News from Asiafruit – Page 452
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ArticleAustralian fruit growers count cost
Severe storms in eastern Australia have cost the agriculture industry dearly, with growers still counting their losses
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ArticlePhilippine mangoes look to rebound
After disappointing harvests in 2008 and 2009, Philippine mango growers are hoping dry conditions will boost this year’s yield
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ArticleMetro invests in Vietnam
The German retailer Metro AG has invested over €1m to improve Vietnam’s fresh produce supply chain since 2002
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ArticleZespri appoints brand agency in Asia
TBWA Singapore set to manage kiwifruit marketer's brand promotions in key markets across south and south-east Asia
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ArticleIndian mango growers upbeat
Mango growers in the Indian town of Malihabad have been buoyed by recent flowering, and the granting of GI status for their produce
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ArticleAustralia halts apple risk analysis
Biosecurity Australia has stopped its import risk analysis of US apples in order to obtain more information from the USDA
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ArticleBerry Congress attracts key speakers
Leading berry speakers are set to discuss the challenges facing the industry at the Global Berry Congress on 12 May
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ArticleResearch shuffle could yield more gold
Refocusing research efforts on long-term goals could produce more winning products like gold kiwifruit for New Zealand
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Carrefour continues Asian growth
Despite slowing sales at home, the retailer’s Asian business continued to flourish last year and hopes are high for further growth
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ArticleTariffs up on Australian grapes
Australian table grape exports to Thailand are facing an increase in tariff rates after shipments exceeded a pre-arranged threshold
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ArticleSpar plans Indian expansion
Dutch retailer Spar has announced it plans to open 25 new stores in India by 2012 in partnership with Max Hypermarkets
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ArticleLessons for Australian citrus growers
A recent Citrus Australia study tour to the US has been invaluable in alerting growers to the threat posed by greening disease
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ArticleLabour shortages for Australian blueberries
Australian blueberry growers look to extend picking season in light of labour shortages
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ArticleTime to look afresh at Malaysia
The Malaysian market has shifted into a more mature phase of growth, opening up opportunities for higher-end, innovative products
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Seedless kinnow prospects for Pakistan
The country is expected to begin exporting the fruit next year, multiplying citrus shipments and attracting interest from Europe
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ArticleStorms hit Goulburn Valley fruit
Unexpected weather conditions have resulted in wind and hail damaging fruit and uprooting trees
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ArticleFruit Patch expands marketing team
Fresh produce grower-shipper moves to hire Jeannine Martin as part of its marketing staff
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ArticleBanana boom bubbling in Vietnam
The country's producers are increasingly turning to banana production with export demand growing, particularly in China
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ArticleLight boosts spinach vitamins
Spinach stored under lights increases in nutritional value, according to research published this week
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ArticleAustralian report recommends dryland crops
A new report has recommended Australia agriculture shifts to drought hardy crops like pomegranates and olives