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Maf Roda breaks new ground with Redland packhouse
Redland’s packhouse is the largest Maf Roda installation in the Southern Hemisphere and is setting new standards for efficiency and automation
Quality drives China export charge for Pagoda Global Fresh
Deputy general manager Sam Sin says the company is putting quality first as it builds its export business supplying a range of Chinese-grown fruits
Cultural customs drive demand in Taiwan
Modern retail formats continue to develop in Taiwan, but traditional channels still dominate, as Asiafruit’s in-depth market report explains
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2024
Xing Ye Yuan takes new paths to success in China
Founder Liu Yan talks exclusively to Asiafruit about how the supplier can stay ahead of its competition and achieve global success
Shorter supply boosts Peruvian avocado prices
The country’s export shipments are due to fall in 2024, however, as a result of poor weather conditions in the country and reduced plantings
Sun World seeks to reinvigorate citrus and mango categories
CEO David Marguleas discusses what the company’s acquisition of Biogold will mean for growers, retailers and consumers
Prevar celebrates 20th anniversary
With a significant contribution to apple and pear variety development under its belt, the company looks ahead to what the next two decades might hold
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Bumper issue includes full preview of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, keynote interview with Central Food Group CEO Stephane Coum, plus features on China, apples & pears, grapes, citrus and more
Floods damage Vietnam’s dragon fruit production
Binh Thuan province the latest affected in a series of extreme weather events in Vietnam this year
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Line-up revealed for Rijk Zwaan sweet pepper seminar
The Dutch seed specialist is hosting a sweet pepper seminar on the eve of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, with expert speakers set to share their valuable insights
Seedless blackberries and pitless cherries: Pairwise breaks barriers
US-based ag-tech company says it plans to harness the power of gene-editing technology to deliver novel fresh produce varieties
First shipment of Malaysian fresh durian arrives in China
Initial consignment arrives at Zhengzhou International Airport and will be distributed across six cities
Horticulture New Zealand names Kate Scott as new chief executive
Executive director of environmental consultancy Landpro to take over from departing chief executive Nadine Tunley
Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods partner on Taiwan export venture
Tasmanian growers combine supply of Tiger Fuji to launch the variety in Taiwan ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
Rockit set for Back to School period in Gulf
Kids’ return to school seen as key sales period for Rockit apples in the Middle East region, with a strong omni-channel campaign planned for the season
US citrus giants promote high-Brix oranges in China
Sun Pacific and Sunkist say they see good potential in the market for oranges with guaranteed sweetness
World Avocado Organisation launches consumer campaign in India
WAO will continue to promote avocados’ nutritional and health benefits following successful campaign in 2023
Kenyan avocados braced for competition in East Asia
Rising demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe has lifted the fruit sector above coffee in terms of export revenue, but competition remains strong in Asia
Decisions to be made on future grape plantings
Global field days to view vineyards and new cultivars are important for South Africa’s table grape growers