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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Banana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
Valencia volumes down in California
Survey results suggest packout will fall short of 2021/22 season
South Africa’s late table grape regions report good crops
With less than three months of the country’s grape season left, the focus is now firmly on the mid- and late-season regions of the Western Cape
Asiafruit February out now
Chile edition details the country’s plan for export growth post-pandemic including an interview with Asoex’s Iván Marambio, while Japan feature examines the market’s current cost crunch
Maersk to unify Hamburg Süd and Sealand brands
Shipping company to integrate all of its brands under one unified Maersk banner
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris 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
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Proseal celebrates 25 years
From humble beginnings, UK-headquartered company becomes world leader in tray sealing solutions
New Zealand horticulture sets NZ$12bn target
New industry strategy aims to double the farmgate value of horticulture production by 2035
South Africans call for political intervention after citrus stalemate
With the country’s citrus growers set to decide on their future market supply, exports to the EU remain up in the air
Mission Control ready to launch
Avocado giant to implement new ripening process at UK distribution centre following successful trial
Macadamias Australia sells orchards
Canadian pension fund PSP Investments pays more than A$100m for 1,000ha of Queensland macadamia orchards
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Dole sells Fresh Vegetables Division to Fresh Express
Chiquita subsidiary acquires Dole’s Fresh Vegetables segment for approximately US$293m, subject to regulatory approval
Vietnam says yes to Uruguayan mandarins
Asian country joins a growing list of global markets for Uruguay, whose citrus industry has experience a resurgence in recent years
Vegetable shortage looms in NZ
Industry organisation says floodwaters pose contamination risk
StePac packaging helps reduce emissions
Research from Wageningen University shows packaging company’s modified atmosphere offerings reduce food waste and its associated greenhouse gasses
Positive outlook for NZ apple crop
Industry expects good quality and size for export crop with growth of new varieties to continue
Iranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
South Africa expects average apple and pear export crop
Three years of significant growth in South African apple and pear exports ends with moderate predictions for 2023
BayWa spends millions on better facilities
Group says significant new investment in Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand has improved its ability to supply high-quality fresh produce
Claridock launches new trade platform
Online trade database introduced as a market place for fresh produce buyers and suppliers
Japanese fruit imports drop
Increasing costs and a weak yen drove Japanese fruit imports down in 2022 while prices soared to record levels