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- Done deal for Dole and Itochu>
Done deal for Dole and Itochu
by Matthew Jones 3 April 2013
US-based group will continue to be an industry leader according to chief operating officer
- Prices high for Dutch asparagus>
Subscribers onlyPrices high for Dutch asparagus
by Mike Knowles 8 March 2013 Asparagus
Leading supplier Veiling Zon kicks off new season and reports high demand for country's white asparagus
- Dole finalises Itochu sale agreement>
Dole finalises Itochu sale agreement
by Emily French 26 February 2013
Multinational produce giant to complete sale of global packaged foods arm and Asian fresh business to Japanese company on 1 April
- NZ kiwifruit volumes in decline>
NZ kiwifruit volumes in decline
by Matthew Jones 30 January 2013 Kiwifruit
The Psa disease is expected to lead to a decline in New Zealand’s kiwifruit production and exports, according to a USDA report
- Dole-Itochu sale almost complete>
Dole-Itochu sale almost complete
by Matthew Jones 25 January 2013
The sale of Dole’s Asian and packaged food divisions to Itochu is set to go ahead after the deal received Chinese government approval
- Dole under fire over Ethical Choice brand>
Dole under fire over Ethical Choice brand
by Mike Knowles 15 October 2012 Bananas
Company accused of seeking to "escape scrutiny and potential challenge" by trademarking own version of Fair Trade label
- Dole sells Asian fresh division to Itochu>
Dole sells Asian fresh division to Itochu
by Mike Knowles 18 September 2012
Japanese group now controls rights to Dole trademark on fresh produce sold in Asian markets as well as Australia and New Zealand
- Itochu to buy Dole's Asian fresh business>
Itochu to buy Dole's Asian fresh business
by Mike Knowles 13 September 2012
Japanese trading group reportedly ready to invest US$1.7bn to acquire Dole divisions, including global packaged goods arm
- NYK Line reports losses>
NYK Line reports losses
by Luisa Cheshire 1 May 2012
Japanese shipping line NYK has reported US$903m losses for its 2011 fiscal year ended March 31
- Toyota plans fresh produce production>
Toyota plans fresh produce production
by Fruitnet.com Staff 19 April 2012 Peppers & Squashes
Japanese car giant announces plans to grow bell peppers using heat generated from manufacturing plant in tsunami hit region
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As the start of the Egyptian grape season nears, exporters are confident of a successful campaign and keen to target new, growing markets
Video: Ethical trade in South Africa
FPJ and Eurofruit reporter Thomas Hobbs visited South Africa's Western Cape for a closer look into the social efforts of its fruit producers.
Podcast: Fruitnet.com Audio Edition
From London: Eurofruit editor Mike Knowles chats to Michael Barker of the FPJ about Kiwi punch-ups, horsemeat-ridden supply chains and some fruit export Argie bargie.
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A host of exciting speakers have already signed up to take part in the inaugural conference, which launches in Qingdao on 29-31 May
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Some of the leading authorities on the Indian industry to share latest insights into this rapidly emerging market at Bangalore event
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It is five years since the first consignment of Sharon fruit was handed to the HIV Foundation’s Emavundleni Centre for Vaccine Research
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A number of leading speakers will share their insight and experience of the berry industry at this year's Global Berry Congress in Santiago
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Hillfresh stonefruit buyer Dirk van den Heuvel talks exclusively to Eurofruit about the latest developments in the industry and what 2013 could have in store
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