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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.

HortiRoad2India

Dutch experts look to transform India’s fresh produce supply chains

2024-03-18T12:57:00+00:00By

Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India event offers chance to learn how Dutch technology could open up new market opportunities for Indian fruit and veg suppliers

Bayer Generative AI tool

Bayer pilots generative AI tool for agriculture

2024-03-15T11:57:00+00:00By

System has been trained by Bayer agronomists and proprietary data to benefit farmers, agronomic advisors, and other industry users

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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

Chilean cherries bowl

Chilean cherry exports flat in 2023/24

2024-03-14T14:59:00+00:00By

Cherry Committee reports record-breaking season in China, but shipments to non-Asian markets down

Asia Fruit Logistica Meeting

Asia Fruit Logistica Business Meet-Up bound for Bangkok

2024-03-14T07:54:00+00:00

Asia Fruit Logistica’s roadshow of Asia Business Meet-Ups heads to the Thai capital on 3 April

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First Zespri kiwifruit charter of 2024 heads to China

2024-03-14T05:15:00+00:00

Vessel carrying 2,500 tonnes of kiwifruit is the first of 63 charted ships expected to be used this season  

Jazz New Season TandG

T&G announces excellent start to 2024 Jazz season

2024-03-13T05:15:00+00:00By

Near-perfect weather conditions and restoration efforts produce good quality crop following Cyclone Gabrielle  

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

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Climate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business

2024-03-12T09:50:00+00:00By

United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production

Costa Group world's heaviest blueberry

Costa Group grows record-setting blueberry

2024-03-12T07:02:00+00:00By

Australian fresh produce company develops and grows the world’s heaviest blueberry according to Guinness World Records

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AvoAmerica avocado fields Peru

Unifrutti buys two Peruvian suppliers to boost blueberry and avocado supply

2024-03-10T16:25:00+00:00By

Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru set to bolster distributor’s supply base as global demand for both products continues to grow

Dole Global Women Fresh

Dole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day

2024-03-08T10:15:00+00:00By

World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry

John Pawlowski Mission Produce

Mission Produce appoints new president and COO

2024-03-08T05:54:00+00:00By

John Pawlowski joins Mission with more than 25 years in the global food and foodservice industry most recently serving as president and COO of Lipari Foods

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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Centenary celebration for SRCC in South Africa’s lemon valley

2024-03-06T09:52:00+00:00By

The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business