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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Ceres Fruit Growers completes multi-million rand facility overhaul
CFG has invested heavily in new logistics capacity, mobile racking, real-time pallet tracking, automated packing technology and energy resilience
Del Monte Corporation boosts revolving credit facility by US$150mn
Del Monte has secured an additional US$150mn in revolving credit capacity as it looks to strengthen liquidity and support its ongoing growth
Vietnam reduces durian bottleneck to China
Government to improve export code process as season ramps up
Australian macadamia crop forecast tempers growth prediction
Crop estimate revised down, but overall production is expected to exceed last year’s crop
New Zealand leverages livestreaming for impact in Vietnam
Promotional campaign run by NZTE heads online with digital showcase
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Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
GPG launches four new Oregon blueberry varieties globally
Launch in international markets outside US and Canada marks a “significant step forward” for the industry, according to Global Plant Genetics
Agong Durian debuts authenticated Musang King durians
New durian brand launches in Singapore using AI-powered, blockchain traceability to stand out
Indonesian mangoes set high export goals
Government sets sights on Japan as the next step in export development
US sees potential in Vietnamese fruit market
US agriculture exports to Vietnam have surged in the past two years and improved access creates new openings for the fruit trade
Korea reports increase in fresh fruit exports
Growth tied to rising demand for the country’s premium strawberries, pears, and grapes across south-east Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
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California avocado harvest on track at 330mn pounds
The California Avocado Commission says strong retail partnerships, marketing programmes and a new grower-led campaign are driving demand
FairPrice cuts local vegetable range
Retailer aims to provide best value for customers but the decision clashes with Singaporean domestic production goals
South Africa’s 2026 lemon season navigates rain and geopolitical headwinds
Despite weather-hit harvests and export route disruptions caused by Middle East conflict, the lemon season remains on track to deliver 49.4mn cartons
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Cool Carriers takes delivery of second Snow-class reefer vessel
World’s largest specialised reefer operator welcomes Snow Flake into fleet, as newbuilding programme advances
Oregon pear growers face ruin after ‘extremely difficult’ campaign
Combination of psylla infestation, drought, rising costs, labour shortages and trade tensions brings some growers to brink
South Africa citrus sector faces critical market access challenges
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele has called on South Africa’s new ministerial appointments to act swiftly on trade negotiations
First new-season Alpine Fresh blueberries to China sell out in one hour
Container opening at Jiaxing’s Haiguangxing Market marks launch of Peruvian blueberry season
AP Moller Capital invests in Philippine cold chain operator AC Logistics
Partnership to accelerate AC Logistics’ growth and strengthen Philippine supply chains
Fall Creek to spotlight machine-harvestable blueberry breakthrough at field day
Retailers from North America, Chile, and Northern Europe, Fall Creek Collection growers and Sekoya programme licensees to attend Fall Creek’s first global high-chill field and forum in Oregon