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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California table grape season underway
Coachella Valley began harvesting in mid-May and is expected to continue into min-July before San Joaquin Valley season will begin
WAO and Haldiram’s partner on new avocado menu
Menu features five traditional Indian dishes including avocado sev puri and avocado chatpata paneer tikka
Trade mission puts Australian horticulture on show
Around 40 fresh produce buyers from key export markets in Asia-Pacific and Middle East will tour growers, processors and retailers in southern Queensland
Speakers announced for Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up
Driscoll’s senior director Andy Suh and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul among range of high-profile speakers at Bangkok event
IGD report forecasts discounter success
The analyst’s latest five-year forecast to 2029 shows that discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel globally, with a sales CAGR of 5.2 per cent
Fresh Produce Vietnam highlights big potential
While Vietnam has already emerged as a key market for the global fresh produce business, it holds massive untapped potential, heard delegates to Fresh Produce Vietnam
Ahold Delhaize appoints Europe CCO
Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia
Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations
Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear
Global convenience retail to surpass US$1trn by 2029
IGD forecasts changes to the convenience retail sector, with sales projected to exceed US$1trn by 2029
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Joy Wing Mau and Aeon Retail collaborate on Superplum mango launch
Collaboration exemplifies growing partnership between China and India, according to Joy Wing Mau representative
Fresh-cut fruit trend maintains momentum in Korea
Increasing the number of single-person households drives sales of fresh-cut fruit
Aeon and Sumitomo to expand supermarket presence in Vietnam
Vietnam seen as growth market by Japanese retailers
New data shows Japanese consumers don’t prioritise locally grown fruit
Freshness, nutrition and ability to use all of the product given highest value
Registrations open for Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up
Join Asia Fruit Logistica in Bangkok on 25 June for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing focused on the dynamic ASEAN markets
Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount
Join top names in the business in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May for Fruitnet’s brand-new event on the booming Vietnam market
Lotte Mart embraces smart farm produce
Korean supermarket chains commit to sourcing more fruit and vegetables from high-tech production sources
Joybee Fruits to expand Zespri’s reach in Vietnam
JWM Asia and An Minh form joint venture to become a new distribution partner for Zespri in the Vietnam market
Vietnamese pomelo makes Lotte Mart debut in Korea
First pink pomelos sold by Korean retailer after Vietnam gained access in 2024
Candine closes a strong season in Asia
Ariane-Fuji cross is gaining momentum, particularly in Vietnam, on the back of marketing efforts from Blue Whale as the variety reaches 200 containers in the region