News from Asiafruit
-
NewsScales continues to dazzle despite geopolitical uncertainty
New Zealand apple exporter increases full-year guidance citing ‘continuing positive performance’ and appoints new director
-
NewsUSA Pears unveils first new logo in 40 years
Oganisation unveils fresh brand identity at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, as it prepares to promote larger crop to US consumers
-
ArticleAFL Peru Meet Up attracts leading names to Lima
Top industry leaders and global buyers to meet in the Peruvian capital for inaugural event
-
NewsRockit under pressure as New Zealand grower enters administration
The premium apple brand’s growers have struggled lately to secure good enough margins as supply chain costs have risen
-
NewsProduce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat
As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come
-
NewsAsiafruit Statistics Handbook breaks down growth in Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2025 provides expert analysis of key trends in trade across 12 different Asian markets
-
NewsZespri targets world’s healthiest fruit brand status by 2035
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer outlines ambitious strategy, as it looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for naturally nutritious products
-
NewsFyffes sells entire melon business to Martori Farms
Fyffes has agreed to sell its entire melon business, including Sol Group operations in Honduras and Guatemala, to fourth-generation family producer Martori Farms as it refocuses on core banana and pineapple categories
-
NewsBrie Reiter Smith named Driscoll’s vice-chair from January 2026
Berry marketer confirms board promotion for daughter of J Miles Reiter, effective January 2026, putting her on clear pathway to eventual group leadership
-
NewsSunrise Magic apples exceed expectations in challenging debut season
Fruit Australia Group’s debut Sunrise Magic apple harvest has exceeded expectations despite extreme weather, with the new variety demonstrating outstanding storage performance and receiving enthusiastic retailer feedback
-
NewsAustralian blueberries gain access to Vietnam with reciprocal access for Vietnamese pomelo
Vietnamese pomelo can be exported to Australia and Australian blueberries can be shipped to Vietnam under newly agreed market access protocols
-
NewsComing soon: Fresh Focus Cherry and Asiafruit Thailand edition
The spotlight is on Thailand in the edition of Asiafruit alongside cherries, kiwifruit, apples and pears and more
-
NewsMāori kiwifruit growers secure landmark UAE export partnership
Producer organisation to pursue collaborative trade marketing deal with UAE customers, working with Zespri and Mr Apple to supply New Zealand-grown fruit
-
NewsGiumarra launches SugarWild blackberry brand at Global Produce & Floral Show
The Giumarra Companies will launch SugarWild, a new premium blackberry brand featuring jumbo sizes, at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim
-
NewsIFPA 2025 Executive Leadership Summit Asia highlights key opportunities in the dynamic market
Programme shared insights on marketing, economic growth, consumer behaviour, and trade dynamics across Asia
-
NewsMalaysia explores new markets for billion-dollar durian trade
Authorities detail the growth of the country’s durian trade over the past seven years
-
NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce drives fresh produce shipping transparency initiative
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has announced plans to develop a voluntary global charter for fresh produce logistics, following a panel discussion at Fruit Attraction that highlighted the need for greater collaboration and transparency across the supply chain
-
NewsWestfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
-
NewsSouth African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
-
NewsBay of Plenty avocado growers assess damage from extreme winds
New Zealand avocado industry rallies around growers hit by significant weather event