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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
New Zealand apple industry hails ‘best season’ in long time
As industry’s recovery from tough four years continues, association leader confirms new harvest exceeds expectations
South Africa exports record volume of table grapes
Industry association chief Mecia Petersen suggests retaining market share in expanding markets like the US must be priority
BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
Banana workers face ‘worsening crisis’, says new report
ITUC’s latest Global Rights Index suggests worker rights have been diminished in various parts of the world
Mission Produce generates record second-quarter revenue
Avocado specialist says Q2 revenue increase of 28 per cent was driven by its marketing and distribution segment
Conversations
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
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
Seeka unveils red-skinned Nashi Ruby Roo
The pear was developed in collaboration with New Zealand’s Prevar and Plant & Food Research and grown in Australia
Asiafruit Magazine 30th anniversary survey: have your say
Take part in Asiafruit Magazine’s 30th anniversary survey: share your views on how the market has changed over the past three decades, and how it’s going to evolve in the future
USHBC creates blueberry innovation programme
The first-ever Blueberry Boost Accelerator seeks the next generation of food and consumer product innovation
Prevar launches New Zealand’s first pinky-red fleshed apple
Small volumes of the Fizz to be released to key markets this season
Justin Chadwick has left the building
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele pays tribute to Justin Chadwick after 25 years at the helm of South African citrus
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UK apple growers target Vietnam in new export push
Growers want to find a new market for premium, larger-sized apples
BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
South African avocados on target
As the first shipments are sold in China exports to traditional markets have been strong, although prices have now dropped
Bangladeshi mangoes enter China market
First shipment arrives after China granted access in July 2024
California table grape season underway
Coachella Valley began harvesting in mid-May and is expected to continue into min-July before San Joaquin Valley season will begin
First Dominican Republic table grapes arrive in the US
The historic shipment of Timpson and Allison grapes was coordinated by Bloom Fresh and the Dominican government
WAO and Haldiram’s partner on new avocado menu
Menu features five traditional Indian dishes including avocado sev puri and avocado chatpata paneer tikka
Early monsoon rainfall damages India’s vegetable crops
Heavy rains in India’s southwest regions cause significant price hikes for tomatoes, greens and onions
California Avocado Commission promotes Ken Melban to president
Melban first joined the CAC in 2011 as director, issues management and has served as the organisation’s vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organisation, since late 2023
Trade mission puts Australian horticulture on show
Around 40 fresh produce buyers from key export markets in Asia-Pacific and Middle East will tour growers, processors and retailers in southern Queensland