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Ahold Delhaize appoints Europe CCO
Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia
Zespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers
Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products
Global seed sector gathers in Istanbul
World Seed Congress takes place this week amid ongoing trade discussions that threaten seed availability and food security
Asia’s largest wholesale market bans Turkish apples
Azadpur market chairman confirms blockade in response to “current circumstances” surrounding India-Pakistan conflict
Lengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe
The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa
Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Brand building pays off big for Flash Gala
Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone
Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations
Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear
Flash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons
South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets
Hass Avocado Board partners with dieticians on education campaign
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
Taiyuan Lao Ge previously sold Bt1bn worth of Thai durian in just one day
Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
South African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
Global convenience retail to surpass US$1trn by 2029
IGD forecasts changes to the convenience retail sector, with sales projected to exceed US$1trn by 2029
Joy Wing Mau and Aeon Retail collaborate on Superplum mango launch
Collaboration exemplifies growing partnership between China and India, according to Joy Wing Mau representative
Fairtrade “remains the go-to ethical label” for shoppers
Clear link to responsibly made products is recognised by consumers of all ages, new research shows
Fresh-cut fruit trend maintains momentum in Korea
Increasing the number of single-person households drives sales of fresh-cut fruit
Aeon and Sumitomo to expand supermarket presence in Vietnam
Vietnam seen as growth market by Japanese retailers
Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved
Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China
Sunkist spotlights California grapefruit
Group says its grapefruit combo bag is ”tailor-made for summer’s big moments”