News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
The first apples shipped to Thailand under South Africa’s new access agreement will leave Cape Town next week and arrive in the country in mid-March
High per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables makes this an attractive market for Chilean exporters
Women leaders discuss their professional experiences at anniversary Global Women Fresh event in Berlin
Agreement sees Mt Erin Group manage the growing, sales and distribution for new apple variety ‘MAC12’
Arrival comes as Indonesia negotiates comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the EU
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
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
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
Industry calls for meaningful change after the first state of the nation address under the new Government of National Unity
Chinese fresh produce retail chain says weak domestic consumption and store closures affected last year’s performance
Leading Australian macadamia grower-processor-marketer closes season with strong sales
South African blushed pears are receiving a boost with selected exporters now sending Celina under a new brand
South Africa faces a ban on trade with the US for the second time in its history, as the war of words between Washington and Pretoria escalates
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Thailand’s Agriculture Department has suspended the export licences of 26 durian wholesalers in response
Economic forecaster BMI expects South-East Asia to expand durian production as China’s demand continues to rise
Latin American export nation is the Official Partner Country for 2025 edition of event as Asia Fruit Logistica gears up to launch Peru Meet Up this October
Nearly 100 exporters and more than 60 buyers from 19 countries line up fruit export deals
New logistics option cuts shipping time down from 22 days to a single day
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
One-month delay comes after US administration receives assurances from Mexican leaders on border controls
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region