All articles by John Hey – Page 11
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ArticleDirect sourcing: China’s fresh focus
Fresh Produce Forum China discussed some of the direct sourcing models being developed to meet the demands of this multi-channel market
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ArticleE-commerce changing China’s supply chain
Delegates to Fresh Produce Forum China heard from e-commerce leaders on their investments to meet ever-changing consumer demands
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ArticleIndia stops Chinese apple and pear imports
Imports to be suspended from 1 June, with Indian quarantine authorities citing ongoing interceptions of mealy bugs on shipments
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ArticleMr Avocado ripening centre opens in China
New facility, jointly operated by Mission Produce, Lantao and Pagoda, to roll out ripe avocados to Chinese consumers under Mr Avocado brand
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ArticleChinese buyer delegation visits Spain
A group of buyers from Shanghai and surrounding cities toured orchard and packing operations in Spain at the beginning of this month
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ArticleStrong first half for Costa
Australia’s leading fresh produce group saw pre-tax profits rise 26.6 per cent, boosted by a “solid performance” across its four core categories
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ArticleJoy Wing Mau buys into IP company
Chinese fruit distributor acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management, which specialises in importing and commercialising new varieties in China
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ArticleFull steam ahead for Chilean cherries
The first vessel on a new fast shipping service for Chilean cherries to China is on the water, with the second departing Valparaiso on Tuesday night
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ArticleYidu gets retail-ready with Zhengzhou op
Importer's new facility in central China processing customised packs of cherries for e-commerce and supermarket channels
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ArticleSpanish pears debut in India
Mumbai-based importer Yupaa welcomes first-ever shipment of Spanish pears, working with Nufri to bring in the Alejandrina variety
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ArticleDemonetisation drive hits fruit trade
India’s fruit import trade suffering a dramatic slowdown amid cash crisis, but impact is expected to be short-lived
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ArticlePeruvian blueberries take off for China
Inaugural air shipment of Peruvian blueberries to China set to touch down in Shanghai after two presidents sign protocol in Lima
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ArticleAustralian grapes weather storm
Australian Table Grape Growers Association estimates 10-15 per cent of production lost in recent ‘mini tornado’
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ArticleEarly optimism for Indian grapes
Shipments to Europe look set to grow in 2017 amid reports of a significant increase in the number of farmers registered for export
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ArticleINI launches Kimaye for kids
Indian grower-marketer INI Farms brings out new branded fruit range targeted at kids on Children’s Day with Tesco Star Bazaar
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ArticleJumbo Chilean cherries star on Singles Day
Alibaba’s Mr Fresh, Asoex and Frutacloud join forces to promote ‘super sized’ Chilean cherries for the world’s biggest shopping day
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ArticleO’Rourke considers Trump factor
Agricultural economist says it’s too early to tell what impact Trump’s election might have on the US produce trade, but warns it could have major implications across the globe
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ArticleWashington apple forecast edges up
Washington State Tree Fruit Association increases apple crop forecast by 3.4 per cent to 137.4m cartons
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ArticleNew RSA-China grape protocol opens doors
Asian market managers with leading South African export companies have hailed the country’s new table grape protocol with China
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ArticleThai importer ramps up apple promotions
Major retailers Tesco, Big C and Makro have been getting behind Thai importer Vachamon’s high-profile promotions for Jazz and Envy apples