News from Asiafruit – Page 442
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ArticleNZ horticulture targets Asian growth
Targeting new business opportunities in Asia is the goal for New Zealand firms exhibiting at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica
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ArticleOrganic farming grows in China/Australia
Interest in organic farming is booming in both China and Australia as consumer awareness of the product increases
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ArticlePhilippines to develop VHT protocols
Philippine authorities are set to fund the export-focused development of VHT protocols for dragon fruit, mangosteen and avocado
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ArticleNZ apple sales stable
New Zealand apples are selling well in Europe and the UK, but exporters are waiting for stored fruit opportunities in North America and Asia
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ArticleMalaysian retail buyer eyes gap in market
Retna Malar has resigned as category manager for fruit and vegetables at Malaysian supermarket group GCH Retail to set up her own marketing company
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ArticleAustralia hails Chinese apple access
The Australian government has welcomed China’s decision to allow market access for Tasmanian-grown apples
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ArticleFuture Group plans more Big Bazaars
Indian conglomerate Future Group plans to roll out around 60 new Big Bazaar hypermarkets over the next 18 months
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ArticleGrapefruit growers hail Japan access
Japan’s announcement of market access for Australian grapefruit from fruit fly-affected areas has come as a major boost for growers of red-fleshed varieties
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ArticleMore US cherries fail Taiwan tests
Another batch of US cherries in Taiwan has been found to contain excessive pesticide levels, forcing an increase in spot checks
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ArticleNOL reports jump in container volumes
Shipping line NOL has recorded a big jump in container volume, as the recovery in the trade continues
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ArticleGoReefers offers solution to port chaos
South African logistics firm GoReefers is using the port of Maputo in Mozambique to alleviate shipping congestion in the country
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ArticleReliance retail enjoys better fiscal year
Indian retailer Reliance has announced improved figures for the 2009/10 financial year, and plans further growth
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ArticleIndian mangoes find a home in US
Indian mangoes are fetching higher prices in overseas markets according to the country’s export development body
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ArticleAPL names new container ship
Shipping firm APL has named its newest vessel the ‘APL Sri Lanka’ and will deploy it on its China India Express service
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ArticleContainer shortage bad news for Asia
An unexpectedly strong rebound in global shipping demand could lead to a container shortage in coming months
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ArticleMixed responses for new Zespri varieties
Zespri’s commercial release of three new kiwifruit varieties has drawn both praise and criticism from New Zealand players
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ArticleUSDA suspends organic body in China
The USDA has suspended one of its organic certifiers in China for one year after discovering a conflict of interest
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ArticleIndia seeks greater China access
The Indian agriculture minister has asked his Chinese counterpart to allow market access for more fruits and vegetables
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ArticleT&G marks kiwifruit anniversary
Company celebrates 51 years since Jack Turner first coined the word kiwifruit and looks forward to success with new varieties
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ArticleNew exhibitors sign up for Asia event
Asia Fruit Logistica 2010 expected to attract some 250 exhibitors and 3,500 visitors to Hong Kong alongside the Asiafruit Congress