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.

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More support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs

2024-03-12T12:37:00+00:00By

The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation

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Boosting fruit consumption key for Indonesia

2024-03-06T02:31:00+00:00

Asia Fruit Logistica’s Jakarta Business Meet-Up highlights opportunities and challenges to building Indonesia’s fruit consumption

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Industry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India

2024-03-01T03:33:00+00:00By

Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai

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Asia Fruit Logistica hosts Jakarta Business Meet-Up

2024-02-22T11:16:00+00:00By

Asia Fruit Logistica’s new roadshow of Asia Business Meet-Ups kicks off in the Indonesian capital on 27 February

INI Farms and LuLu Group International sign the MoU

INI Farms signs deal to supply bananas to retailer LuLu Group

2024-01-25T03:42:00+00:00By

Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East

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Rockit Global launches Chinese New Year marketing campaign

2024-01-24T23:45:00+00:00By

Campaign to feature locally designed giftboxes, POS displays and sampling sessions  

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JD.com launches Chinese New Year Grand Promotion

2024-01-19T04:05:00+00:00By

Month-long promotional campaign to feature numerous shopping events and a new fresh channel

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Southern Fruits to double cherry sales in second season

2023-12-21T03:08:00+00:00By

Pre-season interest paired with good weather and maturing trees bode well for New Zealand cherry producer

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Photos: Global Berry Congress 2023

2023-12-19T15:54:00+00:00

A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Berry Congress, which brought key players from across the supply chain together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 28 November 2023

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Freshippo shares climate resilience measures at COP28

2023-12-14T02:20:00+00:00

Freshippo presented its climate resilience approach during the COP28 China Corner’s Side Event

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Armin Rehberg, CEO of SanLucar

SanLucar moves into Singapore

2023-12-01T09:51:00+00:00By

Partnership with DFI Retail Group marks latest chapter in the company’s international expansion

Cindy van Rijswick GBC 2023

Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers

2023-11-28T14:38:00+00:00By and

Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business

Queensland banana and melon export to Japan

Groundbreaking Japan voyage for Australian bananas and melons

2023-11-27T06:33:00+00:00By

Bananas and melons grown in Australian state of Queensland showcased in Asian market

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Fresh Produce India returns to Mumbai

2023-11-14T06:06:00+00:00By

India’s premier fresh produce event is back in person in 2024, taking place on 21 March at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel

Superplum traceability system

Superplum launches traceability system

2023-11-01T06:04:00+00:00By

Indian start-up says its new system offers consumers “unmatched” level of transparency and direct engagement with farmers who grow their fruits