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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.

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South African citrus exports 18 per cent up at season midpoint

2025-07-24T10:22:00+01:00By

South African citrus exports apparently already surpassed last year’s volume, with the season only halfway through, according to Transnet Port Terminals

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Vietnamese dragon fruit exports hit by certification delays

2025-07-22T11:09:00+01:00By

European buyers reportedly switching to Thai and Ecuadorian suppliers as certification bottlenecks leave tonnes of Vietnamese dragon fruit at risk of spoilage

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Chinese cherry market goes from strength to strength

2025-07-22T09:28:00+01:00By

Domestic output climbs as new growing areas come on stream, while imports also continue to rise

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Kuehne+Nagel opens state-of-the-art logistics centre in Ecuador

2025-07-21T11:49:00+01:00By

The global logistics provider has unveiled a modern facility near Quito featuring extensive refrigerated warehousing to enhance its perishable transport services in the region

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Delhi Chief Minister orders modernisation of city’s produce markets

2025-07-21T11:35:00+01:00By

Delhi’s Chief Minister has instructed officials to modernise the city’s wholesale produce markets, promising ‘no shortage’ of funds to transform facilities that handle thousands of tonnes of fresh produce daily

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US tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy

2025-07-18T14:53:00+01:00By

South African fruit exporters are preparing for significant market disruption as impending US tariffs force a strategic pivot toward alternative destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia

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Brazil’s fruit exports surge 27 per cent in first half of 2025

2025-07-17T10:05:00+01:00By

Brazil has recorded significant growth in its fruit export sector for the first half of 2025, with volume up 27.2 per cent and value increasing by 12.6 per cent compared to the same period last year

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Taiwan peach production nears 17,000 tonnes as cherry and nectarine imports grow

2025-07-16T15:42:00+01:00By

New USDA report forecasts Taiwan peach production for 2025, with total stonefruit consumption expected to hit 31,500 tonnes as nectarine and cherry imports increase

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US tariff plan leaves Brazilian mango and grape producers reeling

2025-07-16T10:19:00+01:00By

With the country’s mango and grape harvests just days away, producers are scrambling for solutions after the US announced a 50 per cent import tariff starting August 1, potentially diverting fruit to other markets

Mangoes Peru

Peru’s mango production set to be down and delayed, says Promango

2025-07-15T10:54:00+01:00By

Alternate bearing and delays to flowering are said to have contributed to the expected decline and later harvest

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T&G Global confirms sale process amid takeover interest

2025-07-15T10:35:00+01:00By

The New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to assist with a potential sale after receiving numerous expressions of interest

Zespri Kiwifruit

Zespri reduces margin to boost kiwifruit grower returns

2025-07-14T11:30:00+01:00By

Zespri has announced a reduction in its fruit return margin percentage, which is expected to deliver an additional NZ$7-8 mn to New Zealand kiwifruit growers in the 2025/26 season

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New tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico

2025-07-14T10:46:00+01:00By

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide

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Bayer expands pheromone gel distribution with M2i Group

2025-07-14T10:16:00+01:00By

Building on their successful European and African collaboration, Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French pheromones specialist M2i Group to expand their biological crop protection solutions globally

Apple picker up a ladder New Zealand

New Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers

2025-07-14T08:47:00+01:00By

NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.