News from Asiafruit – Page 425
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ArticleWal-Mart to assist insider trading probe
Wal-Mart is aiding an investigation into possible insider trading related to its takeover of Japanese retailer Seiyu
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ArticleSecond-round bids for Carrefour assets
Retail giants Tesco and Dairy Farm have emerged as the main contenders to buy out Carrefour’s assets in South East Asia
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ArticleUS widens access for Japanese apples
The US has changed import regulations to allow all commercially grown Japanese apple varieties in under the regulations required for Fuji
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ArticleQuality key for Australian citrus
A new quality assurance programme will be launched to ensure sweet, good-tasting fruit for the Australian market
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Wal-Mart eyes Matahari
The world’s largest retailer has signaled its intention to move into Indonesia, as it looks to buy out a major hypermarket chain there
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ArticleChinese apple prices rise
The price of apples in China rose to an unprecedented high in late October, boosting apple growers' incomes
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ArticleKiwifruit bucks fruit trend in Japan
Japanese kiwifruit consumption last September rose to its highest level for that month since records began, while average fruit uptake fell to its lowest level in 10 years
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Article'Challenging' Q3 hits Del Monte profit
Despite higher year-on-year sales, third-quarter profitability falls in the face of higher costs and a tough European banana market
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Study 'reveals toxic Indian produce'
A survey has claimed that Indian farmers are using banned pesticides on fruits and vegetables sold on the domestic market
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ArticleAPL launches new intra-Asia service
Singapore-based container line APL is launching a new intra-Asia service between China and Indonesia on 14 November
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ArticleQueensland predicts short mango crop
Australian mango growers across Queensland are expecting a lighter crop and higher returns this season
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ArticleIran offers hope for banana exporters
Prospect of ban on banana imports being lifted said to be improving as government offers the Philippines new assurances
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ArticleIndian exports increase during 2009/10
Rising demand from Gulf countries in particular said to be behind recent rise in export shipments, says export group Apeda
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ArticleRotterdam call added to FAL5 service
CMA CGM has strengthened its French Asia Line service, offering faster transit times and satisfying growing demand
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ArticleZespri looks to Vietnam
The New Zealand company is eyeing Vietnam as a possible location to produce kiwifruit to supply growing markets in Asia
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ArticleWarning to NZ Braeburn growers
Apple growers in New Zealand are being warned of a possible glut in the market for Braeburn apples next year
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ArticleLa Frutera to increase production
Philippine banana exporter wants to increase production despite uncertainly surrounding the future of Iran export market
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ArticleRowing event represents NZ opportunity
Sporting events are 'golden opportunities' for New Zealand's fresh produce, according to Turners and Growers
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ArticleAgrinurture boosts ties with China
The Philippines company, which is pushing banana exports into China, has agreed to work with a Chinese county government on a series of agricultural projects
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ArticleIndonesia caps foreign investment
Indonesia has introduced a law that caps foreign ownership of horticultural ventures at 30 per cent