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Lineage Logistics announces JV with Vietnam’s SK Logistics
Joint venture with Hanoi-based cold-storage warehouse operator set to bolster Lineage’s South-East Asia network
Mixed feelings as BRICS Summit heads to South Africa
The South African fruit sector will be closely watching this month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg
Historic A$130m funding for horticultural trade alliance
The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance is an eight-year project designed to protect and grow Australia’s horticultural exports
Washington apple harvest estimate released
Washington State Tree Fruit Association releases 2023 forecast with a return to normal volumes and high quality fruit predicted
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
Conversations
Fruitbox 96 · Fabio Zanesco, SweeTango
What can one of Europe’s newest apple varieties achieve in terms of market growth over the next few seasons?
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Chinese lychee exports streamlined
New systems have been put in place to facilitate the growth of lychee exports out of key the growing region of Guangdong province
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
Zespri launches court action in China
Kiwifruit marketer files civil action in Intellectual Property Court over unauthorised Gold3 production
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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Vanguard’s Craig Stauffer announces retirement
Chief executive and co-founder set to retire at the end of 2023 with Vanguard Peru chief executive Manuel Yzaga tapped as replacement
Puglia producers form promotion partnership
New memorandum of understanding sees eight of Italy’s leading grape regions team up to boost sales
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
Hort Innovation releases new investment strategy
Hort Innovation Strategy 2024-2026 provides a roadmap for Hort Innovation investments over the next three years with focus on growth, export and sustainability
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
Italian growers face up to fire and ice
Severe hailstorms and extreme heat leave parts of Italy’s fruit and vegetable production base battered and bruised
Asia Fruit Logistica prepares for sellout show
Only a few exhibition spaces left at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, say organisers
Turkish figs wait on weather
Growers in Turkey say excellent conditions for fig production bode well for the new season, but remain cautious due to the unpredictability of the climate
Northwest Cherries launches India promotions
Huge consumption potential identified as first US Pacific Northwest cherries arrive in India under new phytosanitary systems approach
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