Asia and Oceania news archive
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News
South African grapes make “significant gains” in eastern markets
As the country’s grape sector goes into winter recess, growers can look back on further progress following the conclusion of campaigns in China and Vietnam
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Article
Zespri destroys €19m worth of kiwifruit after mouse discovery
New Zealand marketer says option to check and repack all 5,000 pallets would not guarantee food safety and could damage its brand reputation
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Montague kicks off Envy apple season
Demand for apple continues to grow with Montague increasing ranging this year
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News
Oppy welcomes apple crop
The group’s supply covers a range of varieties and spans Washington, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile
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Article
Avocados Australia celebrates launch into India
Ambassador Brett Lee joins stakeholders at launch event in New Dehli
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Coles launches recyclable paper packaging for mandarins
Coles replaces plastic net bags for Coles Unique Selection mandarins with recyclable paper alternative
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Australian producers call on government to scrap biosecurity levy
Industry bodies oppose controversial levy following first Sustainable Biosecurity Funding Advisory Panel
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Kissabel enjoys growth in Southern Hemisphere
The Australian campaign for Kissabel is set to continue until June to raise brand awareness, while efforts to expand the commercial window in Chile continue and South Africa prepares for the first tests in 2025
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Northern Territory mango operation Cheeky Farms for sale
Aggregate properties including well-developed orchards, packing and grading shed, offices and amenities for sale
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Sydney Markets announces 2024 Fresh Awards finalists
Sydney Markets announces 89 finalists, across 22 award categories for annual fresh produce and flower industry awards
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Costa releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Costa adds five solar energy systems in Australia and implements more sustainable packaging
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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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Investment fund Centuria acquires Katunga Fresh glasshouse
Centuria’s agriculture assets grow beyond A$500m with sale-and-leaseback of 21ha glasshouse
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Ninjacart invests in Philippine ag-tech start-up Mayani
Walmart-backed Ninjacart empowers Mayani with fresh strategic investment
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Happy Chop - Tearless Onions return to Woolworths shelves with national launch
Successful trial sees onion variety return to Australian shelves with expanded distribution in 2024
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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
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E.E. Muir & Sons changes name to Muirs as part of brand update
Leading Australian family-owned agribusiness unveils new brand position ‘Grow Forward’
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South African avocados granted access to India
Exporters eagerly await final arrangements to key new markets India and China, so they can begin shipments
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 105 · Dan Lepard, Food Writer
Chris and Dan discuss market segmentation and the opportunities for growers to diversify their businesses
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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