News from Asiafruit – Page 313
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New Zealand upsizing ships
New alliances between Maersk, Kotahi and Port of Tauranga are set to boost New Zealand’s international trade competitiveness
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Citrus Australia signs MoU with China
China’s largest agricultural distributor strengthened its ties with Citrus Australia following an inaugural tour of Australia’s wholesale markets and orchards
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Asia airfreight markets see healthy growth
Asia's airfreight markets saw healthy growth in demand in May, reports the AAPA
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Bangladesh bans veg exports during Ramadan
Bangladesh has banned exports of certain vegetables during Ramadan to ensure adequate supplies for the domestic market
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Kazakhstan invests in organic veg
Kazakhstan is investing in a multi-million-dollar greenhouse complex for organic vegetables
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Pakistan vegetable imports increase
Imports of Indian vegetables to Pakistan have increased to a daily value of almost $200m, according to latest figures
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HAL transition gets member approval
Proposal to form grower-owned research and development corporation receives support at extraordinary meeting
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Forced labour concerns hit Thailand
The US report on human trafficking has downgraded Thailand and Malaysia amidst concerns its governments aren’t doing enough to fight forced labour
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Costa equipped to expand in Japan
New brix sensor to give Australian group an edge in the lucrative Japanese citrus market
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Perfection Fresh and D’Vine Ripe merge
Vertical integration ‘a key driver’ for merger between Australian produce marketer and its JV glasshouse operation with the Victor Smorgon Group
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Pakistani mangoes enter US
Asian nation hopeful of boosting exports to North America, as season’s first shipment commands strong prices
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"Affluent" diet constrains food production
A report released by the World Bank finds China’s rapid growth and urbanisation have changed Chinese diets, raising concerns of sustainable food production and food security
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BC cherry deal signed in China
Following an agriculture trade mission, British Columbian cherry exports now have full access into mainland China
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Potential for new Philippine banana variety
Researchers claim lacatan variety is highly resistant to banana bunchy top virus
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Mixed start for US stonefruit imports
Strong Australian demand for peaches and nectarines could be offset by over-eagerness of importers
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Walmart ramps-up food safety in China
US-based conglomerate to invest an additional Rmb200m (US$32m) in developing its practices in People’s Republic
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Zespri launches SunGold in India
India is now home to Zespri’s latest kiwifruit variety that will be available from May until October
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Oliver has “no sway” in supermarket battle
Ausveg disappointed by celebrity chef’s response, after claims he has no influence over Woolworths’ commercial direction
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Mgroup CEO Jeff Jackson resigns
After six years at the helm, Jeff Jackson resigns from position as chief executive of the major Australian grower-packer-marketer
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Walmart India to launch B2B website
Walmart India will launch its e-commerce B2B site in Hyderabad and Lucknow next month, with plans to further expand operations by January