All Asia articles
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NewsBloom Fresh wins plant variety rights case
Infringers were requried to destroy illegally acquried IFG Ten vines and pay “substantial compensation” to Bloom Fresh
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CommentRijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan reveals expansion across Asia including a new Korean subsidiary, R&D facilities in Vietnam and Japan, and innovative product developments tailored to regional markets
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NewsDel Monte partners with CMA CGM for Asian banana and pineapple shipments
Fresh produce giant shifts from traditional breakbulk methods to temperature-controlled container shipping for improved quality and reliability
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NewsTurkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Lemons are expected to be in short supply globally this year, as most major suppliers struggle for volumes and the effects of Turkey’s disastrous frost continue to be felt
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NewsICTSI reports 14 per cent revenue increase in first half
International Container Terminal Services has announced a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from port operations for the first half of 2025, reaching US$1.51bn
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NewsEast-West Seed remembers founder Simon Groot
Vegetable seed industry pioneer Simon Groot, who founded East-West Seed and helped lift millions of smallholder farmers out of poverty, has died aged 90 in the Netherlands
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NewsAustralia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
Meeting of agriculture ministers sees agreement on new mangosteen export pathway and biosecurity cooperation activities
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FeaturesFood supply chains feel war’s impact in Iran
The recent conflict with Israel served as a reminder of the vulnerability of the agriculture sector to political and military shocks, according to Alireza Emami of Iran’s Zarrin Group
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NewsCosta Rican melons gain access to China
Announcement comes on 14th anniversary of Free Trade Agreement between the two nations
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NewsMSC announces new, faster service between Asia and west coast of South America
Alpaca Service will also take over the role of the Cherry Express during the Chilean cherry export season
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FeaturesExperts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Global avocado supplies continue to increase, leading many to predict imminent issues of oversupply, but a panel of UK experts at this year’s Festival of Fresh conference see more room for growth
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NewsPeruvian blueberries on their way to Indonesia
Authorisation opens up a market of 281mn consumers to Peruvian exporters
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FeaturesKenya’s avocado exporters scale up
As Kenya rises in the global avocado ranks, exporters like Karakuta and Keitt are investing in infrastructure, orchards and market diversification to stay ahead of the competition
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FeaturesEgyptian avocado producer Pico plans significant plantation expansion
Suppliers eyes strategic growth in avocado production, taking advantage of Egypt’s advantageous supply window that largely avoids the dominant producers
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NewsUnifrutti issues fraud alert following suspicious communications
International fresh produce company has alerted the industry to fraudulent communications from various sources, which are said to have falsely claimed to represent the group and solicited payments
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NewsChina’s appetite for imported durian remains “robust”
Despite more cautious spending, Chinese traders report enduring interest in imported fruits including durian, pineapple and coconut
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NewsDiMuto ships first AI-verified Peruvian avocados into China
Trade solutions provider has now enabled digital traceability across three key fresh fruit categories
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CommentPoland seeks new apple opportunities
Apple group Genesis Fresh has maintained its export volumes and is actively exploring new markets despite a weather-affected drop in volumes this season, according to Jan Nowakowski
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NewsSurvey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies