All articles by John Hey – Page 4
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NewsTops CEO sees bright future for bricks and clicks
Stephane Coum, chief executive of leading Thai supermarket retailer Central Food Group, talks exclusively to Asiafruit about the rebound in physical retail post-Covid and the shift to omnichannel
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FeaturesZespri builds supply chain for the future
As the kiwifruit company prepares for Asia Fruit Logistica, its head of supply chain for Greater China, Rahul Bagde, explains how it is transforming its distribution network
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NewsUS citrus giants promote high-Brix oranges in China
Sun Pacific and Sunkist say they see good potential in the market for oranges with guaranteed sweetness
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CommentComment: Opportunities abound, but innovation is key
Already a massive consumer market for global suppliers, China is becoming even more competitive as a producer and exporter – and it’s beginning to shake up the Asia trade
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NewsTop buyers and suppliers head to Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors to Asia Fruit Logistica will meet with top buyers and suppliers, get the best market insights and discover cutting-edge products and solutions
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NewsOutgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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NewsKorea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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NewsVanguard expands plantings in Peru
Major grower-packer-exporter acquires 478ha of land to plant table grapes
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NewsFreshmax seeks strategic partner
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
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NewsGrubMarket acquires Global Produce
Food tech company expands further into South Africa with purchase of Cape Town-based global fresh produce supplier
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NewsJWM Asia sees mixed prospects for South African citrus
Lemons and grapefruit face challenging market conditions in Asia, but the outlook is brighter for oranges, says major distributor
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NewsKorea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
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NewsRed Sea crisis disrupts Indian grape campaign
As the export season draws to a close, Azhar Tambuwala of leading grower-shipper Sahyadri Farms reflects on a challenging campaign marred by longer transit times to Europe
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NewsIndustry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai
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NewsIndonesia trade resumes after import permits issued
Government issues first horticulture import permits for 2024 after lengthy delay
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NewsRockit expands production into South Island
Snack-sized apple brand partners with Turley Farms in Canterbury for first plantings in New Zealand’s South Island
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NewsSuperplum launches traceability system
Indian start-up says its new system offers consumers “unmatched” level of transparency and direct engagement with farmers who grow their fruits
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NewsElliot Jones departs Costa
Long-serving GM of citrus and grape categories to leave after 22 years with the group
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NewsHaskelberg and IG Deccan boost partnership
Leading nurseries sign second agreement to accelerate avocado propagation in India
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NewsGlobal Plant Genetics and FD Berries form India partnership
New agreement will see FD Berries grow and license production of leading blueberry genetics in India