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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Ahold Delhaize appoints Europe CCO

2025-05-19T10:37:00+01:00By

Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia

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Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations

2025-05-16T06:03:00+01:00By

Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear  

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Global convenience retail to surpass US$1trn by 2029

2025-05-09T10:55:00+01:00By

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

2025-05-09T02:42:00+01:00By

Collaboration exemplifies growing partnership between China and India, according to Joy Wing Mau representative  

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Fresh-cut fruit trend maintains momentum in Korea

2025-05-08T08:07:00+01:00By

Increasing the number of single-person households drives sales of fresh-cut fruit

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Aeon and Sumitomo to expand supermarket presence in Vietnam

2025-05-07T02:57:00+01:00By

Vietnam seen as growth market by Japanese retailers

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New data shows Japanese consumers don’t prioritise locally grown fruit

2025-04-29T04:46:00+01:00

Freshness, nutrition and ability to use all of the product given highest value  

AFL Thailand Meet Up 2024

Registrations open for Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up

2025-04-25T01:01:00+01:00By

Join Asia Fruit Logistica in Bangkok on 25 June for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing focused on the dynamic ASEAN markets

Fresh Produce Vietnam registrations open

Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount

2025-04-24T06:08:00+01:00By

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

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Lotte Mart embraces smart farm produce

2025-04-23T08:17:00+01:00By

Korean supermarket chains commit to sourcing more fruit and vegetables from high-tech production sources

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Joybee Fruits to expand Zespri’s reach in Vietnam

2025-04-22T02:30:00+01:00By

JWM Asia and An Minh form joint venture to become a new distribution partner for Zespri in the Vietnam market

Vietnamese pomelo in Lotte Mart Korea

Vietnamese pomelo makes Lotte Mart debut in Korea

2025-04-14T08:06:00+01:00By

First pink pomelos sold by Korean retailer after Vietnam gained access in 2024

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Candine closes a strong season in Asia

2025-04-10T06:07:00+01:00By

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

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GrubMarket acquires Delta Fresh Produce

2025-04-09T08:53:00+01:00By

The fresh produce distributor will now have access to GrubMarket’s proprietary, AI-powered software solutions

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Mission Produce announces new mango value pack

2025-04-08T06:33:00+01:00By

Four-count honey mango clamshell offers convenience and value to mango shoppers