All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 73
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ArticleAUSVEG and Bayer team up
AUSVEG has formed a partnership with Bayer CropScience to explore marketing opportunities and combat disease and threats
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ArticleNZ cherry yields down slightly
Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good
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MOL raises Asia-US rates
Japanese carrier MOL has joined the growing trend among liners to increase rates on its trans-Pacific routes
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ArticlePakistan exporters seek compensation
Pakistani fruit exporters are demanding compensation after the government halted shipments crossing the border
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ArticleDole to use iGPS pallets
Florida-based firm iGPS has announced Dole Fresh Fruits will begin shipping some of its products on the company’s all-plastic pallets
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ArticleCalifornian cherry pioneer dies
The Californian cherry industry is mourning the passing of Al Gotelli, who died 25 November at his Stockton home aged 80
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ArticlePhilippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas
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ArticleCalifornia combats drought
The Californian government is combating drought by announcing its lowest-ever initial water allocation of just five per cent
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ArticleHeat hits Riverland citrus
A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good
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ArticleAsian Citrus shares plunge
Chinese orange plantation owner Asian Citrus Holdings has seen its share prices plunge after it was suspended on its Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut
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ArticleParamount helps develop workforce
US company Paramount Citrus has partnered with California State University in a bid to train the citrus workers of the future
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ArticleChina garlic prices soar
Lower production levels and fears about the H1N1 ‘swine flu’ virus have led to skyrocketing garlic prices in China
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ArticleAustralian citrus growers target China
Australia’s peak citrus industry body has called for a united approach across all sectors in a bid to improve Chinese market access
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ArticleIndian ginger imports rise
Imports of ginger have risen in India due to a shortfall in production and prices look set to remain high
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ArticleNZ engineer creates kiwifruit picker
New Zealand engineer Dr Rory Flemmer has won a national award for creating a robotic kiwifruit picking machine
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ArticleMarketer excited about Cameo season
A leading US Cameo apple marketer is enthused about the fruit's sales prospects ahead of the coming season
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ArticleBad weather hits Chile’s cherries
A spell of inclement spring weather has taken its toll on Chile’s cherry crops, with yields expected to be well down on last season
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ArticleGlasshouses gain favour in India
Farmers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are turning to glasshouses to improve growing conditions and increase yields
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ArticleOrganics boom despite recession
New studies show that consumers are still willing to pay for organic fruit and vegetables in spite of the global recession
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ArticleAustralia considers US apples
Biosecurity Australia is carrying out an import risk analysis on US apples, while Australian growers warn of potential disease