All Korea, Republic articles
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NewsRijk Zwaan opens new South Korean subsidiary
Rijk Zwaan Korea officially became operational on 1 July, as the breeding specialist looks to capitalise on growing demand for premium vegetables
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FeaturesAustralian citrus takes health to the next level
Citrus Australia CEO, Nathan Hancock, tells Asiafruit how the industry body is putting a spotlight on the category’s health benefits, which go far beyond that of the well-known Vitamin C
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NewsKorean melons build momentum in Japan
Promotional push targets single-person households in an effort to grow exports
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NewsKorea extends preferential tariff on Taiwanese fruit
New time frame captures Taiwan’s mango season which begins in June
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NewsKorean strawberry industry targets 52-week production
Producers and technology providers meet to explore how year-round production might be achieved
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FeaturesEarly and balanced supply bodes well for NW cherries
Key North American cherry-producing regions report optimistic outlook for the 2026 export season
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FeaturesPhilippine banana industry readies for comeback
New technological investments, market diversification and revitalisation provide a hedge against the Philippines’ eroding market share, ongoing TR4 challenges and the latest geopolitical unrest
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NewsProgress for South African grapes despite ongoing challenges
The country’s table grape sector showed resilience during 2025/26, achieving record inspection volumes of 81.25m cartons
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NewsAustralian horticulture accelerates push into Asia
Hort Innovation spotlights suite of export-focused initiatives to boost export growth for Australian fresh produce growers
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CommentComment: Korea’s casual dining chains put fruit centre stage
A move by family restaurant chains to promote fruit-themed desserts signals untapped opportunities in Korea’s foodservice sector, but delivering the right consumer experience is key
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NewsKorean fruit exports weather supply chain storm
Government support is helping exporters maintain their trade through the first third of the year
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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