranates
India’s pomegranate crop has been struck by significant blossom drop after heavy rains in Karnataka
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New apple varieties signal organic growth
New Zealand apple exporter Heartland Fruit Co is gearing up to launch two disease-resistant varieties suited to organic cultivation
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Dole expands Philippine avocado production
The Philippines’ largest banana exporter, Dole, is ramping up production of avocados bound for export to Japan
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Iran boosts Pakistani kinnow tariffs
Raised Iranian tariffs on Pakistani kinnows have caused concern about the export markets future