News from Asiafruit – Page 368
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Indian demand picks up for Ramadan
With Ramadan set to kick off at the end of the week, demand for imported fruit is booming in India’s Muslim communities
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New emergency for Ecuador bananas
Falling exports have prompted government to pledge financial assistance and creation of banana export company
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Chile creates new committees
The establishment of new synergies will help support the growth of the Chilean almond and hazelnut export sectors
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Bharti Walmart accused of FDI violations
Public interest suit alleges joint venture Bharti Walmart is violating rules governing foreign investment in India’s retail sector
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Taiwanese mangoes still feeling typhoon
Taiwanese mango supply has dropped in the aftermath of Typhoon Talim late last month, driving up prices and curtailing programmes
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Taiwan imports grow in Malaysia
Taiwanese agricultural exports to Malaysia are continuing to grow and are this year expected to hit US$3m
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Two-speed Australian deal for US cherries
Roughly halfway into the season, mixed US cherry quality has created two-speed demand in the Australian market
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Thai supermarkets sell tainted produce
Thai consumer watch group warns of high levels of pesticides on vegetables sold in supermarkets and luxury department stores
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Maersk hikes rates out of Asia
Shipping line operator Maersk to raise prices on some routes out of Asia in coming weeks
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Mondi buys packaging firm Nordenia
South African group acquires German company to increase its share of the international consumer packaging market
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Carrefour helped by emerging markets
Sales at the French retail group saw a minor increase in the first half of the year, buoyed by growth in Latin America and Asia
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Bangladesh bans some Ramadan exports
To prevent price hikes during Ramadan Bangladesh has banned the export of some vegetables
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Competition hits Argentinean exports
Fruit and vegetable sendings from two major ports in the south of Argentina have fallen during the first five months of 2012
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Philippines struggles to find profitable markets
The Philippines is struggling to find profitable new banana markets following its export problems to China
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Thai citrus access causes confusion
South African industry body issues media release to address confusion over Thai access for deciduous fruits after the country allows citrus imports
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Chinese access likely for Malay pineapples and jackfruit
Malaysian authorities hope to establish Zhanjiang in China’s Guangdong province as a gateway for fresh produce exports
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Chiquita rating remains unchanged
Standard and Poor's reveals that group's ratings and outlook are unchanged despite amendment of credit agreement
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Aeon profits double
Japanese retailer Aeon has bounced back from the 2011 natural disasters and posted solid Q1 results
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Korean berry exporter expects growth
As Korean strawberry exports continue to grow, exporters are finding new ways to be more price competitive
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Q1 dip for Seven & I
Seven & I Holdings has posted a slight drop in first quarter operating profit, but is still on track for a second year of record results