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Essential stories, analysis and research from Asia’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on imports, retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.

AF Feb March

Asiafruit Fresh Produce India edition out now

2024-03-15T05:23:00+00:00By

Special event issue provides an in-depth look at the Indian market, plus Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes 2024 inside

Fairtrade bananas

More support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs

2024-03-12T12:37:00+00:00By

The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation

Zespri RubyRed

Zespri RubyRed to hit million tray milestone this season

2024-03-08T03:27:00+00:00By

Zespri’s red kiwifruit offering will be shipped to predominantly Asian markets including Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first time

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Zespri uses pillbox packaging for daily fruit push

2024-03-01T16:36:00+00:00By

A Zespri survey in Singapore found the significant role forgetfulness plays in limiting fruit consumption, inspiring the adoption of the daily dose packs common in the pharmaceutical industry

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Industry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India

2024-03-01T03:33:00+00:00By

Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai

Autumncrisp in Field in Hand

Grape growers gather for Sun World Autumncrisp Symposium

2024-02-28T08:06:00+00:00By

Growers and marketers come together following launch of global Autumncrisp campaign  

Zespri SunGold in NZ

Zespri preparing return to strong growth in kiwifruit supply in 2024

2024-02-15T05:46:00+00:00By

Kiwifruit marketer expects to ship 193m trays of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit thanks to improved growing conditions

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Apple marketing in 2024? It’s complicated…

2024-02-14T07:00:00+00:00By

With a broader range of product types, an array of trademarked brands, and a series of targeted marketing programmes, the business of selling apples has changed dramatically in recent years

Australian table grapes in Indonesia

Indonesia trade resumes after import permits issued

2024-02-13T03:18:00+00:00By

Government issues first horticulture import permits for 2024 after lengthy delay

Cotton Candy table grapes from Bloom Fresh

Bloom Fresh to license proprietary varieties in China

2024-02-08T03:53:00+00:00By

Breeder to support licensees and act against nurseries and growers who illegitimately use proprietary varieties and trademarks

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Pink Lady

Apple & Pear Australia launches new IP development venture Twenty Degrees

2024-02-07T06:06:00+00:00By

Twenty Degrees to specialise in commercial development of branded fresh produce, integrating Apal UK subsidiary Coregeo and managing Apal trademarks including Pink Lady

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Waybeyond refreshes brand identity and strategic focus

2024-01-31T05:52:00+00:00By

Crop management software expands offering to make agronomy data more accessible for low- to mid-tech growers 

US Cherries Hong Kong 2019

Hong Kong potential for US exporters

2024-01-31T03:41:00+00:00By

Hong Kong imports from US recover in 2023 growing 20 per cent  

California Avocados Whole and Cut

California Avocado Commission season forecast predicts shorter crop

2024-01-30T06:21:00+00:00By

Volumes down on last season but delayed picking could see production spike  

INI Farms and LuLu Group International sign the MoU

INI Farms signs deal to supply bananas to retailer LuLu Group

2024-01-25T03:42:00+00:00By

Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East