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.

IBO Blueberries

IBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants

2025-10-03T09:15:00+01:00By

The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.

Rockit Mid-Autumn Festival Event - 24 Sept, 2025

Rockit launches Mid-Autumn Festival campaign

2025-10-02T02:11:00+01:00By

Online and offline marketing, premium giftboxes and a new Gold Selection range on offer during one of China’s peak consumer demand periods 

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Amazon Fresh expands to 270 more cities in India

2025-10-01T07:12:00+01:00By

Amazon India’s farm-to-doorstep network now connects 13,000 farmers to millions of customers

Frozen avocado

Failed marriages boost frozen produce sales

2025-09-23T15:36:00+01:00By

Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China 

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Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now

2025-09-23T07:08:00+01:00By

Indonesia’s record fruit imports plus features on apples, berries, grapes and more  

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Sweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected

2025-09-19T12:35:00+01:00By

Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway

Dried fruit

‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried

2025-09-19T11:54:00+01:00By

There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session

SanLucar Asia

SanLucar forges ahead with Asian expansion

2025-09-16T09:34:00+01:00By

Premium brand now available in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and central China

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South Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges

2025-09-15T08:44:00+01:00By

South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges

California grapes

California Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop

2025-09-12T05:47:00+01:00By

Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption 

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Asia Fruit Logistica China Meet Up concludes in Guangzhou with strong global engagement

2025-09-10T07:02:00+01:00By

Second edition of China Meet Up attracts record number of international participants with over 1,400 attendees from 25 countries and regions

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VentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau on Tutti expansion

2025-09-08T07:30:00+01:00By

New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple 

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Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced

2025-09-04T08:10:00+01:00By

Dole China, City Fresh Fruit, Central Retail Vietnam and Rijk Zwaan are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2025

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OZblu launches Chinese brand name at Asia Fruit Logistica

2025-09-01T07:15:00+01:00By

United Exports’ premium blueberry brand deepens engagement with Chinese customers through the introduction of trademarked local brand name

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Rockit launches premium gold selection range in China

2025-08-27T04:56:00+01:00By

Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season