All Korea, Republic articles
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NewsCosta scales up Laos berry operation
Following a successful first season, the company is set to ramp up production in 2026/27 after completing stage two of its plantings
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NewsMarket access a hot topic as Korea and Vietnam meet
Two countries discuss opening Korean market to lychees and passionfruit and the Vietnamese market to mandarins and kiwifruit
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NewsAFTPP funding a “strategic catalyst” for US blueberry industry
Grant will help the industry expand its presence in high-growth regions and forge partnerships with importers, distributors and retailers worldwide
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AnalysisAnalysis: Significant shift in Korea’s citrus imports reveals new opportunities for brands
Hyojun Kim shares an overview of Korea’s citrus market following a surge in imports of Californian mandarins this year, noting clear lack of brand leadership in the category
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NewsFTA paves way for big rise in Ecuadorean banana exports to South Korea
Aebe anticipates that annual shipments will double following the ratification of the free trade deal between the two countries
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NewsThe Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
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CommentComment: Direct or distant, what Korea’s fruit marketers can learn from Mercedes-Benz
As the luxury car company switches up its Korea sales model, Hyojun Kim highlights some key lessons for fruit brands targeting Korean consumers
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NewsZespri reports record Northern Hemisphere SunGold kiwifruit season
As Italy achieves close to year-round supply, company records 24 per cent increase in counter-seasonal volume
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NewsHome-bred varieties lead Korea’s export push
New grapes, strawberries and pears are headlining export development efforts
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NewsAsian shift for Philippine bananas amid Middle East disruption
Japan and Korea should provide valuable alternative outlets for Philippine banana exporters as competitors face challenges
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AnalysisAnalysis: How celebrity power could reshape Korea’s banana market
Following the casting of IVE member An Yujin in Dole Korea’s latest campaign, Hyojun Kim breaks down what this could mean for the traditionally price-led category
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NewsClimate shift sparks surge in tropical fruit production in South Korea
Supermarkets stocking more locally grown fruit including bananas and citrus
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NewsZespri’s first charter of the 2026/27 season sets sail
The Whero has left Tauranga bound for Japan and South Korea, carrying more than 5,000 tonnes of SunGold and RubyRed kiwifruit
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AnalysisAnalysis: Costco Korea shifts its decade-long banana pricing strategy
Hyojun Kim breaks down the retailer’s sales structure noting recent changes that could see a bump in price after ten years
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NewsUS 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
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NewsKorean 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
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NewsKorea prepares for growth in subtropical crops
Government prepares tools to help growers transition to new fruits as climate changes
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NewsSouth Africa unlikely to enter Korean table grape market this season
Industry welcomes new access agreement while current tariffs remain a barrier to profitability
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NewsHort Innovation returns to Korea for Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign
Two-day event aims to deepen commercial relationships in trade, retail and foodservice
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NewsSouth Africa gains access to Korea for table grapes
Deal comes after two decades of negotiations, but high tariffs may mean a false start