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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
JWM Asia sees mixed prospects for South African citrus
Lemons and grapefruit face challenging market conditions in Asia, but the outlook is brighter for oranges, says major distributor
Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
Asia Fruit Logistica brings Thai trade together at Business Meet-Up
Asia Fruit Logistica’s Bangkok Business Meet-Up explored growth opportunities for the Thai fruit and vegetable industry
Sun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company
Superfresh Growers anticipates longest and largest Northwest cherry offering
Leading US grower-packer-shipper increases production capabilities by 30 per cent as it gears up to harvest Northwest’s “longest and largest” cherry crop
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 97 · Mohammed Abbas, Del Monte
Recorded live on the Asia Fruit Logistica show floor in Hong Kong, Mohammed speaks with Chris White about segmentation
Zespri’s 2024 China sales season underway
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
Bollo kicks of citrus campaign in China
Company accounts for 80 per cent of Spanish citrus exports to the Asian country
Red Sea crisis disrupts Indian grape campaign
As the export season draws to a close, Azhar Tambuwala of leading grower-shipper Sahyadri Farms reflects on a challenging campaign marred by longer transit times to Europe
US blueberry market exhibits strong growth
Kasey Cronquist, president USHBC and NABC, tells Fruitnet that US production volumes will remain stable this year, with pricing and demand favourable
Tough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
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Washington State to strengthen trade with Vietnam
Washington State Department of Agriculture signs MOU with Vietnam to strengthen agricultural development and the promotion of agricultural trade
New Zealand grants access for Taiwanese pineapples
Plans to export Taiwanese pineapples to New Zealand were first initiated in 2017
£1.5m boost for Vertical Future as space project gets lift off
UK indoor farming technology could eventually feed humans on the Moon and Mars
New Zealand’s biggest Pink Lady supplier ready for record campaign
As its first new-season apples arrive in Europe, Golden Bay Fruit is set to export more than two million cartons for the first time
New Zealand-grown Envy en route to global markets
The first of T&G Global’s premium new season Envy-branded apples have departed New Zealand, bound for China
California cherries back on track
Industry expects return to “normal” production season after a late supply glut caused major losses in 2023
Rise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
South Africa kicks off grape promotions in China
Promotions will run for several weeks in Joy Wing Mau and Yonghui Superstores
Expansion positions CMI Orchards as Northwest cherry leaders
Acquisition of Starr Ranch Growers increases CMI cherry supply by 70 per cent