Markets news from Asiafruit
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ArticleBanana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
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ArticleAsiafruit February out now
Chile edition details the country’s plan for export growth post-pandemic including an interview with Asoex’s Iván Marambio, while Japan feature examines the market’s current cost crunch
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ArticleNew Zealand horticulture sets NZ$12bn target
New industry strategy aims to double the farmgate value of horticulture production by 2035
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ArticleVietnam says yes to Uruguayan mandarins
Asian country joins a growing list of global markets for Uruguay, whose citrus industry has experience a resurgence in recent years
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ArticleIranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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ArticleJapanese fruit imports drop
Increasing costs and a weak yen drove Japanese fruit imports down in 2022 while prices soared to record levels
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ArticleMafs targets produce export growth
High value exports such as durian and pineapple the focus of Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
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ArticleUS organic produce sales top US$9.4bn in 2022
A report released by the Organic Produce Network and its partners shows that dollar growth climbed 3 per cent last year, although volumes fell 3.7 per cent
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ArticleMayani secures more funding
Philippine ag-tech start-up raised US1.7m in seed funding as works to transform the country’s supply chain
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ArticleChinese citrus market plateaus
Citrus has become China’s largest fruit category after a strong growth period but the effects of Covid-19 have seen the market steady
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ArticleAleta Planet payment launches for DiMuto solutions
B2B cross-border payment service now live on DiMuto’s global agrifood trade management platform
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ArticlePagoda completes IPO
Chinese fruit retailer’s stock price rises more than 20 per cent during first day of trading on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
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ArticleNew route opens for Cherry Express
Asoex signs MoU with the Port of Dalian and Maersk to enhance access of Chilean fruit into China
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ArticleOnion prices soar in Philippines
Staple vegetable now more expensive than meat as inflation and supply shortage affect prices
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ArticleFirst batch seedless watermelons for IG Melons
Subsidiary of fruit importer IG International completes first harvest of Indian-grown seedless watermelons
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ArticleTaste trumps gene editing in table grape consumer tests
New study shows taste, appearance and pesticide levels are more important considerations than whether grapes were bred using gene editing
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ArticleTune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
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ArticleFruits power North Gyeongsang export growth
Korean province on track to surpass agri-food export record driven by fruits such as apples, peaches and strawberries
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ArticleDole releases sustainability report
The report establishes new environmental, social and governance goals for Dole and its global employees through 2030
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ArticleEcuador poised to sign FTA with China
Deal will give preferential access for bananas and other fruits to Chinese market