News from Asiafruit – Page 434
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ArticleAustralia breeds new pineapple
Australian scientists claim to have bred a new pineapple with double the Vitamin C of existing varieties
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Rain boosts Queensland citrus crop
A welcome deluge could help produce a bumper 2011 citrus crop for Australia's Queensland growers
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ArticleTaiwan produce prices fall
Fruit and vegetable prices in Taiwan have fallen for the first time in eight months thanks to stable weather conditions
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ArticleUS expects 2011 produce export record
A new government report has suggested that exporters will reap the benefits of increased European and Asian demand
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ArticleWoolworths in sale and leaseback plan
Australian grocery chain Woolworths plans to sell over A$900m in assets as part of a sale and leaseback deal
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ArticleSingapore economy pegged for record growth
Singapore looks set to become the world's fastest growing economy this year, after the government and analysts peg economic growth at 14.9 per cent
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ArticleUSDA amends Pakistan mango regulations
Under certain conditions, Pakistan-grown mangoes can now be imported into the US
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ArticleFairPrice unveils Indonesian vegetable brand
Singaporean retail giant NTUC FairPrice has launched a new range of highland-grown leafy vegetables from Indonesia
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ArticleSouth Korea lifts Idaho potato ban
South Korea has granted access to Idaho potatoes, fuelling hopes the market could be worth US$60m for the state
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ArticleFuture Group invests in supply chain
India’s Future Group is set to make a massive investment in its supply chain infrastructure to boost retail efficiency
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ArticleWet spring worries NZ stonefruit
A wet start to spring is causing concern for stonefruit growers in New Zealand’s Marlborough region
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ArticleCarrefour collects bids for Asia assets
French retail giant Carrefour will collect the first round of bids for its assets in Asia today
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Floods destroy Pakistan mango hopes
Pakistan may not meet its mango export targets this season or the next due to widespread flood damage, the country's produce association has warned
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Thailand to apply Aus tariff hike
Thailand is poised to apply a temporary tariff increase on certain Australian citrus imports, as volumes look set to exceed their annual quota
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ArticleAsian launch for Caribbean melon
Dutch group Rijk Zwaan will launch melon concept at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong on 8-10 September
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ArticleNZ avocado sector targets Asia
The New Zealand avocado industry is on a mission to boost exports to Asia as its production levels are forecast to rise
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ArticleChiquita launches Biodigester system
New Costa Rica-based system designed to convert organic material into heat, energy and nutrient-rich fertilisers
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ArticleLianhua reports "satisfactory" results
China's leading retail chain Lianhua Supermarket Holdings has posted satisfactory 2010 interim results
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ArticleCarrefour on course for 2010 target
French retailer says it is confident of achieving forecast 2010 results after boosting profits during first half of year
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ArticleJuly fruit consumption dips in Japan
Japanese fruit consumption took a dip over July from hot weather, but higher prices are holding many key categories firm