All Asia articles – Page 13
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NewsFirst Chilean cherries of the season arrive in China
The 2024/25 season gets underway as 80 cartons of Chilean cherries arrive in Shanghai
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NewsOcean Network Express faces up to climate change challenge
In its latest annual sustainability report, Chief executive Jeremy Nixon reconfirms ”urgent need to address the growing implications of climate change”
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NewsSize matters as Greek kiwifruit exporters select markets
Larger fruit sizes last season encouraged Greek suppliers to focus more on markets outside Europe, with North and South America increasingly a target
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NewsEgyptian citrus turns to Europe
Europe has struggled under the weight of the citrus volumes being diverted from the East Asian market, but issues in South Africa and Brazil mean opportunities remain for Egyptian suppliers
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NewsZespri tries to win grower support for Northern Hemisphere expansion
Kiwifruit company wants to add 2,500ha of mainly SunGold to its offshore production in next six years, but needs green light from its NZ members
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NewsSouth African avocados arrive in China for first time
Exporter Westfalia Fruit hails landmark achievement for South African avocado export business in potentially huge market
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NewsMaersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
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NewsMission to boost Australia-Japan trade relations underway
Japanese fresh produce buyers to visit growing regions in Melbourne, Mundubbera, Bundaberg, Coffs Harbour and Sydney
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NewsDP World says new, high-tech vessels cut costs and benefit planet
Addition of two more advanced ships is part of plan to introduce greater fuel efficiency across its entire fleet, says company
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NewsSoluna apple shows promise in Asia, as production expands
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
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NewsBelgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
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NewsConflict and cold weather cramp Ecuador’s banana exports
A succession of challenges have made it hard for the country to build on increasing market demand, says AEBE
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NewsKorea grants access to New Zealand blueberries
New Zealand government estimates new market access worth NZ$5m to the country’s blueberry exporters
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NewsDiMuto releases AI-powered marketplace assistant to support fresh produce procurement
New tool developed as part of Google for Startups Accelerator programme can be fully integrated into the DiMuto platform
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NewsRijk Zwaan: room for sweet pepper growth in Asia
Vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan hosted a sweet pepper seminar in Hong Kong at the start of September to discuss the “enormous” market potential in the region
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NewsIndian exporters buoyed by improved container rates
Boost to export industries including fresh produce comes as major shipping line announces major new investment
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NewsTwo Chilean exporters secure direct deal with Freshippo
Copefruit and Garcés Fruit will supply fresh fruit direct to almost 400 Chinese stores operated by Alibaba-owned supermarket chain
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NewsBrazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow
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NewsBetrimex secures coconut partnership with Jiangnan Market group
Vietnamese importer-exporter signs MoU with Jiangnan Market Imported Fruit Chamber of Commerce
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Exclusive interviews with outgoing WAC president Todd Fryhover and Foodhall’s head of fresh merchandise, Agus Lawi, plus features on Indonesia, apples, grapes, citrus and more