Asia and Oceania news archive – Page 8
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NewsMichael Simonetta to retire from Perfection Fresh
Rod Quin appointed as successor and will assume the chief executive role on 1 July 2025
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NewsSeeka begins kiwifruit harvest with RubyRed
Strong crop on the cards for red kiwifruit variety grown in New Zealand
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NewsNew mapping technology supports Australian biosecurity responses
Initiative allows first responders and authorities to utilise grower location data to quickly plan protection zones in the event of a pest or disease incursion
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NewsCosta supports local community organisations in Guyra and Armidale
Grants awarded to a range of community groups and projects around Costa production location
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NewsNew Zealand hosts Indian kiwifruit development delegation
Delegation from Nagaland visits Zespri operations as part of efforts to develop Indian kiwifruit production
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NewsBerries top Australian horticulture ahead of BerryQuest International
Berries had the highest production value of any Australian fruit in 2023/24
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NewsVietnam’s durian exports to China plummet 80 per cent this month
Decline follows China’s updated inspection measures after discovering Auramine O residues in Thai shipments late last year
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NewsBiosecurity NZ investigates after second Auckland fruit fly found
KVH alerts New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry to second trap find in Auckland suburbs since start of year
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NewsAgrovision harvests first commercial blueberry crop in Yunnan
Company says first batches of Meiyili-branded fruit sold out within 24 hours
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NewsAustralian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
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NewsShaffe appoints new leaders
Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters appoints Nathan Hancock as president with Jorge de Souza vice president
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NewsFirst ever sea shipment of Indian pomegranates arrives in Australia
Successful commercial trial comes as India’s pomegranate exports see 20 per cent surge
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NewsCIOPORA to spotlight China’s horticulture market at AGM and Congress
Flagship event to be held on 5-9 April 2025 in Kunming, China
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NewsHort Innovation R&D programme a multi-billion-dollar boost for Australian growers, vegetable consumption and health
By increasing vegetable consumption the programmeme will deliver a wide range of benefits to industry and community
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CommentComment: Cargo claim trends to watch out for in 2025
Insurance cover is a tricky business for fruit exporters, but there are ways to reduce your risk, says Lina Jasutiene of Recoupex
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NewsChilean cherry vessel arrives in China with compromised cargo
SNA warns that China could reject the entire cargo aboard Maersk’s Saltoro containership
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NewsSuper Citrus Riverina orchards Rosemont and Talinga Park up for sale
Properties include 600ha of citrus plantings featuring a mix of citrus varieties
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NewsPrevar backs New Zealand’s proposed Gene Technology Bill
Leading apple and pear development organisation says New Zealand’s NZ$1bn export industry could be at risk if the Bill does not proceed
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NewsNeolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
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NewsAustralian macadamias gain improved market access to India
Removal of methyl bromide treatment requirement a significant step forward for the Australian industry