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Essential stories, analysis and research from Asia’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on imports, retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
USHBC billboards hit the road in Vietnam
Grab a boost of Blue mobile billboards deployed in Asian market to promote US blueberries
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
Sustainability report shows importance of affordability and convenience
A new study finds three-quarters of consumers wish to live more sustainably, with convenience and affordability the main impediments
Challenging season for South African stonefruit
While low volumes and logistical problems hurt the campaign, producer profitability increased and marketing activities proved successful
Brett Lee goes in to bat for Australian avocados in India
Australian cricketer will help promote fruit in India as Australian avocado ambassador
Freshippo expands ahead of IPO
Alibaba’s supermarket chain opens 12 new stores with initial public offering expected in May 2024
Zespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
Steven Martina to leave The Greenery and join Zespri
Dutch cooperative’s CEO will succeed Giorgio Comino as kiwifruit marketer’s director for Europe and North America
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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AI shows real potential
Despite public fears over its impact, many believe we have still only caught a glimpse of artificial intelligence’s full potential in the fresh produce business
Asoex travels to Asia to lay groundwork for new fruit campaign
Itinerary included visits to JD.com and Beijing wholesale market to discuss plans for upcoming cherry season
Produce preparation services take off in Korea
Consumers are using services provided by retailers to get their fruit and vegetables cut to preference
Thai fruit a hit in Guangzhou
Fruit promotions run by the Thai government in southern Chinese city help drive sales
Fruit and veg prices are falling in New Zealand
Food Price Index shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the fresh produce industry rebounds from challenging season
Belinda Van Schaik wins MOYA 2023
Hort Innovation marketing manager presented with Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award
Agroberries buys stake in BerryWorld
The Americas berry giant has acquired shares in UK supplier BerryWorld’s EMEA and APAC businesses
Envy popularity soars in US
CMI Orchards reports Envy accounts for nearly a quarter of branded apple sales volume in the US
Superplum rolls out new fresh lychee packs
Indian start-up unveils new pre-packed lychee to help reduce post-harvest waste
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