All articles by John Hey
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NewsIndian fresh produce trade braces for oversupply
While India’s export shipments have been held up by the Middle East conflict, the import trade also faces growing disruption
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PromotionSpeakers announced for Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution at India’s premier business event in Mumbai
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NewsIndian exports hit by Middle East conflict
Leading shippers report severe disruption to fresh produce exports as air and seafreight services suspended
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NewsBloom Fresh grape varieties reach commercial scale in India
Field day in Nashik highlights progress of breeder’s varieties, and the potential to further develop Indian table grape exports
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PromotionGlobal Victoria leads trade mission to Fresh Produce India
Australian state government agency invites horticulture producers to join inaugural trade mission to India’s premier fresh produce event
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NewsUS tree fruit group hails Indonesia trade deal
Northwest Horticultural Council says elimination of tariffs and import licensing on US tree fruits will help double exports to Indonesia
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NewsFreshmax Group appoints Reg Weine as CEO
High-profile agrifood executive to lead Australasian group as it pursues growth strategy under new owners
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NewsLate start and limited supply for Indian grapes
Shipments to Europe get under way around a month later than usual, with lower yields driving up prices, according to leading exporter
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NewsNeil Barker awarded Order of Australia
Founder of BGP International recognised in Australia Day honours for his service to the nation’s fresh produce export industry
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NewsEU and India clinch landmark free trade agreement
While other sectors will see bigger wins, the fresh produce business is set to benefit through lower duties, smoother trade and stronger IP protection
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News‘Two-tier market’ for cherries in Vietnam
Influx of Chilean fruit by sea puts pressure on market, but prices of airfreighted fruit from Australia and New Zealand hold up
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NewsKorea reopens tariff exemptions for imported fruits
Imports of bananas, pineapples and mangoes to be tariff-free from 12 February to 30 June
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NewsNZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
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NewsTexas grapefruit counts on taste in Korea
Texas trade mission to Korea enthused by buyer feedback on samplings of the state’s grapefruit as it seeks to build on opening of market in 2024
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FeaturesEmart and Soo Il develop ready-to-eat avocados in Korea
Retailer and importer build programme for pre-ripened avocados, with sales during Peruvian season more than doubling year on year
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NewsWAO gains traction with social media campaign
World Avocado Organisation says its move to create an in-house social media marketing team covering key European markets is paying off
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NewsAustralian almond industry eyes Asia expansion
China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia are priority markets in industry’s new strategic push to drive export growth
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ArticleTrump drops tariffs on range of fruits
Bananas, avocados, tomatoes and oranges among multiple fruits to gain relief as US president rolls back reciprocal tariffs on more than 100 agricultural products
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NewsQualicrop assesses rain damage to Indian grapes
Heavy and untimely rains cause estimated losses of 30-70 per cent across key varieties in main production area of Nashik, according to agricultural consulting firm
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NewsDole and Truval expand Smurfs campaign in China
Promotions for co-branded Belgian Conference pear to include in-store tastings across cities nationwide

