News from Asiafruit – Page 357
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Uphill battle for Indian FDI bill
India’s FDI bill is facing an uphill battle in the country’s parliament as the opposition rallies against it
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China encouraging direct retail sourcing
The Chinese government is aiming to strengthen links between farmers and retailers to help the production sector develop
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Indian nut imports rising
India’s cashew and almond imports are rising as the country’s shoppers consume an increasing volume of the nuts
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Tesco delivers mixed quarterly report
While overall group sales climb, UK like-for-like sales slip back by 0.6 per cent on the same period of 2011
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Brian Kocher takes new Chiquita position
Chief financial officer handed yet another role at the fresh produce multinational, stepping into a newly-created COO position
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Peru anticipates positive mango deal
Shipments are set to rise, although variable weather conditions since August will have an as-yet undetermined effect on crop
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UK apple groups sign Smitten deal
Prevar grants Empire World Trade and Worldwide Fruit licences to grow, market and sell promising new early-season variety
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India to vote on new FDI reforms
Vote in Indian parliament could see contentious legislation allowing foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail repealed
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Psa could be an "adverse event"
Growers in New Zealand could be set for greater support if the government makes an official declaration
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First Indonesian fruit arrives in Australia
Indonesia’s fresh produce industry hopes the success of its first shipment to Australia will facilitate access to other new markets
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No let up in NZ tariff burden
Updated report shows New Zealand failing in bid to reduce the horticultural export industry’s huge tariff burden
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Pakistan's export value on the up
Fruit and vegetable shipments from the country climbed in value terms during the opening four months of the fiscal year
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Scientists map watermelon genome
Watermelon breeding developments set to accelerate as scientists publish the fruit’s genome sequence
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Walnuts Australia wins export award
Walnuts Australia has been presented with the emerging exporter award at the 50th Australian Export Awards in Canberra
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Drewry sees record cargo growth
Reefer trade hit 91m tonnes in 2011, Drewry reveals, partly driven by growth in exotic fruit
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Indonesian imports: an insider’s account
Leading industry figure illuminates the political shift that has led the government to overhaul fresh produce import regulations
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Bharti Walmart suspends CFO
Global retail giant Walmart has suspended key staff at its Indian joint venture while it investigates bribery claims
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Emirates scoops top cargo award
Emirates SkyCargo is named Air Cargo Carrier of the Year for the sixth time in eight years
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Carrefour denies China Resources talks
Carrefour has contradicted further rumours of a partnership in the Chinese retail market with government-owned China Resources
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NZ strengthens Burma ties
New Zealand is aiming for closer economic and political ties with Burma as the South East Asian nation’s economy opens up