News from Asiafruit – Page 459
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Australian growers pan imported pears
Imported Chinese pears being sold in Australian supermarkets have raised the ire of Australian growers
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Indonesia looks to slow imports
The Indonesian government plans to introduce new national standards on horticultural products in a bid to slow imports
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Maersk makes AE7 stop at Felixstowe
Container shipping line Maersk has made its first stop at the UK port of Felixstowe as part of its revised AE7 rotation
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Japan lifts Australian mango ban
A Japanese ban on Australian mango imports has been lifted after a fruit fly scare was determined to be vinegar fly
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Indian cashew exports rise
Indian cashew exports rebounded in December after a slow year, but imports have eclipsed the trade
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Freeze fails to sour grapefruit deal
Florida grapefruit exports to Japan look set to remain on course despite the recent freezing conditions that have hit the state’s citrus crop
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CNY looks good from Singapore
Fresh produce sales are looking positive in Singapore as Chinese New Year celebrations draw closer
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Low ginger supplies boost prices
Low Chinese ginger production and a late Indian season has caused a jump in prices of the spice
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Carrefour plans Indian franchises
French retail chain Carrefour is negotiating a deal with India’s Future Group that would see them open franchise stores in the country
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New CEO for Australian banana body
Peak body the Australian Banana Growers Council has appointed Jonathan Eccles as its new CEO from 1 February
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China’s fresh produce quality up
A report from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture says the quality of fruit and vegetables in the country improved last year
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Bharti Wal-Mart trademarks refused
The joint venture company Bharti Wal-Mart is facing problems in India regarding the trademarking of its GV brand
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Exports level out Taiwan orange prices
Taiwan’s growing orange export market in Shanghai has helped level out prices at home during harvest season
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Drop predicted for Australian topfruit
A USDA report on the season ahead for Australia’s apple and pear crops has pegged decreasing volume and exports
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Bangladesh trials GM crops
Genetically modified eggplant and potato crops are being trialled in Bangladesh, despite protests from some quarters
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Chinese firm to supply East Timor
Leading Chinese fruit and vegetable distributor Sino Green Land will begin supplying produce to East Timor this month
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Australian table grape industry battles on
The detection of a single fruit fly in Mildura 10 days ago was a blow to struggling grape growers, but all is not lost
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Australian grapes target China
A new report says Australian table grape exporters could see increased orders from Hong Kong, but mainland China remains a top priority
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Carrefour on target but cautious
The giant French retail chain Carrefour has met expectations for its fourth-quarter sales but is urging caution in 2010
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Japan suspends Australian mangoes
Japan has temporarily cut off Australian mango access after the detection of live larvae in treated fruit