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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
NZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
Texas grapefruit counts on taste in Korea
Texas trade mission to Korea enthused by buyer feedback on samplings of the state’s grapefruit as it seeks to build on opening of market in 2024
Korean consumers seek out frozen alternatives as price of fresh fruit rises
Annual imports of frozen fruit on track to reach record levels for second consecutive year
Mission Produce reveals leadership succession plan
President John Pawlowski will replace founder Steve Barnard as chief executive officer in April next year
Oppy launches Dole-branded Florida strawberry programme
The company’s inaugural Florida strawberry programme under the Dole brand spans over 300 acres across four growing regions
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
China matches Peru as world’s leading table grape exporter
Country’s production expands for seventh consecutive year, as global production is forecast to rise by 545,000 tonnes
Maersk inaugurates new Manzanillo depot
Mexico expansion boosts Maersk’s connectivity and offers faster, more efficient solutions for regional trade
BASF-Nunhems to acquire Noble Seeds
The acquisition of the New Delhi-based company will enable BASF-Nunhems to become a market leader in India’s vegetable seed sector
Malaysian durian industry urged to harness GI protections to add value
The country’s durian varieties have yet to be registered internationally, which could enable stronger branding opportunities
China’s pear imports decline amid waning demand for western varieties
Domestic production area projected to decrease while exports are still on the rise
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Chile outlines ambitious plans for Indian market
Negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are advancing well, says Iván Marambio
Australian table grape exports return to form on the back of Japanese boost
Adaptive and engaging marketing programme is helping to highlight Australia’s high-quality table grape offering in Asia
USA Pears launches World Pear Day campaign
Fresh campaign sees pears rain down animated Times Square billboards and across Manhattan buses
Indonesia sends first shipment of frozen durian to China
Indonesia’s durian industry reaches a new milestone
Vietnam eyes ambitious US$1bn banana export goal
Industry leaders believe export value has the potential to triple in the coming years
Cape Town port delays disrupt South African grape exports
South Africa’s grape export season faces challenges from severe port delays and growing competition from Peru and Chile
South African mandarin production soars in landmark season
The CGA said a final volume of 53.5mn cartons represented a 19 per cent increase on initial estimates of 44.9mn cartons
Increased 2025 grower returns reflect momentum in T&G’s Apples business
New Zealand marketer set to pay a total of NZ$172mn in returns to its grower network, up 25 per cent on last season
Dole announces sale of Guayaquil port
Port and operations are to be offloaded to Terminal Investment Holding Limited, while Dole will continue to utilise the facility post-sale
Strong kiwifruit sales push Seeka profit to record levels
Company raises profit forecast, on the back of reported improved returns, excellent post-harvest performance, and cost savings