Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 34
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NewsGovernment injects A$5m into Melbourne irradiation upgrade to aid horticulture exports
Investment will double the irradiation capacity at the Steritech X-ray facility boosting biosecurity protections and enhancing trade opportunities for fresh produce
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NewsIndian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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NewsRecord-breaking Hort Connections buoys Australian fresh produce industry
The 2024 event saw 20 per cent increase in both delegate and grower attendance on previous year
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsSuperplum lychee season begins
Sulphitation-free lychees available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai
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NewsEvaldar wins Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Mango grower recognised for excellent communication and accurate forecasting at Piñata Farms’ annual Honey Gold Congress
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NewsMelons Australia research project highlights health credentials
Project with Foodiq identifies health benefits associated with melon category’s broad spectrum of colours
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NewsKalfresh supports healthy eating campaign to promote consumption
Queensland carrot grower targets families with lunchbox-friendly snack range of pre-cut and shredded carrots
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NewsZespri launches global healthy eating campaign in Japan
Initiative is focused on improving health outcomes by encouraging people to swap out one unhealthy food for a serving of fresh produce every day
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NewsFruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
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NewsCSIRO develops imaging technology to identify fruit fly in cherries
Lead researcher Maryam Yazdani says new AI-powered technology could lead to further access to export countries
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NewsHort Innovation and Thinkerbell lock in marketing partnership
Hort Innovation partners with Thinkerbell on multi-platform marketing campaign for Australia’s fruit, nut and vegetable sectors
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AdvertorialJoy Wing Mau Group enhances cooperation with New Zealand fruit industry giants on Premier Li Qiang visit
On 13 June, China’s Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (first row, fifth from the left), trade minister Todd McClay (first row, sixth from the left), and Jason Zhang, chairman and ...
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AdvertorialLytoFresh Protocol from Lytone Enterprise creates new potential in the avocado business
Avocados have become a world-renowned superfood due to the rising public health awareness in recent years and fruit’s abundant nutritional benefits have helped its per capita consumption reach new heights worldwide. According to FAO predictions, by 2030, avocados are expected to become the second-largest tropical fruit ...
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NewsOzblu hosts Global Grower Conference
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
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NewsChina claims avocado import crown
Asia’s avocado trade trends upwards, with China overtaking Japan as the region’s largest importer for the first time in 2023
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NewsPakistan exports first shipment of cherries to China
First consignment of six tonnes dispatched at the start of June with over 100 orchards now registered for export
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NewsAustralian apple and pear industry celebrates excellence
Growers and industry professionals from across the country receive industry honours from Apal
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NewsAsiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
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NewsHort Innovation sets A$500m goal for Frontiers
Hort Innovation launches new investment programme focused on R&D