News from Asiafruit – Page 406
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ArticleChina works to control vegetable prices
Falling vegetable prices in China have prompted the government to take measures to protect the profitability of farming operations there
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ArticleExchange rates pressure Vietnamese imports
The increased purchasing power of Vietnamese consumers may help importers of premium produce overcome an unfavourable exchange rate
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ArticleIndonesia reopens to Dutch onions
A new treatment programme has reopened the Indonesian market to Dutch onions after a two-year hiatus
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ArticlePeruvian grapes eye Australian business
The South American country’s table grape exporters are apparently looking to access the Australian market
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ArticleJapanese farmers demand compensation
Japanese farmers have protested outside the offices of Fukushima reactor owner TEPCO, demanding compensation
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ArticleBig crop vetoes Philippine onion imports
Solid Philippine onion production means the government is unlikely to issue any import licences in the next six months
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ArticleNZ avocado industry sees growth
The New Zealand avocado industry may look to increase sales into Asia as production volumes continue to grow
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ArticleChina seizes tainted bean sprouts
The safety of fresh produce in China is once again in the spotlight following the seizure of 40 tonnes of bean sprouts treated with banned substances
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ArticleAustralian fruit fly outbreak causes concern
An outbreak of Mediterranean fruit fly in South Australia has caused concern amongst the regions citrus industry
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ArticleEnza to sell Prevar's new Velvetine pear
New Zealand exporter granted licence to market PremP33 cultivar, which was developed by Plant & Food Research
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ArticleT&G questions value of its shares
Investors do not appreciate the potential value of Turners & Growers assets, the group has claimed
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ArticleCold hampers Indian apple pollination
Cold weather in the Indian apple-producing state of Himachal Pradesh may lead to a significant drop in production for the upcoming season
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ArticlePoll questions kiwifruit export monopoly
New Zealanders are opposed to their country’s single-desk kiwifruit exporting arrangement, a survey commissioned by Turners & Growers has shown
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ArticlePhilippines sees boost in exports to Japan
Sources in the Philippines have reported an increase in sales of bananas and okra to Japan
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ArticleFirst NZ kiwifruit vessel on the water
Zespri Europe confirms 6 May as first new-season consignment's expected arrival date in the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium
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ArticleThai exports to Japan tipped for growth
Thai fruit exports to Japan could grow 20 per cent this year, boosted by rising awareness of mangoes and a duty-free quota for pineapples
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ArticleIndia suffers Alphonso mango shortage
A severe shortfall in production of India’s favourite mango variety has seen domestic prices double and crimped exports
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ArticleProtofanousi to target China
The Greek kiwifruit exporter has gained access to the Chinese market and plans to commence exports at the end of the year
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ArticleKuehne & Nagel hails chief executive
Reinhard Lange has been recognised by the Swiss logistics group for 40 years of loyal service
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ArticleJune Choi joins Sooil
The experienced produce trader has left Korea’s largest fruit import company Jinwon Trading to join competitor Sooil Commerce