All articles by John Hey – Page 27
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ArticleAustralian grapes poised for China access
With the signing of a protocol scheduled for August, Australia’s grape industry is hoping to make its first direct shipments to China this season
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ArticleChinese Premier visits apple packer
Premier Wen Jiabao has visited major Chinese apple packer Huasheng to inspect operations and discuss trends in domestic and export markets
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ArticleZespri extends reach in China
A sales push with peak-season volumes and a foray into second-tier cities are driving the kiwifruit marketer’s sales in China this year
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ArticleLofty goals overlook lower-hanging fruit
Exporters would do well to look at intra-Asian trade opportunities rather than focusing all attention on supposed 'high-value' markets
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ArticleTesco technical manager heads to Shanghai
Johnathan Sutton has moved to Tesco’s international sourcing operation in Shanghai to expand the group’s procurement of produce from Asia
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ArticleFPG buys Produce One
Australian produce marketer Fresh Produce Group has boosted its domestic business with the purchase of Produce One from CostaExchange
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ArticleMalaysian retail buyer eyes gap in market
Retna Malar has resigned as category manager for fruit and vegetables at Malaysian supermarket group GCH Retail to set up her own marketing company
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ArticleGrapefruit growers hail Japan access
Japan’s announcement of market access for Australian grapefruit from fruit fly-affected areas has come as a major boost for growers of red-fleshed varieties
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ArticleCMA CGM links economic powers
The shipping giant has boosted its offer on the South Asian market with the launch a new service linking China to India and Pakistan
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ArticleProgressive to open five more NZ stores
Supermarket operator Progressive Enterprises has unveiled plans to open five new Countdown stores in New Zealand’s North Island
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ArticleTougher June on cards for Chinese imports
China’s fruit import deal has been steady over recent weeks, but some traders warn the country’s large lychee crop could affect demand this month
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ArticleThai unrest hits produce sales
Thailand’s fresh produce business is counting the cost of the civil unrest plaguing the country, as trade buyers and consumers stay away
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ArticleDrought still bites in Yunnan
While the drought in southwest China appears to be easing, Yunnan Province remains parched, with mixed consequences for fruit and vegetable crops
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ArticleAustralian exporters slam budget cuts
Australian fruit exporters are “disillusioned” by the federal government’s move to slash Export Marketing Development Grants in last week’s budget
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ArticleFrench wholesale giant enters China
The operator of Rungis, the world’s largest fresh produce wholesale market based in Paris, has forged a joint venture to set up and manage wholesale markets in China
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ArticleAustralian exporter bids to battle on
Owner of JAK Fruit Jason Kotz vows to fight on after the company goes into voluntary administration with debts of over A$10m
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ArticleTime to look afresh at Malaysia
The Malaysian market has shifted into a more mature phase of growth, opening up opportunities for higher-end, innovative products
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ArticleJapan poised for Peruvian mangoes
Peru’s mango industry will receive a visit from a Japanese MAFF inspector early next month, which should clear the way for the first shipments to commence
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ArticleMFC pulls out of Riversun
Major Australian citrus packer Mildura Fruit Company has revealed its plans for the US market in 2010 following its decision to quit Riversun
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ArticleVariety spices up Malaysian offer
Fruit Logistica 2010: In addition to starfruit, Malaysian companies will exhibit a range of other products in Berlin this week