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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ArticleValencia volumes down in California
Survey results suggest packout will fall short of 2021/22 season
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ArticleSouth Africa’s late table grape regions report good crops
With less than three months of the country’s grape season left, the focus is now firmly on the mid- and late-season regions of the Western Cape
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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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ArticleMaersk to unify Hamburg Süd and Sealand brands
Shipping company to integrate all of its brands under one unified Maersk banner
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ArticleProseal celebrates 25 years
From humble beginnings, UK-headquartered company becomes world leader in tray sealing solutions
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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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ArticleSouth Africans call for political intervention after citrus stalemate
With the country’s citrus growers set to decide on their future market supply, exports to the EU remain up in the air
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ArticleMission Control ready to launch
Avocado giant to implement new ripening process at UK distribution centre following successful trial
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ArticleMacadamias Australia sells orchards
Canadian pension fund PSP Investments pays more than A$100m for 1,000ha of Queensland macadamia orchards
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ArticleDole sells Fresh Vegetables Division to Fresh Express
Chiquita subsidiary acquires Dole’s Fresh Vegetables segment for approximately US$293m, subject to regulatory approval
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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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ArticleVegetable shortage looms in NZ
Industry organisation says floodwaters pose contamination risk
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ArticleStePac packaging helps reduce emissions
Research from Wageningen University shows packaging company’s modified atmosphere offerings reduce food waste and its associated greenhouse gasses
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ArticlePositive outlook for NZ apple crop
Industry expects good quality and size for export crop with growth of new varieties to continue
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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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ArticleSouth Africa expects average apple and pear export crop
Three years of significant growth in South African apple and pear exports ends with moderate predictions for 2023
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ArticleBayWa spends millions on better facilities
Group says significant new investment in Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand has improved its ability to supply high-quality fresh produce
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ArticleClaridock launches new trade platform
Online trade database introduced as a market place for fresh produce buyers and suppliers
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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