All Asia articles – Page 3
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PromotionAsiafruit Thailand edition out now
Thailand’s challenging year, Fresh Focus Cherry plus category spotlights on apples and pears, citrus, grapes and more
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica on track for record-breaking 2026 edition
Exhibitor registration opens early for Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, with bookings already up 23 per cent on same period last year
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NewsChile welcomes cold treatment pilot in India
Approval of trial shipments of fruit subjected to cold treatment during transit opens new opportunities for the Andean nation
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NewsLaos longan and durian gain access to China
New agreements follow a series of initiatives between the countries to improve Laos growing techniques
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NewsTikTok trend convinces retailer to source more premium grapes
Demand for South Korean Shine Muscat expected to be high in coming weeks, says Swedish retailer
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NewsTwo iconic New Zealand apple varieties mark 40 years
Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy, were first developed by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute in 1985
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PromotionComing soon: Asiafruit Lunar New Year edition
As markets across Asia gear up for the Year of the Horse in 2026, Asiafruit’s Lunar New Year edition brings you everything you need to know ahead of this peak period on Asia’s fresh produce trade calendar
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NewsFlash Gala turns heads in China market
Leading South African exporters say the branded apple has changed the way retailers look at apples
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NewsSpanish F&V exports to China plummet
Drop is largely due the decline in shipments of oranges, plums and mandarins
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NewsPhilippines announces government aid for banana industry
Department of Agriculture unveils package of interventions to fight spread of Panama disease and boost exports
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NewsFuture of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues
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NewsGlobal blueberry demand rises as supply becomes more diverse
Global demand for blueberries continues to rise, with North America and Europe leading the way, according to the latest RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025. The report highlights growing consumption alongside an increasingly diverse global supply landscape
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NewsEzhou Huahu International Airport emerges as a major airfreight hub in China
International cargo throughput doubles as fresh produce trade takes advantage of central location
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Indonesia’s untapped potential
Digital transformation and a growing middle class have led to major consumer behaviour shifts, opening new retail and marketing channels for fresh produce marketers
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NewsWrap calls for more countries to target food waste ahead of COP30
Just 30 countries include food loss and/or waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions, missing ‘huge opportunity’ to cut global emissions
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NewsRijk Zwaan grows sales 9 per cent to €684mn in centenary year
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has reported 9 per cent sales growth to €684mn in its 2024/25 financial year, with expansion across virtually all regions and crops despite lower net profit
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NewsKorean persimmons gain access to China
Authorities agree on the market access protocol, concluding more than a decade of negotiations
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FeaturesDP World navigates changing fresh produce logistics landscape
Alfred Whitman, DP World’s global vice president and vertical lead – perishables, explains how global supply chains are shaping fresh produce trade and how his company is working to enhance efficiency in an increasingly challenging logistics environment
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NewsAustralian avocado industry eyes China access as Western Australia reports record harvest
National production estimated to hit 171,163 tonnes within the next two years, up from 150,913 tonnes in 2023/24