News from Asiafruit
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NewsShipping disruptions push Dubai market to seek new channels
Redirected vessels from China divert to ports in Oman and Saudi Arabia, as others are held in Asia
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NewsZespri shipping manager schedules own departure
Industry stalwart Mike Knowles set to retire following almost four decades working in support of New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry
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NewsUSDA-funded IFPA initiative supports regenerative farming
Eligible crops Include strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli, kale, specialty greens, sweet potatoes and blueberries
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NewsMission Produce reports Q1 loss amid avocado pricing pressure
Integration planning continues for the pending Calavo Growers acquisition, expected to close in the fiscal third quarter
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NewsTropic secures US$105mn to scale gene-edited banana production
Company plans to scale production of climate-resilient and non-browning varieties, with commercial launches due in 2027
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NewsLaos blueberries make Hong Kong debut
Tung Shing Fresh Fruit brings high-quality blueberries from new South-East Asian supply origin
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NewsTrump tees up new tariffs as importers including Dole demand refunds
Three weeks after US Supreme Court ruled out the use of IEEPA, government digs foundation to erect new barriers
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NewsDP World announces record financial results for 2025
Group profits up 32.2 per cent to US$1.96bn, supported by strong European operations including milestone at UK ports
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NewsLineage secures export accreditation for South Australian cold storage facility
Exporters receive a shorter route to market after state gains first DAFF-accredited facility
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NewsIndian fresh produce trade braces for oversupply
While India’s export shipments have been held up by the Middle East conflict, the import trade also faces growing disruption
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NewsSouth African fruit stranded as Middle East problems mount
South African fruit exporters are grappling with mounting losses as vessels carrying stonefruit and table grapes remain stranded in the Gulf
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NewsCool Carriers takes delivery of first Snow Class vessel
Reefer fleet operator welcomes next-generation vessel as part of plan to boost capacity, reliability and performance
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NewsAirfreight powers Peru’s fresh produce export boom
Fresh fruit and vegetables accounted for 76.3 per cent of Peru’s air cargo export volume
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NewsNew Zealand avocados find growth in Asia
Australia remains New Zealand’s top export market, but diversification efforts are paying off
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NewsSingapore to invest S$70mn to boost local farm output
Second instalment of the Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support projects that increase capacity and capability in local production
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NewsOppy mourns long-serving Gerry Gaston
Vancouver-based group has announced the death of Canadian industry veteran Gerry Gaston, who died on 18 February at the age of 83
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NewsGulf chaos continues as Lebanon under fire
The US-Israeli war on Iran has created an unpredictable situation across the Middle East, with ports and airports temporarily closing and vessels remaining stranded
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NewsShipping freeze strands fresh produce at Indian ports
Hundreds of containers bound for the Middle East are stuck at Indian terminals
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NewsAustralian avocado industry deepens Malaysia collaboration
Avocados Australia partners with Monash University Malaysia and UOW Malaysia on nutrition education, culinary innovation and industry engagement
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NewsUS access on the horizon for Taiwanese pineapples
Authorities have recommended allowing imports pending pest risk consultation