News from Asiafruit
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NewsZespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
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NewsChinese province sends first-ever grape consignment to Belgium
Ningbo Customs confirms successful export of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes, said to be first such shipment from Zhejiang
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NewsNZ growers fear price squeeze from T&G Fresh deal
Commerce Commission raises concerns that proposed acquisition could weaken growers’ bargaining position and reduce competition
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NewsEgyptian oranges see Asian opportunities shrink
According to Egyptian exporters, China’s increasing dominance of the region’s citrus category is shortening the window for Egypt
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NewsChile makes breakthroughs in South-East Asia
Delegation visits Vietnam and Indonesia and delivers market access improvements for fresh fruit
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NewsChina marketing award places Chilean fresh fruit alongside FMCG giants
Frutas de Chile’s Charif Christian Carvajal awarded 2026 Brand Leader of the Year
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NewsFarmers grow more cautious but remain open to proven innovation
McKinsey & Company’s Global Farmer Insights 2026 survey looks at current and future trends in agriculture
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NewsSun World marks 50 years with tributes to David Marguleas
Group marked half a century in business at its annual Symposium and Field Days, honouring long-serving David Marguleas in the process
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NewsFrutas de Chile sets US$10bn export target for 2028
The industry closed 2025 with record shipments of US$8.63bn, of which Asia accounted for almost 30 per cent of the total
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NewsHong Kong fresh import channel moves to 24 hour operations
Fresh fruit can now be imported via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge at all hours
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NewsMission Produce revenue surges 26 per cent in Q3
Mission Produce’s fiscal third-quarter results show revenue climbing, but Calavo integration costs weigh on quarterly profitability
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NewsNew Washington apple business Linda Fruit launched
Sister company of Crunch Pak will focus on premium quality and creating new opportunities for crops
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NewsHiya Fruit looks north in China
New supply relationships at wholesale market near Beijing have opened up huge new sales opportunities for British-owned fruit importer
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NewsSouth Africa welcomes China cherry access
The signing of a formal phytosanitary protocol in Beijing opens the door for South African cherry exporters to tap into China’s US$3.3bn import market
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NewsRijk Zwaan launches mini melons for south-east Asia
New varieties for Thai, Indonesian and Singaporean markets are all small in size and sweet in taste, responding to modern consumer trends
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NewsYuksel notes appetite for flavour in China
Yuksel Seeds reported strong interest in its heirloom tomatoes, snack cucumbers and other premium items at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this month
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NewsApo Conerpo welcomes regional support for pears
Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region commits new funds to struggling pear industry, as new season gets underway
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NewsAgroBerries eyes blueberry export expansion in Asia
China and India are key targets for the supplier’s Southern African fruit amid ongoing market disruption in the Middle East
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NewsRijk Zwaan takes lead to address consumption challenge
Jan Doldersum recently took charge of consumer partnerships at Rijk Zwaan. In this exclusive interview, he outlines the seed company’s consumer strategy focused on getting people to eat more fruit and vegetables in markets worldwide
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NewsAustralian apple industry celebrates new chapter in China
Event in Beijing celebrates the opening of the Chinese market for mainland Australian apples