date:Apr 09, 2014
an dollar has assisted in making access to China commercially viable, the biggest challenge for Tasmanias fruit growers remains the very high cost of freight, says Phil Pyke, Business Development Manager, Fruit Growers Tasmania.
The recent shipping of Hansen Orchards Royal Gala apples to China represents a growing Asian focus on Tasmanias fruit industry, particularly in cherries and increasingly in apples and berries.
As part of the China-Australia Business Week celebrations, APALs CEO John Do