News from Asiafruit – Page 456
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ArticleIndia delays Bt brinjal decision
The Indian government has announced a six-month moratorium on Bt brinjal introduction to allow more safety trials
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ArticleNew Zealand and India in talks
Negotiations are underway between New Zealand and Indian government officials to organise a free trade agreement
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ArticleChile to ramp up US business
Sending of fresh citrus from the South American country to the US are tipped to increase almost fourfold this year
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ArticleZespri cues up new variety decision
Zespri will decide in June whether it will commercialise new varieties from its breeding programme
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ArticleVietnam and Japan form partnership
This year will welcome a free trade agreement between Japan and Vietnam that will see tariffs cut on fruit and vegetables
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ArticleEastPack invests in new equipment
New Zealand’s EastPack is set to invest NZ$8.5m in equipment as it goes into the new kiwifruit season
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ArticleWoolworths invest in food’s future
The Australian supermarket chain has announced a A$3.25m investment in sustainable agriculture and industry leadership
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ArticleChina to leapfrog US grocery market
A new report by industry expert IGD has forecast a change at the top of the international grocery market rankings over the next four years
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Asian exhibitors hail Fruit Logistica
Asian firms have harnessed the power of this year’s Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin to forge strong relationships
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ArticleAusveg calls for Fruit Logistica involvement
Australia’s peak vegetable grower body Ausveg has accused the country’s government of shunning Fruit Logistica
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ArticleAustralia-NZ topfruit decision delayed
A World Trade Organisation decision on New Zealand apple exports to Australia has been delayed to mid-year
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ArticleVietnam stages first fruit festival
Increasing exports and raising the value of domestic produce will be the focus of Vietnam's first national fruit festival
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Pakistan kinnows ride the bumps
After overcoming several early-season hurdles, Pakistan exporters have cleared the field and are charging for the finish line
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ArticleAustralia builds new research centre
Australia’s most populated state, New South Wales, will play host to a new A$5.9m farming research facility
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ArticleMFC pulls out of Riversun
Major Australian citrus packer Mildura Fruit Company has revealed its plans for the US market in 2010 following its decision to quit Riversun
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ArticleNew coolstore for Chop Tong Guan
Malaysian importer Chop Tong Guan will open a new 90 TEU coolstore in Subang next month
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ArticlePakistan expects Japan mango access
A Japanese ban on Pakistani mango imports is likely to be lifted soon following negotiations
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New Zealand finds new pest
New Zealand officials have swung into action following the detection of a Hadda beetle in the North Island city of Auckland
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ArticleLight cook helps vegetables fight cancer
Australian scientists have discovered that lightly cooking some vegetables maximises their anti-cancer qualities
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ArticleTet busies Vietnamese exports
Traditional Vietnamese food products are in increasing demand as the Tet festival nears