Supply news from Asiafruit – Page 55
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NewsT&G announces excellent start to 2024 Jazz season
Near-perfect weather conditions and restoration efforts produce good quality crop following Cyclone Gabrielle
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NewsMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsGood start to 2024 for Mission Produce
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
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NewsClimate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
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NewsCosta Group grows record-setting blueberry
Australian fresh produce company develops and grows the world’s heaviest blueberry according to Guinness World Records
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NewsMSC opens new coldstore near port of Durban
Citrus sources say the facility will make a major contribution to the South African citrus industry, achieving its Vision 260 objectives
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NewsUnifrutti buys two Peruvian suppliers to boost blueberry and avocado supply
Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru set to bolster distributor’s supply base as global demand for both products continues to grow
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NewsDole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
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NewsZespri RubyRed to hit million tray milestone this season
Zespri’s red kiwifruit offering will be shipped to predominantly Asian markets including Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first time
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NewsCentenary celebration for SRCC in South Africa’s lemon valley
The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business
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NewsIndia cuts tariff on Chilean blueberries
Tariffs on shipments of fresh, frozen and dried blueberries go down from 30 per cent to 10 per cent
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NewsINI Farms celebrates first shipment of Indian pomegranates to US
Consignment of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tonnes) of ‘Kimaye’ pomegranates is set to travel 20,000km in 37 days to arrive in the US
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NewsImpact of weather and economic challenges evident in T&G results
T&G has reported a loss before tax of NZ$64.2m (US$39.1m) in a year marked by weather challenges and tightening budgets, but confidence in the group’s strategy remains strong
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NewsHortgro reacts to improvements in the Port of Cape Town’s Container Terminal
Signs of better management at container terminal in Cape Town but still a long road ahead, says industry body Hortgro
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NewsCould fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?
As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
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NewsEarly end to South African stonefruit season
A tough season will finish early with logistics making marketing very difficult
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NewsGrape growers gather for Sun World Autumncrisp Symposium
Growers and marketers come together following launch of global Autumncrisp campaign
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NewsCosta Group appoints new CEO Marc Werner
Werner to head up leading Australian fresh produce business as of 1 March taking over from interim chief executive Harry Debney
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NewsDel Monte reports on overall net loss for 2023
Despite year-on-year drop in net income and sales, Mohammed Abu-Ghazaleh says the group is ”pleased with many aspects” of its 2023 results
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NewsSouth African blueberry industry 'on track' despite difficult season
The campaign did not live up to expectations but wider access for South Africa-grown fruit is still on the cards