Industry analysis from Asiafruit

Analysis and insight for the Asia-Pacific fresh produce business.

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US Northwest pear industry set for production rebound in 2025/26

2025-07-17T13:08:00+01:00By

After several seasons of reduced volumes, Oregon and Washington pear growers are anticipating a significant production increase for 2025/26, with plans to strategically expand exports despite global market challenges

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Analysis: Is Chiquita Panama past the point of no return?

2025-07-17T09:03:00+01:00By

Strike action has pushed the multinational out of the Central American country, possibly forever. So what does the future hold for the people and plantations it has supported for more than a century?

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The future is bright for tropicals

2025-06-26T11:49:00+01:00By

Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales

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Thailand partners with major petrol stations on mango giveaway

2025-06-13T06:33:00+01:00By

PT, PTT, Bangchak, and Susco customers to receive 1kg of free mangoes from growers in Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces 

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Analysis: Peru’s export business is right on trend

2025-05-28T09:49:00+01:00By

Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports

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Analysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth

2025-04-24T09:43:00+01:00By

Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier

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Fruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1

2025-02-21T14:42:00+00:00By

The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology

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Analysis: New Zealand’s exports back on track

2025-02-12T15:20:00+00:00By

Wayne Prowse brings you up to speed on recent key trends in the country’s fresh fruit export trade

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Fruit Logistica: How can the perishable logistics business grow in 2024?

2024-03-06T23:11:00+00:00By

The Logistics Hub hosted a panel discussion involving Maersk’s Bruce Marshall and Rafael Llerena of Easyfresh

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Fruit Logistica: Rethinking horticulture

2024-03-05T15:07:00+00:00By

New solutions for today’s challenges in the world of fresh produce were under the spotlight on the Fresh Produce Forum stage

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Fruit Logistica: A deep dive into future fresh produce trade flows

2024-02-27T17:34:00+00:00By

One of the keynote sessions on the Logistics Hub stage saw Thomas Eskesen discuss the overall sustainability of perishable shipping from a global perspective

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Comment: Bumpy journeys ahead for grape suppliers

2024-01-29T14:46:00+00:00By

Of all the perishable cargoes affected by the Panama Canal drought, the Red Sea crisis, and infrastructure issues in South Africa, table grapes have been worst hit. And now, market prices may be about to fall

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Italy supports cable-car system for apples

2023-11-20T13:16:00+00:00By

The Italian government has backed Melinda’s unique plan to remove truck journeys between its Predaia packhouse and its mountain storage centre

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Positive forecast for global avocado business

2023-05-09T09:05:00+01:00By

The avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market, according to a Rabobank report

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Tomatoes remain big business

2023-04-27T09:49:00+01:00By

Growth in volume and value of globally traded fresh and chilled tomatoes shows the appetite remains for the salad staple