All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 93
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ArticleAsian retail markets to ride out crisis
A new report has predicted retailers from developing countries will weather the economic crisis well
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ArticleCanary Islands drive product origin
With a number of Spanish consumers still buying Central American bananas, the Canary Islands pulled out all the stops to raise awareness about the fruit’s country of origin, according to Laura Agullo of agr! agro
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ArticlePhilippines overturns aerial spray ban
The Philippines’ long-running controversy over aerial spraying has turned in favour of banana farmers
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ArticleAustralian avocado ascent
Australia’s avocado harvest is set to hit a record this year with increased plantings
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ArticlePhilippine farm exports rise
The Philippines’ 2008 farm export numbers have risen significantly, with bananas the big earner
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ArticleShipping down until 2011, says Maersk
Shipping line Maersk has said a shipping recovery before 2011 is unlikely, and ruled out acquisitions
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ArticleFrost cuts Indian potato crop
Frost has severely hit potato farmers in northern India, risking tenuous finances in the region
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ArticleCOSCO cuts shipping capacity
COSCO plans to reduce container shipping capacity to Europe and the US and explore potential new markets in Asia in a bid to control costs
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Himachal Pradesh turns to kiwifruit
Growers in India are looking to kiwifruit as an alternative source of revenue, as climate change disrupts traditional apple production in Himachal Pradesh
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Japan unveils farmer robot suit
Researchers in Japan have developed a mechanized suit to help elderly farmers pick their produce
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ArticleFieldFresh champions Indian baby corn
The Bharti-Del Monte joint venture has become India’s largest baby corn exporter
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ArticlePomegranates usurp Afghan poppies
Pomegranates are replacing opium poppies in Afghanistan as part of a US initiative
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ArticleFloods block WA apple exports to Taiwan
Washington State apple shippers have missed their Taiwan Chinese New Year export window due to local road closures caused by flooding
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ArticleAustralian government ‘bungles’ fruit-picker scheme
Government mismanagement has left Australia’s fruit growers without promised Pacific Islander pickers mid-way through the season, says the country’s main opposition party
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Evergreen Marine to expand fleet
Taiwan’s largest container shipping operator plans to order 100 ships in 2012
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ArticleVietnam set for “phenomenal” retail growth
Vietnam has paved the way for tremendous growth in its retail sector now that foreign companies are allowed to set up wholly-owned businesses
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Malaysian project boosts fruit production
Malaysia hopes an agricultural project on its east coast will reduce the country’s reliance on fruit imports and boost its produce exports
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ArticleCA growers reel from poor returns
California’s stonefruit industry endured another season of poor returns in 2008 – its third in a row
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ArticleAeon slows Chinese expansion
Japanese retailer Aeon has throttled back its expansion plans in China
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ArticleNew president for NYK
Japan’s NYK Line has announced Yasumi Kudo will become its new president