News from Asiafruit – Page 362
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ArticleNew grapes due for release in Italy
RK Marketing set to market Arra table grape series, developed by ARD on behalf of US group Giumarra, in Europe next season
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ArticleWalmart outlines India plan
US retail giant Walmart could have its first stores up and running in India within the next 18 months
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ArticleHalf of EU fresh produce 'wasted'
A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation finds that losses mainly occur in the production process
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ArticleBoeing forecasts air cargo growth
World Air Cargo Forecast predicts increase in global airfreight of over 5 per cent each year during the next two decades
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ArticleKiwifruit raises Japanese bar
Japan has tallied up its highest August spending on kiwifruit for the last eight years, with high prices not stifling consumption
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ArticleKorean restrictions squeeze Tesco results
New South Korean retail restrictions have put pressure on Tesco’s results in the market, contributing to its profit decline
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ArticleND finalises South Asian acquisition
Norbert Dentressangle has completed its acquisition of John Keells Group’s freight forwarding business in India and Sri Lanka
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ArticleTaiwan cuts fruit import tariffs
Taiwan has temporarily halved import tariffs on apples, kiwifruit and nectarines in an effort to reduce fruit prices for consumers.
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ArticleTesco profits take half-year tumble
The faltering global economy has been blamed for the UK retailer's falling profits, both at home and internationally
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ArticleTrade agreements key for Philippine bananas
The Philippines must develop bilateral trade agreements if it is to establish new banana exports destinations, according to one industry leader
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ArticleBFV: China offers "massive opportunity"
Marc Evrard of Belgische Fruitveiling tells delegates attending Cool Logistics about challenges of entering Chinese market
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ArticleTesco Lotus to go online
Tesco Lotus is to introduce an online shopping service in Thailand as smart phone usage in the country continues to climb
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ArticleFrozen berry market heats up
A major downturn in the volume of frozen raspberries produced by Chile and Serbia this year has pushed prices higher
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ArticleAeon stays the course in China
Retail giant Aeon pushes ahead with Chinese expansion plans despite a storm of anti-Japanese sentiment there over an ongoing territorial dispute
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ArticlePsa numbers surge in New Zealand
Newly identified orchard numbers infected with Psa-V soar by 155 in one week, Kiwifruit Vine Health reports
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ArticleStems Fruit granted Sun World licence
Stonefruit exporter, set up just a year ago, gains approval to begin supplying US firm's premium plum, apricot and peach varieties
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ArticleMetro Cash & Carry expands in India
German wholesale retailer Metro Cash & Carry is planning to open four new stores in India by the end of 2012
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ArticleChina-Philippines discuss bananas
China is reportedly open to restarting Philippine banana imports following a government-to-government meeting this week
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ArticleGood prospects for smaller citrus crop
Production in Spanish region of Murcia set to fall 15 per cent this season, including 21 per cent downturn in lemon output
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ArticleKiwifruit markets show strong demand
Trading conditions in Asia and the Middle East in particular said to be good as New Zealand product finishes early