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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Chiquita joins Fresh Express and Planet Harvest on Fresh Communities Tour
US-based initiative expands access to fresh, nutritious food and has already distributed 10,000 fresh food boxes
Oppy celebrates 25 years as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Recognition comes as Oppy continues to expand its global operations following its strategic integration with Dole Diversified North America
New Zealand announces plans to strengthen plant variety rights
Industry leaders welcome the proposed changes noting opportunities to bring more high-value varieties to market
CGA reacts to flooding across multiple South African provinces
Citrus-growing regions hit by extreme weather as South African authorities declare a natural disaster
Zespri welcomes Bay of Plenty development plan
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter says investment deal should address bottlenecks and support industry growth
Conversations
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
Tough harvest leads to slow sales opening for Australian almonds
Harvest rains push back processing and limit inshell potential
Chinese blueberries carve out new space in South-East Asia
Industry makes inroads into markets across the region, driven by advances in varieties, quality and marketing
Orchard View lands cherry export honour
As the Oregon-based grower gears up for its domestic campaign, it is recognised for contribution to Asian exports
Mexico’s new Japanese milestone
First shipment of bell peppers is exported following years of negotiations
Sunkist Growers appoints Anuj Girdhar as CFO
Anuj Girdhar will oversee finance, accounting, strategy and innovation, and information technology teams at the citrus cooperative
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CMI Orchards marks sustainability progress
US-based fresh produce company publishes first annual impact report
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Hapag-Lloyd on biofuel shipping initiative
Company will transport around 3,300 TEU of cargo using shipping line’s biofuel-powered services between Asia and Europe
Dole pleased with ’solid start’ to 2026
Group reports year-on-year revenue growth for the opening quarter, although net income is down on 2025
Australian avocados cater to mums in Singapore
Mother’s Day campaign partners with six local cafés to showcase Australian avocados
Penang durian growers tackle fakes with technology
QR codes are being used to provide digital authentication to maintain differentiation
Avocados Australia appoints Milton Bazley as CEO
Outgoing CEO John Tyas retires after 14 years with the organisation
Turkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
Revenue and profitability down for Maersk in Q1
Shipping giant sees revenue fall to US$12.97bn and EBITDA drop to US$1.75bn in the opening quarter of 2026
South African table grape industry shows resilience
Industry body Sati said the season demonstrated the country’s ability to adapt and remain competitive under pressure
Taiwanese mangoes get direct route to Japan
Tainan city government will help operate export pre-order service while locals get their first taste of a new mango offering