All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 55
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ArticleNZ fruit growers reject levy rise
Fruit growers in New Zealand have rejected a proposed levy increase that would have helped fund umbrella body Horticulture NZ
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AnalysisWhat next for fruit and veg?
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London looks at how the global financial crisis could influence future trends in the fresh produce sector
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ArticleDates a hot ticket for Ramadan
With the Ramadan religious festival fast approaching, Malaysian retailers are stocking up on imported dates to feed fasting worshippers
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ArticleJack Pandol Sr dies aged 87
US fresh produce innovator Jack Pandol Senior has passed away at his home in California aged 87
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Open India would lead to price drop
An Indian research firm has said allowing foreign investment in the country’s retail sector would lead to lower prices for fresh produce
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ArticleDole releases improved quarterly results
US food giant Dole has released its results for the June quarter, with operating profit climbing by 57 per cent on 2009 levels
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ArticleAustralia considers Malaysian pineapples
Australian authorities are undertaking an import risk analysis of Malaysian pineapples as growers express concern
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ArticleMalaysia looks to boost exotic exports
Malaysia’s Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority is looking to increase exports of the country’s tropical fruits this year
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ArticleMetro boss sees signs of recovery
Metro Group’s chief executive Dr Eckhard Cordes believes things are on the up after a tough year for his firm
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ArticleWashington expects big apple crop
Growers in the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for a big apple crop this year, with estimates around the 108m carton mark
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ArticleIndia’s northeast looks to organics
A new study in India has indentified the states in the country’s northeast as being ideal for organic horticulture production
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ArticleChiquita announces second quarter profit
Despite a 3.8 per cent drop in sales for the second quarter, US food company Chiquita recorded a US$95m profit
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ArticleCMA CGM records sales jump
French container shipper CMA CGM has reported a big increase in sales this year, and has taken possession of a new ship in Korea
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ArticleIndian grape exporters count cost
The chlormequat dispute with the EU over chemical residue levels has cost the Indian grape industry dearly
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ArticleChiquita CEO goes undercover
Chiquita Brands International CEO Fernando Aguirre will feature on an upcoming episode of US reality television show ‘Undercover Boss’
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ArticleNZ tests spark food safety concerns
Annual tests carried out on New Zealand’s fresh produce show an alarmingly high proportion of samples contained pesticide traces
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ArticleNOL purchases new ships
Neptune Orient Lines is seizing on a recovery in global shipping volumes by ordering 10-12 new ships
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ArticleCapespan acquires Metspan ownership
South Africa’s leading fruit exporter, Capespan, is positioning itself for a further expansion in its activities in Asia
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ArticleAustralian citrus campaign underway
Large navel sizes and a shortage of late varieties mean exporters will struggle to keep all customers happy this campaign
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ArticleAvocado company invests in training
An Australian avocado export company is making big strides in Asia, and is offering free training programmes in the region