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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Rijk Zwaan launches high-resistance Rugose Defense varieties
Raft of new varieties claim high resistance to aggressive pathogen and are compatible with all commercially available rootstocks
Hi-tech New Zealand strawberries on the horizon
Government partners with 26 Seasons to scale up indoor growing system after successful pilot
New Lunar New Year offering from Goldenberry Farms
Limited edition Lucky Golden Fruits product encases goldenberries in festive new packaging
IG International partners with Fyllo for precision farming
Precision agriculture company to provide real-time farm data and insights to help improve production
Indian tariff relief for Australian citrus
Australian industry welcomes new FTA, which is set to provide a boost for citrus exporters
Conversations
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Fruitbox 93 · Carlos Bonet & José Vottero, Fresh Fruit-X
Carlos and José speak with Chris about tapping into the potential of the Asian market as the engine of the planet shifts to the east
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
African avocados advantaged by China trade
Avocados set to be one of the winners of efforts to boost trade between China and Africa
Australian produce delegation travels to Japan
Major fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers set off to strengthen industry relationships in key Asian market
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Ambrosia apples hit European shelves
Harvest volumes in Piedmont and Val Venosta are at the same level as last year, with apple quality said to be good
Limoneira appoints Stewart Lockwood as VP of field operations
Lockwood will be directly responsible for the harvesting and grower services departments
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Chilean truckers call off strike
Union boss said it would take one of two more days for flow of trucks carrying fruit to ports to normalise
Ecuador sees slowdown in banana exports
Shipments down by more than 10 per cent since the start of 2022 says Acorbanec
Maersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
Asia Fruit Logistica heads back to Hong Kong
Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show returns to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023
DAFF’s David Ironside takes on import role
AHEIA welcomes DAFF’s appointment of former plant export operations manager to import role
‘Big opportunities’ in Vietnamese fruit sector
Supplier forecasts major growth in exports and domestic supply if Vietnam can attract overseas investment, open up new markets, and modernise production methods
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
PBNW prepares global celebrations for World Pear Day
US organisation enlists chefs from around the world for seventh annual celebration of pears
Automation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
Fresh From Farm raises seed funding
Indian agri-business start-up secures more funds to support its predictive analysis-driven fresh produce distribution operation