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.
California avocado harvest on track at 330mn pounds
The California Avocado Commission says strong retail partnerships, marketing programmes and a new grower-led campaign are driving demand
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Michigan wraps up “strong” asparagus season
MAAB reflects on marketing campaign combining retail promotions, influencer partnerships and digital content designed to drive consumer demand
West Pak Avocado unveils new organic programme identity
US avocado supplier West Pak is challenging organic produce conventions with a gold-yellow rebrand of its organic avocado programme
Carrefour Taiwan rebrands to reflect new ownership
New names for the hypermarket and supermarket outlets mark the French retailer’s official exit from the market
Californian Table Grape Commission launches summer campaign
Series of promotional activity aims to capture demand around Fourth of July holiday
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
Fama launches intervention plan as Malaysian durian prices crash
A “durian tsunami” sees prices dive across domestic and export markets
Egypt’s Pico navigates evolving grape landscape
As warming climate changes production seasons and influences consumer purchases, supplier says adaptability is key
WAC marks 35 years in the Indonesia market
Marketer still sees significant room for growth for Washington apples in the region
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Korean melons build momentum in Japan
Promotional push targets single-person households in an effort to grow exports
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
Fruit in the spotlight during Aeon’s Vietnam week
Vietnamese products to be promoted in Aeon stores across Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Cambodia
Japan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Middle East conflict has tightened ethylene supplies, with fruit importers trying to avoid shortages and minimise price rises
Rockit and Freco sign five-year partnership in Hong Kong
Exclusive distribution agreement aims to more than double sales volumes in Rockit’s second-largest market over the next five years
Australian avocado industry launches global-first VR supply chain training programme
New initiative sees avocado industry partner with Woolworths to focus on quality across the avocado supply chain
SE Asia Meet Up explores ripe market opportunities
High consumption potential, bright prospects for brands, and growing intra-Asia trade highlighted across insight-filled programme
Avocados Australia appoints Milton Bazley as CEO
Outgoing CEO John Tyas retires after 14 years with the organisation
Asia Fruit Logistica announces full programme for SE Asia Meet Up
Senior executives from CP Axtra, Goodfarmer, Joy Wing Mau and Costa among the leading names set to speak at Bangkok event