News from Asiafruit – Page 404
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ArticlePhilippine bananas eye Australia
Banana growers in the Philippines may pursue a ruling from the WTO to have Australia ease some of its import restrictions
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ArticleAPAL chairman to step down
Australian pipfruit peak body APAL will has appointed a new chairman following the announcement Darral Ashton will vacate the position in August
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ArticleCurrency clouds Zespri sales to US
As New Zealand kiwifruit begins to arrive in the US there is concern the country’s weak currency could affect sales
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ArticleBananas to top Aus snack charts
Australian bananas are likely to become the nation's favourite snack in 2014 thanks to a new marketing strategy aimed at 18-39-year-olds
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ArticleZespri redesigns website
Zespri Europe relaunches online presence, focusing on health benefits of kiwifruit and sustainability
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ArticleFirst arrival of Australian grapes in China
Following six years of struggle, Australian table grapes have finally landed on Chinese soil
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ArticleSingapore lifts Japan produce import ban
Singapore has lifted an import ban from two Japanese prefectures after an investigation found contaminated vegetables did not originate there
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ArticleExploding watermelons hit China
Watermelons in eastern China are exploding due to chemical overuse, reports the Associated Press
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ArticleUnifrutti expands Philippine banana operations
Unifrutti announced at a recent investment forum in the Philippines it intends to double the size of its banana plantation there
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ArticleChinese products given EU protection
EU grants Chinese pomelo, apple and yam protected status under its geographical indications scheme, with others set to follow
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ArticlePhilippine growers oppose hectare limit
The Philippines' banana industry is opposing moves to reimpose hectarage limits on banana plantations
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ArticleKiwifruit pulled after typhoid case
Zespri has pulled 100,000 trays of kiwifruit from sale after a picker was diagnosed with typhoid fever
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ArticleChinese borders may open to Malaysian durian
China may soon allow imports of Malaysian durian following a visit to the country by the Chinese premier
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ArticlePort strikes trouble Australian exports
Industrial disputes and strikes at Australia’s ports are adding to the woes of exporters challenged by the country’s high dollar
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ArticleReduction in Florida orange forecast
USDA revises estimate down on fruit drop and smaller sizes, while grapefruit crop remains unchanged
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ArticleMajor glitch in Tesco’s India entry
UK-based retailer Tesco’s foray in to the Indian retail sector has experienced a major setback following opposition from local traders
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ArticleDairy Farm posts sales increases
Pan-Asia retailer Dairy Farm has recorded increased sales and profits in Malaysia and Indonesia so far this year
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ArticleT&G-Zespri case begins after delay
After a week delay, the second stage of Turners & Growers court case against Zespri has begun today
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ArticleRijk Zwaan shares knowledge with China
Jan Doldersum will speak at the Sino Dutch Agricultural Innovation Conference in Beijing this week
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ArticleCosts to increase for Australian exporters
The Australian government has effectively put a stop to part-funding of export inspection fees