News from Asiafruit – Page 360
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Aeon buys out Carrefour in Malaysia
The world’s second largest retailer Carrefour has pulled out of Malaysia finalising the sale of its operations there to Aeon yesterday
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Thailand raises concerns over import restrictions
Thailand plans to raise concerns over Indonesia’s implementation of fresh produce trade barriers with World Trade Organisation
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Quarterly decline for Peru's Camposol
Climatic conditions in Peru and higher production in the US and Mexico combine to hit Camposol's sales
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EBIT and net income down at Metro
Despite overall growth in its third-quarter sales, Germany's largest retailer reports on lower year-on-year earnings and profit
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Chiquita names new director
Ronald Waters is appointed to increase the number of board members from eight to nine
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Family Mart enters Indonesia
Family Mart has opened its first store in Indonesia as the popularity of small-footprint convenience stores continues to grow in the country
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NZ concern over shipping rates
Exporters are worried about rate increases already announced by Maersk Line, and expected from other groups
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Walmart committed to expansion in China
Despite challenging conditions, US retailer Walmart has announced plans to open 100 stores in the country over the next three years
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Hortifrut and Vital Berry in merger
Naturipe Farms announces a major expansion in Southern Hemisphere blueberry volume and grower base
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The only ways is up for Singapore farming
Little more than a city at the end of the Malay Peninsula, the geographically tiny nation of Singapore is embracing vertical farming techniques
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Revenue rise for Norbert Dentressangle
Transport and logistics group enjoys revenue increase of 10 per cent during the first nine months of 2012
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Aeon to buy Carrefour Malaysia
Japanese retailer Aeon is complete a deal next week to buy French Carrefour's Malaysian business as part of its South East Asian expansion
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Fresh Del Monte secures US$500m loan
Credit facility could fund acquisitions, says company, although restructuring existing debt likely to take priority
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Gourmet Trading appoints new president
Brian Miller takes on the role following the unexpected death of Chris Martin in July
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ANI cancels supermarket supply deal
Better returns from wet market sees Philippine fresh produce supplier ANI cancel supply deal with major supermarket operator
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Pakistan reports on first quarter movement
Fresh vegetable exports climbed while fruit shipments dropped during the opening quarter of fiscal 2012/13
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Zespri chairman steps down
Zespri chairman John Loughlin has announced plans to step down from the position early next year
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Dutch onion exporters set new record
European country shipped a total of 27,000 tonnes of onions to export markets in week 38, setting a new national record
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US pears launch in Hong Kong
US officials attend Hong Kong season launch in recognition of growing importance of that market to its pear industry
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Chevalier closes in on Moraitis stake
Hong Kong-based conglomerate on verge of buying a significant stake in leading Australian fresh producer wholesaler