John Hey
John Hey is managing director of Fruitnet Asia and editor of Asiafruit Magazine.
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 Fruitnet 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 the programme for the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre – the content hub at Asia Fruit Logistica – as well as other events organised by Fruitnet, such as Fresh Produce India and Fresh Produce Vietnam. 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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