All articles by John Hey – Page 17
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Bookings surge for Asia Fruit Logistica
Exhibitor registrations for Asia’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade show up by almost 30 per cent on same stage last year
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China access draws closer for Mexican berries
Chinese official indicates a protocol for blackberries and raspberries could be completed by the end of this year, with blueberries on track to clinch access in 2015
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Delhi High Court cracks down on pesticides
Court-appointed committee probing residues on produce at capital's markets wants tougher testing regime and consumer awareness campaign
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Fruitday on Australia sourcing mission
Following successful sales of citrus and cherries, China’s leading online fruit retailer plans to introduce grapes and possibly even apples this year
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Indonesia promotion for Australian pears
For the first time in many years, the Australian pear industry is actively promoting its fruit in the South East Asian country in 2014
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High-level speakers for Fresh Produce India
Camposol’s chief commercial officer José Antonio Gómez and Saikat Sarkar of Spencer’s Retail among the speaker line-up for Pune event
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Australian grapes clinch Japan access
While Japan has given the green light to Australian grape imports, industry officials are awaiting the details of the protocol
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Taiwan targets pineapple export gains
Growing popularity of the fruit in China and Japan spurs export target of 5,000 tonnes for 2014
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Weak yen hits Japan’s imports
Fresh fruit imports slump to their second-lowest level in 14 years in 2013, but better news for pineapples and avocados
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Japan widens access for Argentine citrus
Japan grants access to sweet oranges and mandarins from Argentina, but key importer fears tough cold treatment protocol may limit sales
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Timely boost for Mexican berries
A new direct flight from Guadalajara to Hong Kong from Cathay Pacific has lifted shippers as they gear up for the opening of the China market
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New head for Holman Fresh
Long-serving head of Australian marketer David Holman leaves company, with Mark Leng appointed general manager
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Sweeter fruit key to Japan consumption
Japan’s fruit consumption hit a 12-year-low in 2013, but products with higher sugar levels continue to buck the downward trend
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Galloping sales for Chinese New Year
The Year of the Horse is proving to be an auspicious one for Chilean cherries, with Chinese sales reportedly “flying”
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Capespan director maps India opportunity
Geoff Green, Capespan’s director of group procurement and new business development, to speak at Fresh Produce India on 24-26 April
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Australian growers sweat it out
Heat wave impact too early to call for table grapes, but industry sources expect some damage
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Shifting spending patterns for CNY
China’s crackdown on public spending on gifting impacts pre-Chinese New Year fruit sales, but private purchases online power ahead
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CTG launches organic mandarins
Malaysian importer Chop Tong Guan enhances its Tian Tian brand of Chinese mandarins with addition of organically-grown fruit
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Pressure building for CNY cherry sales
Port congestion in Shanghai is creating a supply bottleneck for Chilean cherries in the run up to Chinese New Year
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New platform brings growth online
China’s e-commerce boom is creating an exciting new channel for fresh produce marketers, but profitability is a challenge for service providers