John Hey
John Hey is editor of Asiafruit and Asia editorial director for Fruitnet Media International. Since joining Asiafruit in 1999, John has travelled extensively to markets throughout Asia, as well as visiting fruit and vegetable suppliers in a number of exporting countries to the region, becoming in the process a respected authority on developments in the Asian and international fresh produce business.
In 2003, John established an office for Asiafruit in Melbourne, Australia. He subsequently oversaw the launch of Produce Plus, a new title for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Australia and New Zealand.
John also manages conference programmes for the annual Asiafruit Congress – held alongside Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong – and other events organised by Asiafruit, such as Fresh Produce India and its China conference event, Asiafruit Market Insight. He has spoken at a number of industry conferences about the Asian and Australasian fresh fruit and vegetable business.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +61 3 9040 1602
- Fax:
- +61 3 9376 6052
- Email:
- john@fruitnet.com
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Triple track at Asiafruit Business Forum
Wide-ranging programme of workshops on show floor at Asia Fruit Logistica includes Launchpad, Partner Content and Logistics Hub
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Hear from industry leaders at Asiafruit Congress
Top line-up of speakers to share their expert insights on key market trends and opportunities at Asia’s premier fresh produce conference
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Rijk Zwaan hosts Leafy Hydroponics Event in Hong Kong
Leading seed company brings together customers and partners from across the leafy hydroponics sector for seminar ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica
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IFG wins “landmark” IP case in China
Leading table grape breeder hails successful outcome of plant variety infringement case in Yunnan involving its IFG Six cultivar
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Piñata Farms reaps benefit of tracking technology
Leading fruit producer says use of Escavox smart trackers has given it much greater assurance in quality and integrity of shipments
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GBF reports strong demand for Cherish
New Zealand apple marketer says consumers across Asia are attracted to the variety’s candy-pink colour and “tropical flavour notes”
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Happy Chop - Tearless Onions hit market
BASF launches first tearless onion for the Australian market exclusively with Woolworths following three decades of development
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Costa suspends CEO search
Harry Debney to remain interim CEO until end of 2023 as group prepares for potential acquisition by Paine Schwartz Partners
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Red Rich, Batlow Fruit and Ausfarm Fresh join forces
Tie-up to create one of Australia’s largest vertically integrated apple, mango and mandarin businesses
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India lifts tariff on US apples
Retaliatory tariff of 20 per cent to be removed in 90 days in major breakthrough for US growers and shippers
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YazBerries bids to put Turkish blueberries on the map
Blueberries are a relatively new crop in Turkey, and the young company is committed to establishing a reputation for its fruit in global markets
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Great potential for Vietnam exports
Modernising production methods and managing growth of China market among key issues for Vietnam’s fresh fruit exports, hear attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica seminar
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FPI 2023 highlights exciting market evolution
Fresh Produce India opened with a look at how changing demographics, digitisation and a massive upgrade in logistics infrastructure will propel the growth of the consumer market
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CMI revs up American Dream programme
Leading US grower-shipper launches patriotic retail programme ahead of Northwest cherry season
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Speakers announced for Fresh Produce India
Industry experts will share key strategies for success in the Indian market at the online event, which takes place on 3-5 May 2023
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India resumes pomegranate aril exports to US
First shipments in almost four years land successfully in the US under a newly developed systems approach
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Westfalia Fruit India launches 2023 campaign
Avocado marketer kicks off new season with shipments from Tanzania and Peru as it prepares for first commercial harvest of Indian-grown Hass
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Martin Cowie appointed CEO of BGP International
Experienced executive relocates from New Zealand to take over as CEO of Australian companies BGP International and Fresh Solutions Group
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NZ pipfruit forecast revised after Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand Apples and Pears reduces crop estimate by more than 20 per cent after impact of major weather event on North Island’s East Coast
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Australian avocados clinch India access
Avocados Australia CEO hails opening of the Indian market as a “game changer” for the industry