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.
Ambrosia apples hit European shelves
Harvest volumes in Piedmont and Val Venosta are at the same level as last year, with apple quality said to be good
‘Big opportunities’ in Vietnamese fruit sector
Supplier forecasts major growth in exports and domestic supply if Vietnam can attract overseas investment, open up new markets, and modernise production methods
Automation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
Fresh From Farm raises seed funding
Indian agri-business start-up secures more funds to support its predictive analysis-driven fresh produce distribution operation
Natural Delights sets sights on Asia with chocolate dates
US Medjool date supplier wants to reach south-east Asian markets with new chocolate-wrapped range
US blueberries in sports marketing push
US Highbush Blueberry Council is positioning fruit as performance food in Asia and highlighting its use in various savoury applications in new efforts to boost sales
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
WayCool makes investment in AllFresh
Indian agri-tech company boosts sourcing of domestically grown apples and citrus with investment in distributor AllFresh Supply Management
Asiafruit November out now
Apple and pear edition examines the new varieties changing the face of the industry and spotlights the Philippines market
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Angus Soft Fruits eyes Asian export expansion
Scottish berry supplier sees opportunities for exports of high-quality fruit to markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Asia Fruit Logistica makes strong return
Global industry celebrates coming together again at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show
“Challenging” Asian market remains a priority for Washington apples
Short crop, unfavourable exchange rates, and export duties in China and India are affecting trade, but Asia remains a key market, says Washington Apple Commission
G’s targets Asian beetroot expansion
UK supplier sees export potential in Thai market but described process of growing demand for cooked beetroot in Asia as a “long burn”
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
ClemenGold, Goodfarmer, Makro (Thailand), and Nick Kukulan and Paramount Export Company are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2022
Results boost for Del Monte in third quarter
Net sales and income both increase year-on-year despite “continued macroeconomic headwinds”
Apeel unveils avocado ripeness scanner for consumers
Technology can evaluate ripeness and provide consumers with user-friendly information about when their avocado will be ready to eat
Asiafruit October out now
Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Congress edition previews in-person return of the biggest event on the calendar for Asia’s fresh produce business