All articles by John Hey – Page 17
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ArticleTaiwan targets pineapple export gains
Growing popularity of the fruit in China and Japan spurs export target of 5,000 tonnes for 2014
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ArticleWeak yen hits Japan’s imports
Fresh fruit imports slump to their second-lowest level in 14 years in 2013, but better news for pineapples and avocados
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ArticleJapan widens access for Argentine citrus
Japan grants access to sweet oranges and mandarins from Argentina, but key importer fears tough cold treatment protocol may limit sales
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ArticleTimely boost for Mexican berries
A new direct flight from Guadalajara to Hong Kong from Cathay Pacific has lifted shippers as they gear up for the opening of the China market
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New head for Holman Fresh
Long-serving head of Australian marketer David Holman leaves company, with Mark Leng appointed general manager
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ArticleSweeter fruit key to Japan consumption
Japan’s fruit consumption hit a 12-year-low in 2013, but products with higher sugar levels continue to buck the downward trend
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ArticleGalloping sales for Chinese New Year
The Year of the Horse is proving to be an auspicious one for Chilean cherries, with Chinese sales reportedly “flying”
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ArticleCapespan director maps India opportunity
Geoff Green, Capespan’s director of group procurement and new business development, to speak at Fresh Produce India on 24-26 April
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ArticleAustralian growers sweat it out
Heat wave impact too early to call for table grapes, but industry sources expect some damage
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ArticleShifting spending patterns for CNY
China’s crackdown on public spending on gifting impacts pre-Chinese New Year fruit sales, but private purchases online power ahead
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ArticleCTG launches organic mandarins
Malaysian importer Chop Tong Guan enhances its Tian Tian brand of Chinese mandarins with addition of organically-grown fruit
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ArticlePressure building for CNY cherry sales
Port congestion in Shanghai is creating a supply bottleneck for Chilean cherries in the run up to Chinese New Year
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ArticleNew platform brings growth online
China’s e-commerce boom is creating an exciting new channel for fresh produce marketers, but profitability is a challenge for service providers
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ArticleChilean cherries touch down in Shanghai
The first-ever direct air shipments of Chilean cherries and blueberries to China have landed in Shanghai
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ArticleCitrus Australia on China mission
An Australian citrus delegation just returned from a tour of eastern China, part of a new strategy to boost trade to this burgeoning market
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ArticleChinese charter flights for Chilean cherries
In a breakthrough for Chilean cherry exports to China, China Eastern Airlines launches first direct charter flights from Santiago to Shanghai
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ArticleAsian retail veteran sets up consulting firm
Ex-Metro, Ahold and Hero fresh food retail executive John Glover returns to native Australia to set up own consulting company
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ArticleChina faces ginger price hike
Chinese ginger prices have soared this year, and trade sources predict further hikes as supply struggles to keep pace with demand
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ArticleNew Indian exporter looks East
Sanvi International to focus on exporting grapes and other fruits to new markets such as South East Asia and CIS countries
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ArticleValleyfresh launches new export company
Leading Australian importer-distributor establishes new export arm and opens branch in Queensland with incorporation of CSI Brisbane