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.
Rising costs hit Japanese fruit market
Rising production and logistics costs are pushing fruit prices up and consumer consumption and expenditure down
Central Retail launches premium Tops format
Tops Food Hall Sukhumvit 39 targets premium consumers offering expansive imported fruits range
Rockit collaborates with the Minions
Tie-up with Universal Pictures matches miniature apple brand with popular movie characters
Heroic team-up for Jazz apples
Jazz partners with Warner Bros for new campaign ahead of DC League of Super-Pets movie
Festival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
Growers embrace live-streaming in China
As e-commerce live-streaming trend grows choosing the right channel is becoming increasingly important
Westfalia excited by Tanzanian avocado entry to India
The multinational avocado supplier has moved swiftly to establish the position of Tanzanian fruit in India
Philippine bananas seek Japanese price hike
Philippine ambassador to Japan asks retailers to raise prices as banana exporters battle increasing costs
Australian stonefruit takes first step in Vietnam
LPG Cutri Fruit Global sends successful trial shipment of peaches and nectarines under new protocol
NZ launches Made with Care in Vietnam
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise joins forces with leading fruit exporters to stage retail fairs for Made with Care campaign across Vietnam
SUBSCRIBE TO ASIAFRUIT
Asiafruit is the leading fruit and vegetable industry marketing magazine for buyers in Asia.
Subscribe and get 10 issues per year. Plus newsletters and full digital access.
Organic Dazzle arrives in Vietnam
Bostock New Zealand and Tony Fruit celebrate fruit’s arrival with major launch event
Global Tomato Congress makes impressive return
Around 385 people from 30 countries were in The Hague on 24 May for Fruitnet’s immersive, interactive event
Countdown to Fruit Logistica 2023: exhibitors can register now
Companies have until end of July to reserve exhibition space at leading fresh produce trade show
Sales boom for JD’s wholesale platform
Usage of omnichannel wholesale platform Yinongpi increases as China battles Covid-19
Coles harnesses plastic marine waste
Australian retailer will recycle plastic recovered from Malaysian waterways to make shopping bags
Ninjacart announces new funding
Fresh produce supply chain start-up raises US$9m as part of its Series D round of funding
Gulf anticipation for Pakistani mango season
Demand is high ahead of the arrival of Pakistani mangoes in the UAE, with production volumes down due to severe weather conditions
Thai fruit gets domestic promotion
Year-long fruit festival to drive domestic fruit consumption in attempt to offset export struggles
Naturitalia puts Melinda in Asia’s shop window
Following its recent market debut, Italy’s most popular apple brand is making a name for itself among buyers in the region
Amazon Fresh expands in India
Chandigarh is the latest area to gain access to Amazon India’s online grocery service