Carrefour to exit from China
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The big news in the retail world is that the French giant Carrefour is set to sell 80% of its shares in Carrefour China. The stake will be purchased by […]
Tue 02/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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China’s banana imports soar
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Banana imports reached a new record volume in May 2019, with a volume of 227,200 in one month alone. This soaring demand for bananas in China is attributable not only […]
Tue 02/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Boom in China’s convenience stores
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Convenience stores are spreading quickly across China. Sales reached over US$28 billion in 2017 – an increase of 23%. There are now around 100,000 convenience outlets across the country, making […]
Thu 20/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Drop in EU imports of Chinese garlic
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Europe continues to diversify its sources of garlic, meaning that China’s garlic exports to the EU continue to fall. Between 2017 and 2018, shipments to the EU fell by 27.5%, […]
Wed 22/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
South Africa sends first break bulk vessel to China
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The first specialised reefer vessel (SRV) to be loaded with citrus was sent to China last week. The initial protocol for shipping South African citrus to China was signed in […]
Wed 22/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
More tariffs imposed on Chinese produce entering US
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In the latest round of the US-China trade war, the US imposed 25% tariffs on a number of fruit and vegetable imports from China, from cauliflower to garlic and certain […]
Tue 21/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
The “Miracle Berry” with medical patent to reduce blood sugar
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Commonly known as the “MBerry”, the Miracle Berry is today cultivated by Sen Yuh Farms in Taiwan, processed and exported for its medical, probiotic & culinary properties. They are for […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Nielsen: 81% of Chinese consumers are optimistic about their financial situation
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Nielsen: 81% of Chinese consumers believe that their financial situation is better than five years ago. At the same time, 84% consumers think their financial situation is comfortable and they […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Gurukrupa, a prominent Indian fruit exporter and importer
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Gurukrupa Corporation (GKC) is an Indian fruit producer and exporter. The company was established 14 years ago in the Mumbai region. “Our farmers grow grapes, mangos, pomegranates, and other fruits,” […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Over 1,400 exhibitors and visitors at Indusfood international fair
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The international food fair IndusFood, organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) and the Ministry of Trade and Food of India, took place last January in Delhi. It […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Om Gayatri (India), a consortium of fruit growers
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Om Gayatri is a consortium of Indian grape farmers. “Our members are some 500 small farmers who grow grapes and other fruits,” said coordinator Pratiksha Kale. “Each farm is on […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Kshirsagar Cold Storage (India), delivers products in prime condition
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Kshirsagar Cold Storage (KCS) is an Indian company that handles the distribution and export of fresh fruit and vegetables. “India ranks second in the production of fruits and vegetables, accounting […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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