All articles by John Hey – Page 19
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Deepak forays into farming
The major Indian banana marketer has taken on a 167ha plantation as it bids to secure consistency of quality and supply
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Zespri president resigns
Yu-jan Chen has resigned as Zespri’s global president of sales and marketing, with Daniel Mathieson set to succeed him
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Vizzone heads to National Australia Bank
Former MD of Rabobank’s Hong Kong branch expects to become more active on fruit and vegetables in new role with National Australia Bank
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China braces for Chilean grape influx
With Chile’s port strikes over, Chinese importers are expecting large volumes of grapes to hit the market from the latter half of May
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Momentum builds in India
The Indian market is gathering steam, driven by a tide of rising and changing consumer demand, heard delegates to Fresh Produce India 2013
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Chevalier completes Moraitis deal
Hong Kong-listed group confirms purchase of majority stake in leading Australian fresh produce distributor
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Asiafruit Market Insight unveils speakers
A host of exciting speakers have already signed up to take part in the inaugural conference, which launches in Qingdao on 29-31 May
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Zespri president under scrutiny
Zespri has effectively suspended its president of sales and marketing Yu Jan Chen while it reviews issues relating to anti-smuggling case in China
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High-profile speakers poised for Fresh Produce India
Some of the leading authorities on the Indian industry to share latest insights into this rapidly emerging market at Bangalore event
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Iran upsets the apple cart in India
An influx of lower cost Iranian apples has shaken up India’s apple import market this year
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Hardy takes pipfruit helm at Freshmax
Australasian produce group appoints Michael 'Snow' Hardy as general manager of its global apple and pear business
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Surprise cherry shortage for CNY
China’s import trade caught by surprise as supplies of Chilean cherries come up short for Chinese New Year festivities
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Pre-CNY market sluggish in China
With 10 days of selling time left for Chinese New Year, importers are reporting a challenging market situation
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Taiwan eager for Chilean cherries
Chilean cherries face good prospects in the Taiwanese market in the run-up to Chinese New Year if volumes hold up
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Blueberry buyout to drive expansion
Legend Holdings plans to expand blueberry plantings in Qingdao following its buyout of leading Chinese grower-marketer Wallen
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Chinese trade seeks Lunar New Year lift
After a challenging few months, Chinese importers are looking forward to a lift in fortunes from a later Chinese New Year in 2013
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Red alert for Peruvian grapes
Asian demand for Peruvian Red Globe is strong ahead of Chinese New Year, but suppliers are being warned to select colour carefully for China
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Bopha strikes Philippine bananas
Banana industry faces huge recovery costs and export shortages after Typhoon Bopha claims an estimated 10,000ha of plantations
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Qingdao to host new event
Regional opportunities for Chinese fresh produce leaders will be discussed at the first Asiafruit Market Insight conference event
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Lighter Indian apple stocks signal import demand
With apple storage levels looking fairly low, import demand is set to be strong in the New Year, but there are some hurdles on the horizon