Latest news stories from Asiafruit
News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day
Global pineapple producer, distributor and marketer highlights the fruit’s rise in popularity
Japanese concern as local citrus varieties reported in China
Growers call for Japanese authorities to investigate after reports Beni Princess saplings have made their way overseas
AgroBerries Group announces strategic expansion into Laos
AgroBerries is entering Asia through a joint venture in Laos, partnering with Mekong Blue to grow Mountain Blue Orchards blueberry varieties
Korean melons build momentum in Japan
Promotional push targets single-person households in an effort to grow exports
Cambodia sends first loads of fresh produce via new overland route to China
New transit system marks a departure from traditional maritime routes and informal border crossings
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
FreshMatch launches at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026
New platform enables pre-scheduled meetings between global buyers and exhibitors
Korea extends preferential tariff on Taiwanese fruit
New time frame captures Taiwan’s mango season which begins in June
Family Tree Farms celebrates 18-year Mountain Blue Orchards partnership
Family Tree Farms retains exclusive rights to programme’s original varieties as partnership evolves
AgroBerries Group expands global blueberry offer with Mountain Blue Orchards
New licensing agreements cover China, Mexico, the US, Canada and Peru
Maersk appoints Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific regional president
The logistics giant has promoted Elliott to the permanent role of regional president for Asia Pacific, a position he has held on an interim basis
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Californian grapes team up with NFL’s Davante Adams for Australian showcase
Los Angeles Rams player will help promote Californian grapes during the NFL’s first regular-season football game in Australia
China Eastern launches new airfreight connection to Adelaide
New service opens up capacity for 45 tonnes of airfreighted exports each week
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The CGA has increased its lemon export projection by nearly 4mn cartons following favourable growing conditions
Pakistani mango exports fall as Gulf conflict disrupts trade
Local traders expect drop in exports by at least 30 per cent amid ongoing impacts of fighting in Middle East
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
Kölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
Importer expects ‘very positive’ European season, as industry continues shift towards high-performing, licensed varieties
South African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally
Korean strawberry industry targets 52-week production
Producers and technology providers meet to explore how year-round production might be achieved
Chile eyes export opportunities in the Philippines
Fresh fruit expected to become an increasingly important trade commodity between the two nations