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UK struggles to meet salad demand
UK importers say have been struggling since almost the beginning of the year to keep customers supplied across all salad lines, as well as try and break even themselves.
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Tender to build a version of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi opens
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has launched the main tender for the construction of the Louvre Museum on its flagship development Saadiyat Island.
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UAE may allow foreign majority share outside free trade zone
United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is in the process of reforming its foreign ownership legislation, will allow majority but not full foreign ownership in some sectors.
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UAE needs more childcare facilities
United Arab Emirates (UAE) needs more childcare facilities as the country is at risk of losing important workforce in its women due to a lack of nurseries for children.
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Tesco hypermart goes big on green products in Thailand
Tesco Lotus hypermarket in Thailand is expanding its green marketing activities with the launch of environmentally friendly products under its own brand.
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China to hold commodities fair from April 15-May 5
China will be holding its 107th China Export Commodities Fair (CECF) which will feature 1.12 million square meters of exhibitions and 56,000 exhibitors. The fair will be held from April 15 to May 5 in Guangzhou.
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Neptune Orient Lines to raise shipping capacity
Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL), owner of Southeast Asia’s largest container line, plans to boost capacity about 7% this year as a rebounding global economy revives trade and freight rates.
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Don't expect cheaper jasmine rice from Thailand
The Thai government is also planning to shore up the price of rice by allowing exporters to exchange their rice stock with the government’s stockpile so that good quality rice can be held back.
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A bit of windfall for NZ wine exporters from Aussie rebates
Winemakers' Federation of Australia chief executive Stephen Strachan said this week that many local producers were vehemently opposed to NZ wineries receiving the rebate, but the terms of the CER deal meant that NZ wine sold on the other side of the Tasman was eligible.
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New shipping link from SE Asia to Australasia
The Osnabruck has been taken on charter at $4,300 a day according to Maersk Broker and is one of four similarly sized ships operated by the company.
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Virtual expos as a way of life for trade fair goers
The use of the internet has expanded beyond popular business webinars and social media to include virtual tradeshows, events, digital libraries, product launches, annual meetings, career fairs, sales meetings, training and learning centres, focus group centres and more.
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Saudis looking to world to invest in food supplies
Gulf Arab countries are heavily reliant on food imports and have been buying farmland in developing nations to ensure food security after a spike in food prices, according to Gulf News online.
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NZ exporters hit by lack of shipping capacity
Exporters are reporting difficulty securing container space, particularly in Hawkes Bay ( Port of Napier ), Christchurch ( Port of Lyttelton ) and Otago (Port Otago), according to Export NZ.
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Shanghai plans container futures as hedge for smaller exporters
Shanghai Shipping Exchange is looking at setting up a container-shipping derivates market by year-end to help smooth out volatile shipping rates.
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US farmers concern over free inflow of NZ dairy in trade pact
In a letter sent to US Trade Representative Ron Kirk, the senators raised concerns that anti-competitive practices in New Zealand's dairy industry could greatly harm US dairy farmers.
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Govt invests $21 mln in facilities to help food innovation
The government will spend up to $21 million to establish a network of open-access food development facilities across the country, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced this week.
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US to boost exports via USD$2 billion finance
This financing will help improve American exporters' competitiveness by giving them finance to export US goods. To lift export performance, America may also lift export restrictions on some high-end technology goods.
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Paperless trading with China a possibility
NZ Customs Service and China Customs explored the possibility of paperless trading between the two countries at a recent meeting as part of discussions to implement the New Zealand-China Free-Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Rail link for exports from Wiri to Waitemata harbour
Ports of Auckland expects the Wiri rail link to offer greater efficiencies and flexibility for exporters and importers who are able to drop off and pick up containers without having to negotiate the Auckland motorways.
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China garment and textile trade fairs
Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa are locations for this year's garment and textile fairs for those interested in sourcing from China.
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