Supply news from Asiafruit
Coverage of Asia’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Chilean cherries miss the sweet spot in China
Fedefruta president Victor Catán warns that the early arrival of the crop will impact grower returns
South Africa celebrates first stonefruit shipment to China
Official commencement follows the signing of a bilateral trade agreement granting South African produce duty-free access into the Chinese market
South African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent storms have hit apple and pear harvests in Ceres and Langkloof, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet overseas commitments
Fresh Del Monte CEO outlines strategic vision for 2026
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says the pending Del Monte Foods acquisition represents a “deeply personal” opportunity to reunify the global brand
VentureFruit teams up with California Giant to introduce premium berries
Specialist partners with leading supplier in move that should bring new varieties to Canada and US
DP World and APM Terminals form partnership at Jeddah
The two global port operators have formed a strategic partnership at the Southern Container Terminal in Jeddah Islamic Port
US blueberry sector receives funding for export expansion
The US Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded US$513,948 from the USDA’s Market Access Program to drive export growth in priority markets
Scales Corporation lifts full-year earnings guidance
Owner of NZ exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce has also announced a major change to its board of directors
South African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
GPG licenses two new strawberry nurseries in Argentina
Global Plant Genetics has licensed two new nurseries in Argentina, Kleppe SA and Vivero Altus, to propagate UC strawberry varieties
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Australian macadamias source market insights in Europe, US and Asia
Data from online and offline retailers to help the industry effectively supply key export markets
Korean strawberry industry eyes smart-farm technology as demand grows in export and domestic markets
Exports reach record value while the fruit tops fruit sales across major domestic retailers
Thailand sees pick up in fresh produce sales for Lunar New Year
Sales momentum falls short of 2025 levels but Flora Capital’s Ritu Ahluwalia says signs are positive
Fresh Del Monte reports higher sales but lower net income in 2025
The international fresh produce company posted net sales of US$4.32bn in 2025, driven by higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates
MSU AgBioResearch launches Growing Healthy Together Initiative
Initiative targets a variety of health challenges, from soil health and water quality to nutrition, chronic disease and food access
Philippines committed to meeting Australian banana import requirements
Australia to conduct a technical visit to the Philippines in early 2026
First South African Sugar Plums arrive in China
The shipment of nectarines and plums comes in the wake of the signing of the phytosanitary protocol at the end of 2025
Zespri tips record returns in final 2025/26 forecast
New season New Zealand fruit expected to arrive in market from mid-April
Hapag-Lloyd signs merger agreement with Zim
US$4bn deal would make global shipper fifth largest in the world
Adelaide prepares for Hort Connections 2026 as event expands to four days
Exhibitor space at the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference in high demand