All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 72
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ArticlePhilippines trial banana virus resistance
New trials involving gamma irradiation could see the Philippines produce a Lakatan banana resistant to ‘banana bunchy top virus’
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ArticleTesco opens Qingdao shopping mall
UK retailer Tesco has unveiled the first of a planned 23 shopping malls in China, in a bid to gain ground on Carrefour and Wal-mart
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ArticleUSDA assists Afghan farmers
US agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Afghanistan, as the USDA aims to boost the country’s agriculture sector after years of war
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit looks to Russia
Australian stonefruit growers are exploring marketing opportunities in Russia in a bid to increase exports, but some are urging caution
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ArticleGrand Alliance opens Vietnam service
The Grand Alliance consortium has introduced a direct shipping service between Vietnam and the US east coast from the port of Cai Mep
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ArticleRecord strawberry crop for California
Aided by warm, dry conditions and some new high-yielding varieties, California growers produced a record strawberry crop in 2009
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ArticleTaiwan’s exports to China soar
Taiwanese fresh produce exports to China have soared since the resumption of direct cargo flights between the two nations
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ArticleLarge navels boost California citrus
Despite fears to the contrary, larger-sized oranges in California have boosted the state's citrus crop and it may eclipse predicted volume
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ArticlePhilippines welcome China’s recovery
The chair of the Mindanao Business Council believes that China’s economic recovery means good things for his island
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Pakistan to promote citrus in the Gulf
Pakistan’s embassy in the UAE is organising a series of promotional events to promote the kinnow mandarin variety in the Middle East
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ArticleBig chill threatens Florida citrus crop
A severe cold snap across large parts of the country has left Florida citrus growers fearing for the welfare of their crops
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Carrefour expands in Asia
French retail giant Carrefour plans to open six to eight supermarkets in Singapore, and has introduced a Chinese bus service
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ArticleIndian shipping rates to rise
Major carriers announce an increase in rates for shipments from India to the US and Europe, and a ‘piracy-risk’ charge for the Gulf of Aden
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ArticleDole introduces new banana diet
Following the success of the Japanese version, food giant Dole is releasing its own version of the ‘morning banana diet’ in the US
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Punjab kinnow production up
The Indian state of Punjab has forecast this year will see record kinnow production thanks to increased acreage and favourable weather
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ArticleASEAN trade deal under fire
Australia’s free trade agreement with ASEAN is in effect, but Nationals leader Warren Truss sees the deal as a one-way street
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ArticleAustralia researches climate change
Horticulture body Growcom is planning two new research projects focusing on the effects of climate change on Australia's fruit sector
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ArticleVietnam exports up
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports are up, but floods, drought and concerns over food safety are barriers to reaching their full potential
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ArticleIndia targets the Middle East
India aims to increase its exports to the Middle East by planning a series of horticultural fairs throughout the region
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ArticleOutlook good for Australian grapes
Despite yields being down on last season’s record crop, quality is good and the export outlook positive for Australian table grapes