All articles by John Hey – Page 21
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ArticleBanana investment a boon for peace
The head of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao says Del Monte’s move to expand banana operations in the area will boost peace efforts
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Chevalier closes in on Moraitis stake
Hong Kong-based conglomerate on verge of buying a significant stake in leading Australian fresh producer wholesaler
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ArticleRosy outlook for Chinese Fuji
Quality and volumes are looking up for the Fuji apple crop in Shandong, but whether prices will drop remains to be seen
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ArticleFreshmax in kiwiberry agreement
New Zealand’s fledgling kiwiberry industry has received a boost with the introduction of four new varieties
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ArticleNew food safety role for Sanjay Dave
Codex chairman Sanjay Dave departs Indian export agency APEDA for new advisory role with Food Safety and Standards Authority
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ArticleMixed results for Chinese imports
Chinese importers are reflecting on a good season for Chilean grapes and apples, and hoping for a better year for South African citrus
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica to hit new heights
Gérald Lamusse of Global Produce Events explains why this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica promises to be the biggest and best yet
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ArticleSunrising denies Turners & Growers debt
Enza’s former Hong Kong-based trading partner Sunrising disputes T&G CEO’s statements regarding debt situation
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ArticleNew food safety concerns for Walmart China
The retail giant is facing fresh accusations of breaching food safety standards on products sold in certain stores
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ArticleT&G chief pledges to pay RSA growers
Turners & Growers CEO says its subsidiary Enza is working to pay what it owes to South African suppliers as it untangles a web of debt surrounding its Hong Kong-based trading partner
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ArticleChinese officials probe apple bag allegations
Officials in China’s Shandong Province investigate allegations that farmers wrapped young apples in pesticide-coated paper
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ArticleSmaller sizes could limit grapefruit deal
The switch from US to South African grapefruit supplies has been a smooth one in Japan, but a shortage of the right sizes could curtail the RSA deal
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ArticleSingapore suffers sluggish sales
Consumer concerns over the state of the global economy appear to be affecting fresh produce sales in Singapore
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ArticleIndia opens up to Peruvian avocados and asparagus
After 19 months of negotiations, India has given the green light to imports of avocados and asparagus from Peru
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ArticleNZ apple partners eye Japan expansion
Delica and Enza look to ramp up their apple exports into Japan following success of trial shipments last year
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ArticleSunMoon Food to clear debts
After lengthy negotiations with its bondholders, the Singapore-listed company has clinched two major agreements to resolve its debt issues
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ArticleDuty hike hits Bangladeshi fruit imports
Last week’s move by the Bangladeshi government to slap an additional 20 per cent regulatory duty on imported fruits has hit sales
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ArticleTop turnout for Fresh Produce India
A bumper crowd of 240 delegates from 19 different countries took part in India’s only international fresh produce conference this week
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ArticleIndian grape exports to EU pick up
Grape exports from Maharashtra to EU are up by 30 per cent on this stage last year, but local officials don’t expect a rebound to 2009 levels
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ArticleCost-cutting pays off for Dole
The multinational has reported a significant boost in 2011 fourth-quarter earnings as its cost reduction efforts kick in