News from Asiafruit – Page 334
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CA grapes moving at record pace
California grape shipments surpassed 4m cartons per week in five out of the six weeks through 13 September, according to USDA figures
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Slight drop tipped for California navels
Initial forecast from California Agricultural Statistics Service points to slightly lighter crop of larger fruit in 2013/14
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Sri Lankan fresh exports rise
Fruit and vegetable Industry reports 20 per cent increase in export revenue compared with last year
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Japanese supermarket to open in China
Supermarket operator Maruetsu intends to open a Lincos store in Wuxi, Jiangsu province
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Ausveg eyes Japanese opportunities
Peak industry body expects Japan to overtake New Zealand as Australia's largest export market
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Philippine banana exports drop
Banana shipments to China and Iran drop by 36 and 43 per cent respectively for the first half of 2013
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South African delegation visits China
Officials aimed to negotiate market access for apples and look at altering the treatment protocol for citrus
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Tesco closing sixth Chinese store
UK retailer shutting down its sixth outlet in China since last year amid suggestions foreign retailers are struggling
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Joint venture boosts Oscar volumes
French kiwifruit supplier Primland's Oscar volumes will rise this coming season thanks to a new joint venture
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Alfa releases season forecast
Chinese apple grower-packer believes yields are set to increase by ten per cent this season
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Japanese farmer grows heart-shaped watermelon
After several years of research, farmer Hiroichi Kimura has succeeded in cultivating a world-first product
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Taiwanese banana industry woes
Banana growers look for product to increase local consumption akin to the popular pineapple cake
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Chinese vegetable prices rising
Average cost of 18 vegetable products rose 7 per cent in one week, with tomatoes recording the biggest increase
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Climate change 'affecting apples'
A study conducted at two Japanese orchards has found that the taste and texture of apples is being altered
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Ausveg identifies Asian potential
Exporting Australian vegetables to Asian markets identified as the best means of securing returns on investments
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Groupon India offers onion deal
Website crashes as consumers rush to take advantage of onion sales for just 10 per cent of retail prices
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Seeka setting up coolstore in Malaysia
Facility covering more than 9,000m² planned through collaboration with international and local businesses
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China and India complex prospects
Foreign businesses should be fully aware of the agricultural landscape before investing in these growing markets
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High potential for social media in Asia
With more than half of Asia's population now online, there is a ripe opportunity to engage consumers
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Greater Mekong the land of opportunity
With 77m untapped consumers and a booming young population, the region heralds great prospects for investors