All articles by John Hey – Page 28
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ArticleAsiafruit Congress: session five report
Rising market demand will continue to drive export growth for the Philippines but the country must address issues in ownership and marketing
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ArticleCitrus Australia hails new minister
Australia’s national body for citrus growers has welcomed the arrival of Joe Ludwig as federal agriculture minister
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ArticleNew CEO for Costa Group
Harry Debney has taken over as CEO of Australia’s Costa Group after Simon Costa’s surprise move to step down last week
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ArticleThe complete package to grow in Asia
The bumper July/August issue of Asiafruit Magazine reflects the scope of the region's fresh produce industry, which will be on show at the upcoming ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in Hong Kong
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ArticleLapanday president moves on
Federico Vasquez is leaving his role at the helm of the Philippines’ leading independent banana company to join Chiquita in Ecuador
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ArticleFairPrice unveils Indonesian vegetable brand
Singaporean retail giant NTUC FairPrice has launched a new range of highland-grown leafy vegetables from Indonesia
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ArticleStellar year for California navels
California’s navel orange industry is reflecting on one of its best-ever seasons, with initial indications pointing to another bumper crop for 2010/11
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ArticleAPL launches satellite tracking service
The global shipping line has unveiled a pioneering tracking service to provide real-time monitoring of reefer containers in transit
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ArticleCarrefour's Dia extends reach in China
The Dia convenience chain has joined forces with Anhui-based Everyone International to open stores in the Chinese province
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ArticleUS grapes recover access to Australia
US grapes have regained access to the Australian market under a much tougher protocol that will limit import volumes
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ArticleJapan’s imports drop but demand holds
While lower intake of bananas and pineapples saw Japanese fruit imports fall in the first half of this year, demand has remained firm
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ArticleDelica Australia buys into asparagus business
The company has bought a 50 per cent shareholding in Australian asparagus exporter Delica Pty from founder Murray McCallum
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ArticleAustralian grapes poised for China access
With the signing of a protocol scheduled for August, Australia’s grape industry is hoping to make its first direct shipments to China this season
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ArticleChinese Premier visits apple packer
Premier Wen Jiabao has visited major Chinese apple packer Huasheng to inspect operations and discuss trends in domestic and export markets
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ArticleZespri extends reach in China
A sales push with peak-season volumes and a foray into second-tier cities are driving the kiwifruit marketer’s sales in China this year
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ArticleLofty goals overlook lower-hanging fruit
Exporters would do well to look at intra-Asian trade opportunities rather than focusing all attention on supposed 'high-value' markets
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ArticleTesco technical manager heads to Shanghai
Johnathan Sutton has moved to Tesco’s international sourcing operation in Shanghai to expand the group’s procurement of produce from Asia
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ArticleFPG buys Produce One
Australian produce marketer Fresh Produce Group has boosted its domestic business with the purchase of Produce One from CostaExchange
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ArticleMalaysian retail buyer eyes gap in market
Retna Malar has resigned as category manager for fruit and vegetables at Malaysian supermarket group GCH Retail to set up her own marketing company
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ArticleGrapefruit growers hail Japan access
Japan’s announcement of market access for Australian grapefruit from fruit fly-affected areas has come as a major boost for growers of red-fleshed varieties