All articles by John Hey – Page 29
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ArticleCMA CGM links economic powers
The shipping giant has boosted its offer on the South Asian market with the launch a new service linking China to India and Pakistan
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ArticleProgressive to open five more NZ stores
Supermarket operator Progressive Enterprises has unveiled plans to open five new Countdown stores in New Zealand’s North Island
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ArticleTougher June on cards for Chinese imports
China’s fruit import deal has been steady over recent weeks, but some traders warn the country’s large lychee crop could affect demand this month
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ArticleThai unrest hits produce sales
Thailand’s fresh produce business is counting the cost of the civil unrest plaguing the country, as trade buyers and consumers stay away
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ArticleDrought still bites in Yunnan
While the drought in southwest China appears to be easing, Yunnan Province remains parched, with mixed consequences for fruit and vegetable crops
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ArticleAustralian exporters slam budget cuts
Australian fruit exporters are “disillusioned” by the federal government’s move to slash Export Marketing Development Grants in last week’s budget
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ArticleFrench wholesale giant enters China
The operator of Rungis, the world’s largest fresh produce wholesale market based in Paris, has forged a joint venture to set up and manage wholesale markets in China
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ArticleAustralian exporter bids to battle on
Owner of JAK Fruit Jason Kotz vows to fight on after the company goes into voluntary administration with debts of over A$10m
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ArticleTime to look afresh at Malaysia
The Malaysian market has shifted into a more mature phase of growth, opening up opportunities for higher-end, innovative products
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ArticleJapan poised for Peruvian mangoes
Peru’s mango industry will receive a visit from a Japanese MAFF inspector early next month, which should clear the way for the first shipments to commence
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ArticleMFC pulls out of Riversun
Major Australian citrus packer Mildura Fruit Company has revealed its plans for the US market in 2010 following its decision to quit Riversun
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ArticleVariety spices up Malaysian offer
Fruit Logistica 2010: In addition to starfruit, Malaysian companies will exhibit a range of other products in Berlin this week
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ArticleMalaysian demand cranks up for CNY
After a slow start, pre-Chinese New Year sales have picked up in Malaysia, with mandarins leading the way, according to leading importers
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ArticleMalaysian retail giant opens DCs
GCH Retail, which operates the Giant hypermarket and Cold Storage supermarket chains in Malaysia, is investing heavily in new high-tech distribution centres
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ArticleCostaExchange CEO steps down
Mano Babiolakis is to leave his position as CEO of major Australian grower-packer-marketer CostaExchange, handing over the reins to the group’s Simon Costa
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ArticleFreeze fails to sour grapefruit deal
Florida grapefruit exports to Japan look set to remain on course despite the recent freezing conditions that have hit the state’s citrus crop
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ArticleReasons for cheer ahead of CNY
Chinese New Year sales are not what they once were, but traders should take heart in the increasing year-round prospects for imported fruit
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ArticleDriscoll’s to form Australian arm
The US giant is seeking to transform Australia’s berry business into a full year-round category through a new joint venture with CostaExchange
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ArticleMoroccan blueberry venture bears fruit
African Blue, the young Morocco-based blueberry grower-marketer, is poised to make a foray into European markets with its first commercial volumes
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ArticleDefying the fickle finger of exchange rates
Exchange rates have turned against key Southern Hemisphere suppliers to Asia, but the rising purchasing power of the region's markets means there is plenty still to play for