News from Asiafruit – Page 377
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Beckham's health kick for Burger King
Footballer and other celebrities help relaunch chain's menu, which now includes fruit smoothies and freshly made salads
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Del Monte Foods loses ‘fresh’ case
Fresh Del Monte has been awarded US$13.15m in damages in a case against Del Monte Foods concerning the ‘fresh’ status of processed fruit
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Vegetable prices hike Chinese inflation
High vegetable prices from cold weather over March in China have pushed up the country’s inflation rate
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Matahari plans east Indonesian expansion
Higher than average retail growth in Indonesia’s east has caught the attention of the country’s number two retailer Matahari
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Duty hike hits Bangladeshi fruit imports
Last week’s move by the Bangladeshi government to slap an additional 20 per cent regulatory duty on imported fruits has hit sales
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Te Awanui leads Japanese delegation
Maori grower Te Awanui Huka Pak will lead a NZ kiwifruit delegation to Japan this week and open the Zespri Trade Conference in Tokyo
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Good prospects for Chilean nuts
A new marketing strategy, coupled with wider access to global markets, is set to support a further rise in Chile's nut volume
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New CEO for Avocados Australia
Avocados Australia has picked experienced horticulture man John Tyas as its new chief executive officer
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Pakistan mango exports to US under threat
Plans to increase irradiation costs threaten to thwart Pakistani mango exports to the US this season
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Scientists achieve vitamin breakthrough
Research team in New Zealand discovers natural way to boost levels of essential nutrient vitamin C in fruit and vegetables
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Monsanto establishes Indian seed facility
Monsanto has signalled its commitment to the Indian market with the creation of a seed-conditioning unit there
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First Zespri shipment on the water
Zespri’s first shipment of the 2012 season is now on its way to Japan
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Vietnam imposes export ban
Vietnam responds to EU embargo threat with self-imposed ban on exports of 15 types of fruit and vegetables
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NZ joint venture expands export reach
New Zealand apple trader Te Mata Export and MG Marketing seek mutual benefits though joint venture
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Wholesale push for Bharti Walmart
Bharti Walmart to expand wholesale business while India’s government stalls on plans to open up multi-brand retail to foreign investment
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Growers face fines over illegal G3 graft
Zespri set to send out tough message by fining New Zealand kiwifruit growers who illegally grafted new gold cultivar
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Murcian citrus aims for new markets
Spanish citrus exporters are making increasing gains in markets in Asia, Oceania and North America, thanks in part to a significant rise in lemon exports.
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Uruguay forecasts citrus growth
Mandarins are set to record the biggest increase in production this year, followed by oranges, while grapefruit volume will contract
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Malaysia to limit imported produce sales
In a bid to promote domestic production the Malaysian government plans to limit where imported fresh produce can be sold
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Top turnout for Fresh Produce India
A bumper crowd of 240 delegates from 19 different countries took part in India’s only international fresh produce conference this week