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.
Extreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
Ecuador sees surge in banana exports to South Korea
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
Plenty and Mawarid partner to grow fresh produce in Middle East
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
Pink Lady officially enters China market with Goodfarmer partnership
Goodfarmer gains brand license and exclusive marketing rights for next ten years in Greater China
Vietnam grants market access for California peaches and nectarines
Addressing phytosanitary requirements took several years of technical negotiations
Sydney Markets crowns Fresh Awards winners
Winners include wholesaler of the year Lemdell and produce grower of the year D Fresh Produce
Japan lifts restrictions on Australian grape imports
Australia celebrates removal of varietal restrictions of table grape exports to Japan
Costa Group calls for fresh action on Australian produce exports
Leading Australian business spotlights need for improved approach to negotiation market access as industry awaits key breakthroughs
First South African avocados head to Japan
A new chapter begins for South African avocados in the east with the shipment of the first container to Japan this week
Cooperation and exchange of ideas in African vineyards
Growers should never isolate themselves from other growers around the world and must cooperate to survive
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Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
Rijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
Global trade gears up for Asia Fruit Logistica
More than 600 exhibitors from some 38 countries and regions already signed up to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce event
Bright Food secures Australian citrus imports with MFC
Chinese company receives shipment of fresh oranges as part of collaboration
China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
Vietnam lychee prices surge following short crop
Demand drastically outweighed supply this season after poor weather halved Vietnam’s crop
New Zealand and Indonesia boost two-way produce trade
Signed arrangements include a commitment to move towards electronic certification and export plans for New Zealand onions and Indonesian pineapples
Chile closes record stonefruit season despite challenges
Exports up in volume and value overall, but Chinese campaign marred by quality issues
MFC implements multiyear growth strategy
GM of the Australian citrus heavyweight Grant Leyden outlines plans to boost supply, add capacity and pursue branded varieties in a bid to grow “bigger and better” than ever
Australia and Japan to strengthen trade relationship
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries