Retail news from Asiafruit
Important developments in the Asia’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Marketers must work smarter in tougher conditions
Despite the challenging economic climate in Asia, market opportunities abound for fresh produce brands if they can better understand and target consumers
Asiafruit Vietnam edition out now
Full wrap-up of Asia Fruit Logistica, exclusive interview with Maersk’s Robert McLeod plus features on Vietnam, apples & pears, avocados and more
Pluckk becomes exclusive fresh produce partner for Spencer’s Retail
Indian retailer will exclusively offer the fresh produce food tech platform’s products in three cities
Rijk Zwaan: room for sweet pepper growth in Asia
Vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan hosted a sweet pepper seminar in Hong Kong at the start of September to discuss the “enormous” market potential in the region
Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Exclusive interviews with outgoing WAC president Todd Fryhover and Foodhall’s head of fresh merchandise, Agus Lawi, plus features on Indonesia, apples, grapes, citrus and more
Trade comes together at Summit in Chile
Joint Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica business meet-up in Santiago on 22 October provides engaging content and networking opportunities
RCEP deepens trade relations between China and Asean countries
Trade of agricultural products including fresh fruits has steadily increased since the agreement in 2022
Pagoda makes move into Indonesia
Chinese fruit retail chain to open stores in Indonesia as it embarks on international expansion programme
Plenty on Canada’s plate
Canadian trade body CPMA has a lot to think about this year, from protecting the industry’s interests on packaging to helping boost fresh produce consumption, according to president Ron Lemaire
Asia Fruit Logistica wraps up stellar show
More than 13,000 trade visitors meet with some 760 exhibitors from 42 different countries and regions
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Quality drives China export charge for Pagoda Global Fresh
Deputy general manager Sam Sin says the company is putting quality first as it builds its export business supplying a range of Chinese-grown fruits
Cultural customs drive demand in Taiwan
Modern retail formats continue to develop in Taiwan, but traditional channels still dominate, as Asiafruit’s in-depth market report explains
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2024
Xing Ye Yuan takes new paths to success in China
Founder Liu Yan talks exclusively to Asiafruit about how the supplier can stay ahead of its competition and achieve global success
Tops CEO sees bright future for bricks and clicks
Stephane Coum, chief executive of leading Thai supermarket retailer Central Food Group, talks exclusively to Asiafruit about the rebound in physical retail post-Covid and the shift to omnichannel
Frutas de Chile visits Vietnam to explore new market opportunities
Delegates visited Long Bien wholesale market, Winmart and Aeon to further understand Vietnam’s dynamic fruit market
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Bumper issue includes full preview of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, keynote interview with Central Food Group CEO Stephane Coum, plus features on China, apples & pears, grapes, citrus and more
Rockit set for Back to School period in Gulf
Kids’ return to school seen as key sales period for Rockit apples in the Middle East region, with a strong omni-channel campaign planned for the season
Pink Lady officially enters China market with Goodfarmer partnership
Goodfarmer gains brand license and exclusive marketing rights for next ten years in Greater China
Sydney Markets crowns Fresh Awards winners
Winners include wholesaler of the year Lemdell and produce grower of the year D Fresh Produce