All Asia articles – Page 6
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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
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NewsCentralised approach helps Chilean cherries reach Asia
Logistics giant Maersk says “seamless” supply chain management has helped Geofrut to expand into more distant markets
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NewsHow AI and automation are rebooting the fresh produce business
Fruit Logistica’s new trend report reveals how artificial intelligence is accelerating change in global fruit and vegetable supply chains
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NewsChile close to implementing electronic phytosanitary system for exports to China
Following successful pilot at four Chinese ports, Ecert is set to be officially launched in December
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NewsAvocados Australia appoints MasterChef judge as international culinary ambassador
Audra Morrice to lead culinary workshops and mentorship initiatives across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
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NewsPhilippines says yes to Peruvian avocados
New deal gives Peru access to a market of 110mn consumers
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NewsPeruvian bananas and pomegranates secure access to China
Phytosanitary protocols signed at official ceremony in Lima
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NewsMaersk announces US$2bn India port expansion and strategic initiatives
AP Moller-Maersk has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives to expand its operational footprint in India, including a proposed US$2bn investment in Pipavav port infrastructure and the flagging of two vessels under the Indian registry
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NewsGlobal fresh produce exports hit 148mn tonnes in 2024
Worldwide exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew 2 per cent to 148mn tonnes in 2024, with China, Spain and the Netherlands leading global shipments according to UN trade data