News from Asiafruit – Page 469
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Coles loses fresh produce chief
Peter Pokorny, the man appointed by Australian retailer Coles last year to help transform its fresh produce offer, has resigned
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Carrefour-Future Indian tie-up possible
A meeting between Carrefour and Future Group CEOs could herald an Indian joint venture between the retailers
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Indian exports to hit US$20bn
Indian agricultural exports will more than double over the next five years to US$20bn, according to officials
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Japan losing blueberry focus
Lack of growth in the Japanese blueberry market is causing Australian exporters to look elsewhere
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Uttarakhand authorities push blackberries
Uttarakhand state authorities are encouraging farmers to begin production of blackberries for export to Europe
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Australian blueberries hit markets late
Australian blueberries are about to land in markets after a late start, facing mixed competition from South America
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Lianhua to buy Hualian Supermarkets
China’s Lianhua Supermarkets will buy rival Hualian Supermarkets following a boardroom vote
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Asiafruit Congress highlights China’s rise
The steps that China's fresh produce industry is taking to become a major player were outlined at the Hong Kong event
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Filipino banana case picks up pace
A motion has been made in Australia's Federal Parliament against imports of bananas from the Philippines
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Murray Valley requires pest vigilance
Communities are being urged to look for and report discoveries of contaminated fresh produce
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Early pomelos spoiling market
Poor-quality Chinese pomelos shipped too early in the season are depressing the European market
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Frost concern for kiwifruit growers
Despite plummeting temperatures over the weekend, Bay of Plenty growers dodged any serious crop damage
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Maersk Line improves Vietnam service
The new service is designed to better support customers' efforts to enhance the efficiency of their supply chains
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Pakistan lines up seedless mandarin exports
The citrus variety is expected to hit Europe in 2011, according to officials at the Pakistan High Commission
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Evergreen slumps to Q2 loss
The container shipping group has not been able to swerve the affects of the economic downturn
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Pakistan mangoes exceed expectations
Exports of the fruit are set to comfortably top the 125,000-tonne target set out by government at the start of the campaign
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Seven & I cuts profit outlook
Japan's largest retailer said that full-year profit will be hit by weaker consumer spending and a cooler summer
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Asian sales keep Zespri on track
Sales to Japan, Taiwan and China do well, but Korean sales fall and competition from tropicals increases in south-east Asia
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Horticulture Australia Council continues
Australia’s horticulture industry has voted to keep its peak lobby group, but with significant changes
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Zespri makes first payment forecast
Kiwifruit marketer to grow demand and introduce new cultivars as pressure on Green market continues to be felt