News from Asiafruit – Page 449
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NZ apple growers win trade dispute
It has been reported that the long-running apple trade dispute between New Zealand and Australia is finally over
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Hot weather takes toll on mangoes
A spell of unseasonably hot April weather has taken a toll on Maharashtra’s Alphonso mango crop
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Rain brings on citrus harvest
A wet start to 2010 has meant an early start to the Queensland citrus harvest, with good fruit quality expected
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Fresh-cut growth in India
India’s retailers have discovered the fresh-cut category has legs as working couples look to save time
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Sevenfields abandons red grapefruit
Australian fruit marketer Sevenfields is pulling out its red-fleshed grapefruit trees because of low demand
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Australian kiwifruit under threat
Wet weather coupled with cheap European imports is taking a toll on Australia’s kiwifruit industry
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Australian vegetables target SE Asia
The Australian government has announced a funding boost to help develop marketing strategies in South East Asia
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Brazil pinpoints market opportunities
Study highlights target markets worldwide for Brazilian fruit exports as part of new action plan for 2010 and 2011
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Solid season for New Zealand stonefruit
Despite some difficult growing conditions, New Zealand stonefruit exporters have had a reasonable 2009/10 season
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Japanese mango season commences
Japan’s mango season is here, and growers are relieved the country’s struggling economy has not affected prices so far
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Australia delays Chinese apple access
Australia is unlikely to grant access to Chinese apples in time for the producer’s season this year
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Prices firm for Indian ginger
Indian fresh ginger prices have remained high on the back of reduced imports and lower Chinese production
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Anti-cancer plum bound for markets
Queensland government and Nutrafruit collaborate on commercialisation of the antioxidant-rich Queen Garnet plum
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Lianhua supermarkets report solid growth
Chinese retailer Lianhua Supermarket Holdings has reported a jump in revenue and operating profit
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Australian growers meet new pears
Australian growers have been introduced to more than 20 new pear varieties at a tasting in Victoria
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New Purfresh system for Yummy Fruit
US technology firm Purfresh has installed a new cold storage system for New Zealand grower-packer Yummy Fruit Company
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Scab resistant apple nears release
A new scab resistant Australian apple variety is almost ready for commercial release
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Costco booming in Asian markets
US discount retailer Costco is enjoying growth in Asian markets, and is targeting even further expansion in the region
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Florida citrus could face disease threat
The appearance of black spot in a grower's Valencia orange crop has led to an investigation by the USDA
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NZ apple growers feel China’s pain
New Zealand’s pipfruit industry chief believes Chinese apple exporters will continue to face Australian resistance