All articles by Tom Bicknell
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ArticleSweeping changes for T&G
Turners & Growers CEO unveils sweeping structural and executive changes within company in exclusive interview with Asiafruit
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ArticleNot guilty plea for Zespri smuggling charges
Zespri’s Chinese subsidiary has pled not guilty to charges of criminal smuggling relating to under-invoicing by its Shanghai importer
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ArticleAsian demand lifting California land prices
Demand for nuts in Asia is driving up the price of agricultural land in California as investors get on board the booming industry
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ArticleJapan explores Indonesian apple market
Japan’s Aomori Prefecture is exploring Indonesia as a growth market for its apple exports as Taiwan becomes increasingly competitive
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ArticleGuangxi banana production curves upward
Banana production in Guangxi has shot away and is challenging short Philippine supplies in the Chinese market.
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ArticleAeon’s operating profit dips
Aeon Co’s operating profit for the nine months to November has fallen 5.5 per cent, but the retailer still hopes to hit its end of year target
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ArticleGales hit Nelson fruit crops
High winds over the past few weeks have taken the shine off Nelson’s apple and pear crop in New Zealand’s south
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ArticleJapan retailers cut vegetable pricing
High vegetable prices as a result of cold weather have prompted Japan’s retailers to offer promotional pricing to consumers
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ArticleGinger prices suppress export orders
China’s high ginger prices this season are putting off buyers and making it hard for exports to fill existing orders
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ArticleBanana rebuilding cost outstrips funding
Government funding and loan packages are not stacking up against the cost of rebuilding the Philippine banana sector
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ArticleChinese vegetable prices spike
Vegetable prices are on the rise in China as the run of record cold weather continues across the country
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ArticleStrike cuts into Pakistani kinnows
Pakistani kinnow exports have suffered a 6,000 tonne setback from December’s long-running transport strike
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ArticleShanghai Supafresh rides online tide
Importer-distributor Shanghai Supafresh is riding the crest of China’s surging online retail tide
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ArticleMandatory registration for India-EU grapes
Indian peanut exports and grape exports to European markets must now be registered with APEDA under new rules
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ArticlePhilippines committed to core markets
Philippine banana exporters will still be able to service core markets as growers secure financing for the road to recovery
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ArticleCalifornian citrus avoids frost issues
Citrus crops in California’s San Joaquin Valley have faced less frost pressure this season and dodged any significant damage
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ArticlePhilippine bananas down 33 per cent
Typhoon Bopha may have cut Philippine banana exports back by one third to 100m boxes, according to industry estimates
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ArticleChinese ginger falls short
Early new-season Chinese ginger supplies will be short and remain so all year, according to supplier I Love Produce
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ArticlePakistan registers export growth
Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable exports have risen for the July-November 2012 period despite logistics challenges
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ArticleDole-Itochu sale awaits Chinese nod
Dole expects the sale of its Asian and packaged food divisions to Itochu to be finalised early this year pending Chinese approval