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T&G Global appoints Goldman Sachs to assist with sale
Goldman Sachs to aid BayWa AG’s plans to sell majority shareholding in New Zealand-based fruit business
Agricultural shipments from India to Gulf region resume
Slow cargo movement and additional costs alongside reduced access mean the situation remains challenging for fresh produce exporters
First South African table grapes arrive in Philippines market
The country’s table grape industry has confirmed that South Africa has added another export market in South East Asia to its portfolio
Vietnamese exporters grapple with China’s new import regulations
New measures set to expand registration scope, tighten documentation requirement and raise food safety management standards come into effect from 1 June
Report finds high rate of Vietnamese passionfruit violate EU pesticide limits
A 32 per cent violation rate of maximum residue limits could see Vietnamese passionfruit face stricture export measures to the EU
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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
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Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Tevel secures funding for flying robot harvesters
Israel-based agritech company raises US$18m in Series C funding as it works to address labour shortages in fruit supply chains
Zespri issues first 2026/27 guidance with strong harvest underway
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer provides early season forecast with returns expected at similar levels to 2025
Hainan tropical fruit alliance formed to expand exports
Alliance plans to leverage Hainan’s new Free Trade Port status
AgroFresh raises prices as conflict drives up costs
Shelf-life extension specialist implements ‘global price adjustment’ to cope with increasing input inflation
Driscoll’s launches The Berry Patch Book Club
The berry company has introduced four original digital books for early readers, building on its brand focus on shared family moments
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Malaysian fruit prices at mercy of supply chain disruption
Middle East conflict sends input and transport costs climbing for growers with consumers set to feel the pinch
Industry leaders to speak at AFL Southeast Asia Meet Up
Senior executives from CP Axtra, T&G Global, Fresh Fruit-X, and Frutura Asia among a host of high-profile figures set to share insights at Bangkok event
Court ruling deals blow to Chilean cherry exporters in Maersk Saltoro case
Chile’s Constitutional Court rejects Maersk’s liability and upholds compensation limit
Climate shift sparks surge in tropical fruit production in South Korea
Supermarkets stocking more locally grown fruit including bananas and citrus
Hapag-Lloyd signs cooperation agreements with Indian government
Shipping line has agreed to explore reflagging vessels under Indian registry and collaborate on port infrastructure development
South African apple sector poised for growth despite challenges
Despite Middle East conflict, supply chain disruption and rising costs, South Africa’s apple and pear industry is optimistic about the future
US trade mission takes produce bodies to Vietnam
California Fresh Fruit Association, California Prune Board, Potatoes USA and Washington Apple Commission head to Vietnam
Philippines banana industry braces for Middle East impact
Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association says country may lose US$200mn in revenue following loss of key markets
Unifrutti Group launches premium blood orange juice with Sam’s Club China
Collaboration expands Unifrutti’s premium Mediterranean offering in China with one of the first blood orange juices available in the region
Sunkist Growers appoints two new directors to leadership team
The citrus cooperative has appointed Joshua Carr as director of procurement and Stephen Sheldon as director of global business development