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Ahold Delhaize appoints Europe CCO

2025-05-19T10:37:00+01:00By

Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia

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Zespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers

2025-05-19T09:57:00+01:00By

Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products

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Global seed sector gathers in Istanbul

2025-05-19T09:12:00+01:00

World Seed Congress takes place this week amid ongoing trade discussions that threaten seed availability and food security

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Asia’s largest wholesale market bans Turkish apples

2025-05-16T16:02:00+01:00By

Azadpur market chairman confirms blockade in response to “current circumstances” surrounding India-Pakistan conflict

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Lengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe

2025-05-16T13:19:00+01:00By

The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa

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Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China

2025-05-16T10:33:00+01:00By

Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe

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Brand building pays off big for Flash Gala

2025-05-16T07:53:00+01:00By

Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone

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Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations

2025-05-16T06:03:00+01:00By

Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear  

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Flash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons

2025-05-15T15:31:00+01:00By

South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets

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Hass Avocado Board partners with dieticians on education campaign

2025-05-15T08:04:00+01:00

HAB releases a series of avocado-centred recipes, highlighting the health benefits of the versatile fruit 

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Thai Ministry of Commerce partners with Chinese influencer to sell fruit

2025-05-14T07:43:00+01:00

Taiyuan Lao Ge previously sold Bt1bn worth of Thai durian in just one day 

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Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season

2025-05-13T16:26:00+01:00By

The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding

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South African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues

2025-05-09T16:09:00+01:00By

South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele

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Global convenience retail to surpass US$1trn by 2029

2025-05-09T10:55:00+01:00By

IGD forecasts changes to the convenience retail sector, with sales projected to exceed US$1trn by 2029

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Joy Wing Mau and Aeon Retail collaborate on Superplum mango launch

2025-05-09T02:42:00+01:00By

Collaboration exemplifies growing partnership between China and India, according to Joy Wing Mau representative