News from Asiafruit – Page 462
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Australia researches climate change
Horticulture body Growcom is planning two new research projects focusing on the effects of climate change on Australia's fruit sector
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Vietnam exports up
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports are up, but floods, drought and concerns over food safety are barriers to reaching their full potential
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Outlook good for Australian grapes
Despite yields being down on last season’s record crop, quality is good and the export outlook positive for Australian table grapes
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Peru mangoes bound for Japan
Peru’s food safety body believes Japanese phytosanitary restrictions on its mangoes will be lifted during the first quarter of 2010
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Heat cuts Australian citrus crops
Unseasonal spring heat has had a drastic effect on Australia’s citrus crops, with exporters fearful of a large reduction in crop yields
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Australian state fights phylloxera
The government of the Australian state of Victoria is fighting the grapevine pest phylloxera by conducting surveys of western vineyards
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Dispute end could benefit Australia
The Australian trade minister believes the end of the ‘banana wars’ dispute could pave the way for increased Australian exports of tropical products
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AFFCO supports young fruit growers
The Australian Fresh Fruit Company is staging two events next year aimed at boosting the skills of the country’s young fruit growers
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AUSVEG and Bayer team up
AUSVEG has formed a partnership with Bayer CropScience to explore marketing opportunities and combat disease and threats
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NZ cherry yields down slightly
Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good
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Growth for Chinese citrus
Chinese citrus production is expected to rise 5 per cent this season, a USDA report says, led by oranges and tangerines
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Pakistan exporters seek compensation
Pakistani fruit exporters are demanding compensation after the government halted shipments crossing the border
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Vietnamese dragonfruit prices dive
Prices have plummeted below cost for Vietnamese dragonfruit growers in response to declining demand in China
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Seeka to tie up Te Awanui Hukapak deal
New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower is due to finalise a deal with Te Awanui Hukapak today
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Moroccan blueberry venture bears fruit
African Blue, the young Morocco-based blueberry grower-marketer, is poised to make a foray into European markets with its first commercial volumes
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South Africa set to push grapefruit
The Japanese and UK citrus markets are in line for a South African promotion amid flagging consumption rates
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Swine flu boosts Turkish citrus sales
Frost damage in Argentina and lower output in Spain creating new opportunities for Turkey in strong global market
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Heatwave hits Renmark citrus crops
Extreme weather through October and November has led to extensive fruit-drop for some growers
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Key Tech appoints marketing director
Randy Unterseher appointed as US group's new senior director of marketing
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Philippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas