John Hey
John Hey is editor of Asiafruit and Asia editorial director for Fruitnet Media International. Since joining Asiafruit in 1999, John has travelled extensively to markets throughout Asia, as well as visiting fruit and vegetable suppliers in a number of exporting countries to the region, becoming in the process a respected authority on developments in the Asian and international fresh produce business.
In 2003, John established an office for Asiafruit in Melbourne, Australia. He subsequently oversaw the launch of Produce Plus, a new title for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Australia and New Zealand.
John also manages conference programmes for the annual Asiafruit Congress – held alongside Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong – and other events organised by Asiafruit, such as Fresh Produce India and its China conference event, Asiafruit Market Insight. He has spoken at a number of industry conferences about the Asian and Australasian fresh fruit and vegetable business.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +61 3 9040 1602
- Fax:
- +61 3 9376 6052
- Email:
- john@fruitnet.com
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Indian importer trials Eplì apples
Suri Agro Fresh becomes one of first Indian companies to import ‘eco-friendly’ apple brand from Italy
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Global trade excited to meet again at Asia Fruit Logistica
Exhibitors from 41 different countries already signed up for Asia’s premier trade show, which takes place on 2-4 November in Bangkok
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IG and Freshpro form grape venture
Leading Indian fruit importer joins forces with established grape supplier to grow leading-edge varieties for domestic and export markets
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NZ Avocado Collective launches
Three of New Zealand’s leading avocado growers join forces to streamline efficiencies and deliver more consistent offering
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NZ launches Made with Care in Vietnam
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise joins forces with leading fruit exporters to stage retail fairs for Made with Care campaign across Vietnam
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IG Deccan joins Green Motion
Indian avocado company partners with Eurosemillas to join international platform focused on varietal development
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IG clinches propagation deal with BCIL
Indian importer signs agreement with Biotech Consortium India for the propagation of 2.5m rootstocks across a range of fruits
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Global Produce opens Vietnam office
In-market presence will help the South Africa-based global exporter better service Vietnam’s growing supermarket trade
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IG Berries eyes major expansion
Indian berry venture looking to acquire land to plant a further 450ha of blueberries by 2024
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International Fresh Produce Association unveils board
PMA and United Fresh reveal name and leadership of new association
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Cherry Express goes ahead
Maersk-Hamburg Süd to offer two express sailings for Chilean cherry shipments to China ahead of the Lunar New Year
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Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Joy Wing Mau, Suri Agro Fresh, NTUC FairPrice and Costa JV win the 2021 Asia Fruit Awards
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Asia Fruit Logistica set for strong return in 2022
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show announces new leadership as it starts countdown to 2022 edition in Hong Kong
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Asiafruit Congress reconnects Asia to the world
More than 60 expert speakers to join Asia's premier event on 28-29 September as it broadcasts live from Melbourne and London
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Korea displays avocado potential
While China is seen as the next frontier for avocados in Asia, Korea could “develop faster” as a market, hear attendees at Global Avocado Congress
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Peru drives surge in Korean avocado imports
Korea’s avocado market has slumped following record volumes from Peru, says a leading importer, as inexperienced buyers enter the deal
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Asiafruit Congress speakers announced
Asia’s premier conference is free to attend this year, with industry leaders ready to outline the exciting market opportunities across the region
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Costa completes 2PH acquisition
Leading Australian grower-marketer finalises purchase of 2PH Farms, expanding group’s citrus acreage and boosting its presence in Asian markets
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Asiafruit Congress themes announced
Asia’s premier conference event to showcase huge opportunities and exciting innovation across the region
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Costa raises funds for 2PH acquisition
Institutional entitlement offer raises A$114m, as group pursues retail entitlement offer to secure the rest of the A$190m required to help buy 2PH Farms