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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference provides future-focused programme
The three-day sold-out event will bring together 350 industry members from around the country
Extreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
Ecuador sees surge in banana exports to South Korea
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
Plenty and Mawarid partner to grow fresh produce in Middle East
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
Pink Lady officially enters China market with Goodfarmer partnership
Goodfarmer gains brand license and exclusive marketing rights for next ten years in Greater China
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Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
Fruitbox 105 · Dan Lepard, Food Writer
Chris and Dan discuss market segmentation and the opportunities for growers to diversify their businesses
Vietnam grants market access for California peaches and nectarines
Addressing phytosanitary requirements took several years of technical negotiations
Sydney Markets crowns Fresh Awards winners
Winners include wholesaler of the year Lemdell and produce grower of the year D Fresh Produce
Japan lifts restrictions on Australian grape imports
Australia celebrates removal of varietal restrictions of table grape exports to Japan
Costa Group calls for fresh action on Australian produce exports
Leading Australian business spotlights need for improved approach to negotiation market access as industry awaits key breakthroughs
Alliance Manchester Business School appoints Patrick Vizzone as honorary professor
Vizzone will be part of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at AMBS
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Berries Australia welcomes Jesse White to its export team
White takes on the general manager – Asia role with extensive experience across international trade
First South African avocados head to Japan
A new chapter begins for South African avocados in the east with the shipment of the first container to Japan this week
Cooperation and exchange of ideas in African vineyards
Growers should never isolate themselves from other growers around the world and must cooperate to survive
Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
Rijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
Global trade gears up for Asia Fruit Logistica
More than 600 exhibitors from some 38 countries and regions already signed up to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce event
Pear Bureau Northwest names new president
CarrieAnn Arias replaces Kevin Moffitt who stepped down after 35 years with the organisation
Bright Food secures Australian citrus imports with MFC
Chinese company receives shipment of fresh oranges as part of collaboration
Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019