All articles by John Hey – Page 15
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ArticleHIA chief explains reform process
CEO of Horticulture Innovation Australia John Lloyd responds to criticism over lack of industry consultation on functioning of new grower-owned body, and explains roadmap for development
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ArticleChina stops citrus imports from Tulare County
California Citrus Mutual urges industry to adhere to protocols after China halts imports from key growing district due to findings of brown rot
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ArticleWestern Growers appeals to Obama on port dispute
Head of California and Arizona growers group urges President Obama to step in as West Coast ports dispute approaches crisis levels
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ArticleLimoneira and Cadiz in lemon expansion
US citrus group spends around US$1.2m on extra 200 acres (80ha) of lemon plantations through deal with Cadiz
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ArticleLimoneira on acquisition trail
US citrus group’s CEO Harold Edwards says it is “actively seeking” to buy more plantations in 2015
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ArticleBanaBay broadens product range
Fast-growing banana marketer expands beyond tropical fruits with addition of New Zealand apples and Mexican limes to its offer
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ArticleNew European offerings for India
What’s new that Europe has to offer India’s fruit and vegetable business? Expert speakers will reveal some exciting opportunities at Fresh Produce India 2015
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ArticleSuppliers react to Chinese importer arrests
Reports that managers of major importer Dalian Yidu have been arrested by China Customs spark supplier concerns
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ArticleCalifornia plums clinch Australia access
Australia’s counterseasonal stonefruit category to receive a boost this year with the addition of plums to the existing peach and nectarine offer
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ArticleDutch pears to make Chinese debut
With Dutch pears due to arrive in China over the coming days, key suppliers and receivers are excited about the prospects for the first shipments
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ArticleClaire Fitchett joins Montague Fresh
Fitchett leaves Apple & Pear Australia to take up role as international trade development manager for Montague Fresh
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ArticleBeyond Blue initiative aims to lift farmers
Australian wholesaler-exporter Tenfarms kicks off Beyond Blue donation scheme with mango grower Brazzale
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ArticleChinese avocado mission bearing fruit
Mission Produce and Lantao say joint campaign to boost avocado consumption in China has seen a 15 per cent increase in sales since September
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ArticleAustralia's new horticulture body is official
Agriculture Minister declares Horticulture Innovation Australia as industry services body, with December board meeting to start work on strategy
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ArticlePerfection pilots new fresh-cut range
Perfection Fresh is taking a fresh run at Australia’s snacking market, trialling its new iLove range in selected Woolworths stores
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ArticlePremier Fruits buys two SA companies
Fast-growing Australian fresh produce business announces acquisitions of key grower-packer and wholesaler in South Australia
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ArticleFresh Produce India returns to Mumbai
India's only international fresh fruit and vegetable conference event is back in the commercial capital on 23-25 April 2015
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ArticleLocal gains traction for stonefruit growers
Bombowlee group’s campaign with Woolworths to supply ‘local fruit for local families’ in Sydney's outskirts returns after strong consumer response
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ArticleBeaton named GM of T&G’s NZ pipfruit business
T&G's executive GM of pipfruit Darren Drury discusses appointment of former Apollo Apples MD Bruce Beaton to head up its New Zealand business
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ArticleCalifornia grape sales on course in China
Exports to China on track to hit “similar” levels to the record 2013/14 season, says California Table Grape Commission