News from Asiafruit – Page 135
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ArticleConcerns over Philippine banana supply
Growers group suggest Philippine banana exports could drop by 40 per cent this year due to Coronavirus impact
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ArticleWalmart China supports Wuhan
Over the next five years the retailer will invest US$425m to increase its presence in the city
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ArticleStrong demand for Australian almonds
Growers tending to bumper crop, as demand for long shelf life products skyrockets
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ArticleStrong finish for Tesco in Asia
Tesco’s operations in Thailand and Malaysia posted increased profits in the final year before their sale
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ArticleNew Zealanders encouraged to Avoparty
Peak industry body provides ideas and inspiration for hosting virtual dinner parties during lockdown
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ArticleNew Zealand resumes onion exports to Indonesia
Onion producers in New Zealand celebrate re-opening of market following months of negotiations
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ArticleFruit & Vegetable Consortium launches
Collaborative body to tackle “alarmingly low rates” of fruit and vegetable consumption in Australia
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ArticleUS gives Chinese citrus green light
Authorities have authorised the importation of five types of fresh citrus from China
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ArticleTaiwan confident in food stocks
With coronavirus affecting international trade, Taiwan has confirmed it has enough agricultural supply to last up to six months
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ArticlePMA A-NZ lashes “misleading advice”
Industry association says fresh produce should not be washed with soapy water or disinfectants
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ArticleTension at Myanmar-China border
Coronavirus restrictions stopping Myanmar nationals from entering China includes drivers delivering fresh produce
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ArticleKurly secures more investment
An increase in online shopping driven by the coronavirus has helped the Korean e-tailer raise more funding
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ArticleImperial season underway in Australia
Nutrano begins 2020 mandarin harvest, enforcing strict hygiene and social distancing protocols across its business
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ArticleCoronavirus: industry response
Asiafruit rounds up what impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on fresh produce trade across Asia to-date
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ArticleEvergreen orders new reefers
A successful trial has prompted the Taiwanese shipping company purchase 1,800 reefer containers
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ArticlePort of LA takes a hit
March sees lowest amount of monthly cargo moving through the port since February 2009
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ArticleAustralia fast-tracks imports
Fruit and vegetable products among the grocery items being prioritised for entry
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ArticleCoronavirus prompts urban farming interest
With movement in many countries restricted, some consumers are turning to urban farming for their fresh produce
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ArticlePhilippine produce platform expanded
The Department of Agriculture’s Kadiwa marketing programme will serve more urban consumers during quarantine
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ArticleNew Zealanders turn to horticulture for work
People out of employment due to coronavirus taking jobs in horticulture during peak harvest of apples and kiwifruit