All articles by John Hey – Page 17
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ArticleT&G announces Apollo Apples purchase
Leading New Zealand-based group confirms deal to acquire Apollo Apples for a starting payment exceeding NZ$43m
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ArticleFull steam ahead for Zespri in China
With its first charter vessel to China in many years to set sail next week, the kiwifruit marketer is rebuilding its trade into the country it tips to become its top market by 2020
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ArticleThai retailer to address Fresh Produce India
Supavadee Nimmanakait, GM of produce imports for Tops/Central Food Retail, will speak on Indian sourcing opportunity at next month's Pune event
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ArticleBookings 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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ArticleChina 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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ArticleDelhi 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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ArticleFruitday 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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ArticleIndonesia 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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ArticleHigh-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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ArticleAustralian 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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ArticleTaiwan 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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ArticleWeak 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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ArticleJapan 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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ArticleTimely 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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ArticleSweeter 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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ArticleGalloping 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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ArticleCapespan 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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ArticleAustralian growers sweat it out
Heat wave impact too early to call for table grapes, but industry sources expect some damage
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ArticleShifting 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