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Avocados Australia celebrates launch into India
Ambassador Brett Lee joins stakeholders at launch event in New Dehli
First Northwest cherry forecast predicts volume and quality increases for 2024 crop
Season tracking for an early start and finish with volume estimated to increase on 2023
Italy can become leading berry supplier, says exporter
Continued introduction of new, licensed varieties will enable country’s soft fruit sector to sustain recent market expansion at home and abroad
Costa releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Costa adds five solar energy systems in Australia and implements more sustainable packaging
Indian ag-tech start-up Superplum receives US$15m in series A funding
Hellman & Friedman senior advisor joins as Superplum chairman
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Fruitbox 103 · George Lobisser, Ripe Locker
Chris and George discuss the role of post-harvest technology when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetable quality and shelf-life
Fruitbox 101 · Alex Garcia-Devis, GlobalGAP
Chris speaks with Alex about the scarcity of water in some of the world’s key production regions, and what this means for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Freshmax seeks strategic partner
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
Ninjacart invests in Philippine ag-tech start-up Mayani
Walmart-backed Ninjacart empowers Mayani with fresh strategic investment
Weak yen weighs on Japanese fruit imports
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
South African avocados granted access to India
Exporters eagerly await final arrangements to key new markets India and China, so they can begin shipments
Westfalia Fruit celebrates arrival of first seafreighted Kenyan avocados in India
The company is the market leader in India and largest importer of avocados over the last two years
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GrubMarket acquires Global Produce
Food tech company expands further into South Africa with purchase of Cape Town-based global fresh produce supplier
Strong Chinese market drives Chilean fruit exports
Value of shipments climbs 4 per cent in the first quarter of 2024
WSU runs online contest to name WA 64 apple
Naming contest part of wider rollout that will see variety reach growers in 2026 and retailers by 2029
Stage set for Asia Fruit Logistica’s China Business Meet Up
Trade visitors can register free for the Shanghai event, which includes a high-profile line-up of speakers and sponsors
January felt “almost like the old days” for South African exports
Difficult times in the opening month of the year remembered as the South African table grape industry retires to take stock and plan for next season
Global Cherry Summit sets out Chile’s consumption challenge
As output soars, investment in promotions, quality and logistics will be key to preventing an erosion in value
Thai Prime Minister pushes for growth in durian exports
Thai government addresses cold-storage prices and labour shortages to boost durian exports
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
Frutas de Chile strengthens ties with Sichuan
Frutas de Chile and Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group sign collaboration agreement to promote fruit trade
New Costa CEO talks ownership transition
Marc Werner speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Costa Group’s transition to new ownership and how it plans to leverage the change to accelerate growth