All articles by John Hey – Page 20
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ArticleUncertain outlook for Indonesian trade
New laws on import licensing and permits have caused chaos for the trade, and there are fears that imminent rules governing labelling will lead to further bottlenecks
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ArticleBanana investment a boon for peace
The head of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao says Del Monte’s move to expand banana operations in the area will boost peace efforts
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Chevalier closes in on Moraitis stake
Hong Kong-based conglomerate on verge of buying a significant stake in leading Australian fresh producer wholesaler
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ArticleRosy outlook for Chinese Fuji
Quality and volumes are looking up for the Fuji apple crop in Shandong, but whether prices will drop remains to be seen
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ArticleFreshmax in kiwiberry agreement
New Zealand’s fledgling kiwiberry industry has received a boost with the introduction of four new varieties
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ArticleNew food safety role for Sanjay Dave
Codex chairman Sanjay Dave departs Indian export agency APEDA for new advisory role with Food Safety and Standards Authority
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ArticleMixed results for Chinese imports
Chinese importers are reflecting on a good season for Chilean grapes and apples, and hoping for a better year for South African citrus
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica to hit new heights
Gérald Lamusse of Global Produce Events explains why this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica promises to be the biggest and best yet
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ArticleSunrising denies Turners & Growers debt
Enza’s former Hong Kong-based trading partner Sunrising disputes T&G CEO’s statements regarding debt situation
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ArticleNew food safety concerns for Walmart China
The retail giant is facing fresh accusations of breaching food safety standards on products sold in certain stores
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ArticleT&G chief pledges to pay RSA growers
Turners & Growers CEO says its subsidiary Enza is working to pay what it owes to South African suppliers as it untangles a web of debt surrounding its Hong Kong-based trading partner
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ArticleChinese officials probe apple bag allegations
Officials in China’s Shandong Province investigate allegations that farmers wrapped young apples in pesticide-coated paper
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ArticleSmaller sizes could limit grapefruit deal
The switch from US to South African grapefruit supplies has been a smooth one in Japan, but a shortage of the right sizes could curtail the RSA deal
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ArticleSingapore suffers sluggish sales
Consumer concerns over the state of the global economy appear to be affecting fresh produce sales in Singapore
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ArticleIndia opens up to Peruvian avocados and asparagus
After 19 months of negotiations, India has given the green light to imports of avocados and asparagus from Peru
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ArticleNZ apple partners eye Japan expansion
Delica and Enza look to ramp up their apple exports into Japan following success of trial shipments last year
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ArticleSunMoon Food to clear debts
After lengthy negotiations with its bondholders, the Singapore-listed company has clinched two major agreements to resolve its debt issues
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ArticleDuty hike hits Bangladeshi fruit imports
Last week’s move by the Bangladeshi government to slap an additional 20 per cent regulatory duty on imported fruits has hit sales
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ArticleTop turnout for Fresh Produce India
A bumper crowd of 240 delegates from 19 different countries took part in India’s only international fresh produce conference this week
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ArticleIndian grape exports to EU pick up
Grape exports from Maharashtra to EU are up by 30 per cent on this stage last year, but local officials don’t expect a rebound to 2009 levels