All articles by John Hey – Page 3
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NewsFresh Produce Vietnam highlights big potential
While Vietnam has already emerged as a key market for the global fresh produce business, it holds massive untapped potential, heard delegates to Fresh Produce Vietnam
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NewsJoybee Fruits to expand Zespri’s reach in Vietnam
JWM Asia and An Minh form joint venture to become a new distribution partner for Zespri in the Vietnam market
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NewsBig names in business gather at Fresh Produce Vietnam
Leading executives from Fresh Del Monte, Vinafruit, Joy Wing Mau Asia, Goodfarmer and Blue Whale to meet in Ho Chi Minh City for Fruitnet’s new event on the booming Vietnam market
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NewsRegistrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
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NewsInterview: Costa eyes key supply window with Laos berry project
Peter McPherson, consulting advisor to Costa Berry International, talks exclusively to Fruitnet about the group’s pioneering new berry plantation in Laos
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NewsCosta Group launches new berry growing operation in Laos
Major international berry grower-marketer plans to develop 200ha of blueberry plantings by 2028 and sees Laos emerging as a key supply hub for Asia markets
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NewsFresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced
Fruitnet’s brand-new event in Ho Chi Minh City explores every aspect of the booming Vietnam market
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NewsKorea removes tariffs on imported fruits
Government to continue tariff exemption for bananas, pineapples and other key products in first six months of 2025
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NewsAgenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
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NewsAsian markets can consume more cherries
China and other markets in Asia have the capacity to absorb surge in Chilean cherry volumes, says JWM Asia’s GM of trade, Danny Guo. But he cites quality control, channel diversification and targeted marketing as key to success
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NewsIndia receives new-season Royal Gala from Poland
Import-export company Scion Agricos says it has taken this season’s first shipments to India, two weeks earlier than previous years
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NewsShane Kingston named COO of T&G apples business
Kingston is promoted to chief operating officer of T&G Global’s apples business overseeing the entire value chain
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NewsSE Asia markets confirm safety of Shine Muscat imports
Authorities in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia confirm no harmful residues found on imports of Shine Muscat grapes after further tests, but trade reports drop in sales
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NewsTaiwan shuts down to South African apples again
Just months after regaining entry to Taiwan, South African apples have lost market access again after a finding of codling moth
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NewsNGO scare hits Shine Muscat sales in Thailand
Shipments of Shine Muscat grapes from China halted after Thailand Consumers Council raises alarm over harmful residues
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NewsIndonesia reopens doors to US apples
Access for US apples reinstated with effect from 16 October, enabling exporters to resume shipments for the 2024/25 season
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Marketers must work smarter in tougher conditions
Despite the challenging economic climate in Asia, market opportunities abound for fresh produce brands if they can better understand and target consumers
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NewsStatistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
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NewsPagoda makes move into Indonesia
Chinese fruit retail chain to open stores in Indonesia as it embarks on international expansion programme
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NewsQuality drives China export charge for Pagoda Global Fresh
Deputy general manager Sam Sin says the company is putting quality first as it builds its export business supplying a range of Chinese-grown fruits