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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Sweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected
Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway
‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
Shaffe rebrands as Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance
The 34-year-old advocacy group for Southern Hemisphere fresh fruit exporters has adopted a new name and logo to better reflect its mission of unifying the diverse regional fruit sector
Costa registers five new blueberry varieties in Laos
Registration follows successful launch of its Laos blueberry farm earlier this year
Jingold achieves 96 per cent recycled packaging in sustainability push
Italian kiwifruit company says it has passed a number of milestones in first-ever sustainability report
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant returns to Fruitnet’s podcast series to explain 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
Genesis Fresh eyes global expansion despite labour shortages
Polish exporter Genesis Fresh is preparing for a larger apple crop this season while navigating climate uncertainties and labour shortages
New Zealand’s 26 Seasons signs Saudi strawberry partnership
26 Seasons and Qassim Strawberry & Fruit Cooperative Society sign commercial partnership
Australia to review alternative biosecurity measures for the import of Philippines bananas
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) strongly opposes the proposal saying “imports are unnecessary”
Fall Creek names Marc de Beer new CEO
Blueberry genetics specialist Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has appointed Marc de Beer as chief executive officer, bringing two decades of leadership experience in animal nutrition and genetics to drive the company’s next phase of global growth
SanLucar forges ahead with Asian expansion
Premium brand now available in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and central China
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Plant Sciences Genetics expands global berry breeding operations
California-based Plant Sciences Genetics has quadrupled its EMEA operations over the past decade through strategic partnerships and key berry commercialisation, with plans to launch new raspberry varieties across Europe and Africa in 2026
Belgian Truval Conference pear makes introduction in Japan
A warm welcome was given to the presentation of Truval Conference pears from Belgium at this month’s Osaka World Expo in Japan
South Africa’s FPEF appoints Piet de Jager as new CEO
Chartered Accountant with extensive agricultural experience takes helm at key South African fresh produce export organisation
South Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges
South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges
South Africa ends citrus exports to Europe early
The Citrus Growers’ Association and Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum of South Africa have announced an early closure of the 2025 citrus export season to Europe, describing it as a goodwill gesture to European producers
Australian avocado sales rise despite production dip
Industry body reports growth in domestic demand and export markets as production is forecast to reach 170,000 tonnes within two years
California Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
Sun World spotlights late-season variety innovation
Breeder welcomed more than 300 guests to August 2025 Field Day Event
Seafrigo expands presence in Australia with new state-of-the-art facility
New 10,000m² warehouse at Melbourne Airport features vastly increases operational capacity in the region
Driscoll’s appoints Jiunn Shih as first global marketing chief
Appointment reunites former Zespri executive with ex-CEO Dan Mathieson, and underscores company’s commitment to strengthening global brand presence