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Rising costs hit Japanese fruit market
Rising production and logistics costs are pushing fruit prices up and consumer consumption and expenditure down
Shaffe launches Master’s degree for fresh produce industry professionals
Association says the international qualification is the first Master’s designed by the industry and for the industry
Northwest cherries kick off China campaign
Health benefits of cherries to be highlighted at promotional events held in a number of Chinese cities
Central Retail launches premium Tops format
Tops Food Hall Sukhumvit 39 targets premium consumers offering expansive imported fruits range
Pure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets
Rockit collaborates with the Minions
Tie-up with Universal Pictures matches miniature apple brand with popular movie characters
NZ cherry exporter seeks new partners abroad
Hortinvest in New Zealand is capturing the imagination of Chinese consumers with its cherries’ story, and hopes to do the same in the UK and Europe too
Heroic team-up for Jazz apples
Jazz partners with Warner Bros for new campaign ahead of DC League of Super-Pets movie
Festival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
Camposol reports good progress towards year-round avo supply
As its avocado season enters full swing, the company has announced plans to strengthen sourcing in Spain, Morocco and Portugal
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Philippine bananas seek Japanese price hike
Philippine ambassador to Japan asks retailers to raise prices as banana exporters battle increasing costs
Jupiter marks start of RSA citrus season
The Shropshire, UK, based international fruit grower-shipper announces start of South African citrus season with exports under way to the Middle East and Indian sub-continent
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Vietnam edition features latest insights from one of Asia’s hottest markets plus Perfection Fresh CEO Michael Simonetta shares the company’s growth strategy
Supply chain disruption set to continue, finds logistics report
Uncertain conditions continue to put pressure on supply chains, says Logistics UK
WayCool Foods makes international debut
The Indian start-up continues to scale up its operations across southern and western India and recently made its first foray into the export market
Australian stonefruit takes first step in Vietnam
LPG Cutri Fruit Global sends successful trial shipment of peaches and nectarines under new protocol
Hort Connections celebrates Australian industry
Leading fresh produce event showcases innovation across the supply chain and paints positive picture for the business moving forward
Costa’s Elisa Siliato wins MOYA 2022
‘Perino Tomato - Hit the Sweet Spot’ campaign recognised with Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award
NZ Avocado Collective launches
Three of New Zealand’s leading avocado growers join forces to streamline efficiencies and deliver more consistent offering
United front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates