News from Asiafruit – Page 269
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ArticleBeating the rot
A new portable, solar-powered unit could solve Indian growers' perennial cold storage problem
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ArticleMalaysia's new tax sparks austerity drive
Sales of imported fruits have slowed in Malaysia as consumers feel the pinch of a new goods tax and a weakening currency
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ArticleSeeka seeks insurance fruit loss
Seeka Kiwifruit Industries has submitted an insurance claim for the fruit loss as a result of a fire at its Oakside facility in March
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ArticleLaos hosts Chinese banana rush
Several investors from China have spent the past decade establishing banana plantations in the north of the country
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ArticleAustralia closes in on China FTA
Implementation of trade pact a step closer after legislation passes through Australian House of Representatives
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ArticleHonestbee raises US$15m to expand in Asia
Singapore-based grocery delivery service Honestbee has raised US$15m in its first funding round led by Formation 8
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ArticleSpanish lemons head for Shanghai
Segovia-based import-export company Agri-Naturelle is spearheading Spain’s charge into new markets
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ArticleCitrus Australia joins Indonesian delegation
Peak body takes opportunity to engage with agricultural minister on the importance of the export trade
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ArticleIndian hybrid could enter China
Push continues to allow arka sahan into People's Republic, as production reaches commercial volumes
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ArticleAussie pears the hailstorm heroes
Australian pears that were wounded in the Goulburn Valley hailstorm will be spruiked as survivors in a new campaign to push sales of damaged fruit
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ArticleRadish Boya opens in Hong Kong
Japanese organic grocery delivery company Radish Boya has expanded into Hong Kong
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ArticleFyffes invests US$45m in melon and banana business
Irish fresh produce company Fyffes has invested in its melon import business in the US and acquired additional banana farms in Costa Rica
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ArticleOnions NZ signs government agreement
Increasing focus on exports prompts industry to work more closely with government on biosecurity
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ArticleNational fruit fly council formed in Australia
A national council to combat fruit fly has been approved for a three-year funding commitment from the Australian federal and state governments
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ArticleDongfang raises A$39.2m in ASX debut
Chinese citrus grower Dongfang has listed on the Australian stock market, eyeing possible distribution of Australian fruit to China
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ArticleWarm welcome for NZ apple growers
Hot, sunny spring has Hawke's Bay growers optimistic ahead of 2016 season
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ArticleYuanda invests US$180m in agri-tech
Israeli agricultural technology firm AutoAgronom has planned to set up a factory in China following an investment from Yuanda
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ArticleJapan to lift import duties
Japan will lift duties on all vegetables under the recently-signed Trans Pacific Partnership trade pact
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ArticleFrance and NZ play same topfruit tune
Success of Jazz apple confines rivalry between France and New Zealand to the rugby pitch, says Enza manager
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ArticleLenswood receives funding boost
Apple cooperative set to press ahead with expansion plans, as it aims to “reinvigorate” apple choice and availability