Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 64
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NewsMaersk launches Europe-China airfreight service
Increased customer demand is driving force behind new service between Denmark and China
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NewsFruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
Data-led research into availability of fresh produce and its effect on human health suggests access to fruit and veg is vital for consumers
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NewsHort Innovation invests in new citrus varieties
Grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation to assess the performance of new varieties under Australian conditions
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NewsPacific Berries introduces EarlyBell raspberry
The new variety is expected to extend the harvesting window in the Pacific Northwest
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NewsChina prepares for first domestic durian harvest
Durian trees planted on the island of Hainan ready for harvest with first fruit expected to hit the market in June
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NewsMartin Cowie appointed CEO of BGP International
Experienced executive relocates from New Zealand to take over as CEO of Australian companies BGP International and Fresh Solutions Group
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NewsTransitioning to low carbon future a high priority at T&G
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible globally, as T&G and its grower partners in New Zealand harvest and export new season apples following February’s cyclone
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NewsNew taskforce to protect seasonal worker welfare
Following the alleged exploitation of Indonesian seasonal workers last season, a group has been established to make recruitment and employment practices more responsible in future
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NewsStronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
Forecast for the 2023 Australian apple and pear season predicts reduced volumes and stronger prices
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NewsLeading Harvest launches sustainability certification in Australia
Sustainability assurance programme called Farmland Management Standard officially launches following successful pilot
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NewsTomra readies for World Avocado Congress
New packing line solution on show as Tomra Food welcomes the world avocado industry to New Zealand in April
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NewsAsiafruit March out now
New Zealand special explores how premium supplier is well placed to weather recent storms while Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes tracks industry refocus on quality and taste
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NewsAvocado balancing act
Fred Searle talks to Paul Devlin and Ayanda Kanana of South African avocado grower and global marketer Halls to hear how they think the industry should respond to the likelihood of an oversupplied global market in 2023
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News“Unprecedented disruption” for New Zealand growers
Food Price Index data shows higher fruit and vegetable prices, reflecting the many challenges producers are facing
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NewsAustralian avocados clinch India access
Avocados Australia CEO hails opening of the Indian market as a “game changer” for the industry
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NewsCairns Airport trade hub opens
Far North Queensland cold storage facility to help increase Australian produce exports
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NewsPLS Plantations unveils Japanese joint venture
Ag-tech company Myfarm invests M$210m in joint venture with PLS Plantations to cultivate durian in Malaysia
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NewsIndonesia looks to boost exports
Government to assist horticultural businesses in effort to boost exports
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NewsSweet Palermo introduced to India
Rijk Zwaan and IG International collaboration delivers sweet pointed peppers to Indian market
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NewsDi Muto expands Financial Services into North America
Agri-fintech company secures financing deal with Mexican-based grower-exporter Grupo Paisano