News from Asiafruit – Page 284
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Queensland citrus industry targets exports
New grower group aims to improve the viability and profitability of Central Burnett’s export sector
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Australia to review biosecurity system
The Australian government has announced a new independent review process as part of a larger reform to the country's biosecurity system
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Holtzinger appoints new president
Dave Henze joins US-based apple shipper following long involvement in fresh food business
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Fruit fly operation scaled back
Controls on the movement of fresh produce in Auckland suburb relaxed over winter months
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Australian cherry exports on the rise
Volume and value of shipments up on last year, with Hong Kong and China among core markets
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Peru “should focus on Asia”
Asian markets offer better opportunities for high-quality Peruvian products when it comes to profit, says Sierra Exportadora
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Argentina sends first pears to China
Three containers carrying 63 tonnes departed from the Port of San Antonio Este on Monday
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Japan commits to Dawei project
Asian nation pledges financial support to help develop US$50bn economic zone, complete with deep-sea port
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Vietnamese lychees granted Australian access
Irradiated lychees cleared for importation, with Australian industry hopeful it will help grow the category
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Seeka boosts avocado returns
New Zealand group offers NZ$16.03 per tray to growers with a focus on the premium Australian market
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G20 leaders target food safety
Agricultural minister pledge to lower food wastage and heighten safety standards at meeting in Turkey
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Maersk Line in North Asia appointment
Robbert van Trooijen will replace Tim Smith as chief executive officer for the region
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Banana exports top US$1bn
The Philippines’ banana exports grew 18.06 per cent to US$1.136bn in 2014, though growers still face disease, natural disasters and market access challenges
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Australian horticulture gets funding boost
Horticulture Innovation Australia has received A$5.8m for research projects on tree crop management and fruit fly suppression
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Japan launches new R&D programme
Asian nation hopes to develop new fruit and vegetable varieties that are heat and drought-tolerant
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Questions raised over Hong Kong imports
Lawmaker claims surveillance at port terminal is too relaxed, posing a significant food safety risk
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Citrus Australia announces new partnership
Training and assessment service provider aims to increase productivity and reduced workplace incidents within citrus sector
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Korea-Vietnam sign FTA
South Korea has signed a free trade agreement with Vietnam to double bilateral trade in five years
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Argentine topfruit China-bound
Trial shipment heralds imminent opening of Chinese market for Argentine apples and pear exporters
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Chile pushes for easing of Indonesian entry rules
Asoex urging Indonesian government to officially recognise Chile as being fruit fly free so that it can resume shipments through the Port of Jakarta