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.
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
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
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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
GrubMarket acquires Delta Fresh Produce
The fresh produce distributor will now have access to GrubMarket’s proprietary, AI-powered software solutions
Mission Produce announces new mango value pack
Four-count honey mango clamshell offers convenience and value to mango shoppers
Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
DFI Retail Group divests Singaporean supermarket business including Cold Storage and Giant
Buyer, South-East Asian retail group Macrovalue, already operates Giant and Cold Storage brands in Malaysia.
Challenges force fresh produce operators to consider future
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce report on price and value chains finds 70 per cent of operators are thinking of exiting the industry within the next two to three years
Zespri’s red-fleshed kiwifruit back in stores
Largest-ever crop means RubyRed will be sold in markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the US