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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
The Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
Tasmanian cherry exports reach record value
Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam remained the key export destinations for the 2025/26 season
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
Westfalia Fruit India, Sweet C, and Namdhari’s Group scoop the Fresh Produce India Awards 2026
India’s appetite for premium produce drives new growth opportunities
Fresh Produce India hears how health awareness and new marketing channels are shifting market towards higher-value fruit and veg
Flexibility drives innovation at AVI Global Plast
Vertically integrated operations help AVI Global Plast meet changing needs of fresh produce industry and its customers.
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
Zespri targets further growth in China
One senior executive sees “huge” potential to increase fruit consumption across the market
Tru-Cape plants historic apple tree marking 364 years
South Africa’s apple industry has marked a historic milestone with the planting of only the fourth known Witte Wijnappel tree in the country
T&G’s Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand
Major milestone reflects sustained global demand and years of investment in the marketer’s integrated end-to-end apples system
Seeka targets 47mn trays amid weather and fuel challenges
Supplier provides update on New Zealand kiwifruit season, as well as plans for expansion in Australia
Driscoll’s appoints Darci Vetter as vice-president of public affairs
Former US chief agricultural negotiator joins berry giant’s leadership team to support global governmental affairs strategy
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Stemilt signs licensing agreement for premium cherries
US grower partners with LFP and Brandt’s Fruit Trees to extend season into September with premium, late-summer varieties
Zespri reports record Northern Hemisphere SunGold kiwifruit season
As Italy achieves close to year-round supply, company records 24 per cent increase in counter-seasonal volume
AvoGrey Greenskin avocados win gold at NZ awards
Bred by David Grey and marketed exclusively by MG Group, volumes of the variety are expected to increase over the next five years
Queensland growers face mounting costs despite support measures
Growers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty across freight, fertiliser, fuel and packaging
Redpop apple expands presence in Asia with launch into new market
Move follows targets announced in 2025 to double production by 2028
Lulu flies in produce to meet festive demand
Fruits and vegetables shipped in from India to ensure ample supply for Vishu celebrations
New Zealand kiwifruit industry escapes Cyclone Vaianu largely intact
Growers report fruit has held on well despite intense conditions, with no material impact expected as harvest continues
Vietnamese dragon fruit exports show signs of recovery
Shipments totalled US$108.5mn in first two months of 2026
Gene-edited banana approved in Japan and Brazil
Tropic’s non-browning variety can now be imported, sold, and consumed in both countries, and grown in Brazil
South Africa and China amend citrus export protocol
The amended protocol introduces additional phytosanitary pest risk mitigation treatment options based on scientific research