All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 91
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ArticlePhilippine farm exports rise
The Philippines’ 2008 farm export numbers have risen significantly, with bananas the big earner
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ArticleShipping down until 2011, says Maersk
Shipping line Maersk has said a shipping recovery before 2011 is unlikely, and ruled out acquisitions
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ArticleFrost cuts Indian potato crop
Frost has severely hit potato farmers in northern India, risking tenuous finances in the region
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ArticleCOSCO cuts shipping capacity
COSCO plans to reduce container shipping capacity to Europe and the US and explore potential new markets in Asia in a bid to control costs
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Himachal Pradesh turns to kiwifruit
Growers in India are looking to kiwifruit as an alternative source of revenue, as climate change disrupts traditional apple production in Himachal Pradesh
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Japan unveils farmer robot suit
Researchers in Japan have developed a mechanized suit to help elderly farmers pick their produce
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ArticleFieldFresh champions Indian baby corn
The Bharti-Del Monte joint venture has become India’s largest baby corn exporter
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ArticlePomegranates usurp Afghan poppies
Pomegranates are replacing opium poppies in Afghanistan as part of a US initiative
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ArticleFloods block WA apple exports to Taiwan
Washington State apple shippers have missed their Taiwan Chinese New Year export window due to local road closures caused by flooding
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ArticleAustralian government ‘bungles’ fruit-picker scheme
Government mismanagement has left Australia’s fruit growers without promised Pacific Islander pickers mid-way through the season, says the country’s main opposition party
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Evergreen Marine to expand fleet
Taiwan’s largest container shipping operator plans to order 100 ships in 2012
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ArticleVietnam set for “phenomenal” retail growth
Vietnam has paved the way for tremendous growth in its retail sector now that foreign companies are allowed to set up wholly-owned businesses
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Malaysian project boosts fruit production
Malaysia hopes an agricultural project on its east coast will reduce the country’s reliance on fruit imports and boost its produce exports
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ArticleCA growers reel from poor returns
California’s stonefruit industry endured another season of poor returns in 2008 – its third in a row
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ArticleAeon slows Chinese expansion
Japanese retailer Aeon has throttled back its expansion plans in China
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ArticleNew president for NYK
Japan’s NYK Line has announced Yasumi Kudo will become its new president
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ArticleTaiwan boosts anti-tangerine subsidy
Taiwan has raised a subsidy encouraging tangerine farmers to move to other crops
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Philippines poised to boost banana exports
The Philippines is hoping a pending trade deal with Japan will boost its farmers’ banana exports
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ArticleModern retail out for the count in India
Modern retail has lost the 2008 round in India, according to the industry
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ArticlePlanned boom for Indian cashews
India hopes to more than double its cashew nut exports by 2020