News from Asiafruit – Page 8
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News‘Two-tier market’ for cherries in Vietnam
Influx of Chilean fruit by sea puts pressure on market, but prices of airfreighted fruit from Australia and New Zealand hold up
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NewsKorea reopens tariff exemptions for imported fruits
Imports of bananas, pineapples and mangoes to be tariff-free from 12 February to 30 June
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NewsLaos and Cambodia open new transit route expediting produce exports to China
Growing cooperation between neighbouring countries to boost agricultural opportunities further
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NewsUS potatoes secure expanded access to Korea
Growers from 11 new states can export to Korea, laying the way for exports to increase by up to 10 per cent
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NewsAmazon shutters Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores
Closures come as retail giant doubles down on online grocery delivery and Whole Foods Market expansion
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NewsFormer FPJ publisher David Hope-Mason dies aged 85
Hope-Mason led former FPJ publisher Lockwood Press for over 30 years and co-founded Market Intelligence, which launched Eurofruit and Asiafruit
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NewsAartsen expands Asia presence with new office in India
Fifth global branch supports company’s growing partnerships in the region
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NewsChina’s fresh produce production transforms with modernisation efforts
From new breeding techniques to harnessing the power of drones, China is upgrading its agriculture sector
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NewsCH Robinson deploys AI agents to tackle missed pickups
Logistics specialist says automated systems now resolve hundreds of missed collections each day for thousands of customers
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NewsDriscoll’s secures new partnership agreement with LuLu Retail
MoU signed last week opens door to closer collaboration on marketing branded berries to consumers
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NewsMaersk appoints Charles van der Steene to lead IMEA region
The shipping and logistics giant has strengthened its regional leadership with two key appointments
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NewsNorthern Territory pomelo growers express concerns over pending Vietnamese imports
DAFF spokesperson says Vietnamese pomelos will not arrive until import conditions are finalised
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NewsAldi Hong Kong partners with TradeBeyond on supply chain management
CBX platform to centralise retailer’s supply chain data, automate workflows, and ensure accurate operations documentation
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NewsTransnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
Transnet Port Terminals has deployed senior management and additional equipment operators to Cape Town to strengthen terminal performance
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NewsFirst South African blushed pears of the season expected in Europe
Optimal growing conditions and new varieties position South Africa as world leader in blushed pear category
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NewsSun World grape varieties gain traction in Namibia
Breeder has announced licensing agreements with multiple Namibian exporters, strengthening its presence in early season production regions
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NewsFall Creek to unveil new Sekoya Nova variety at Fruit Logistica 2026
High-chill blueberry variety offers shelf-life exceeding 60 days and approximately 80 per cent of fruit above 18mm diameter
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NewsChinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement
Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit
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NewsZespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
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NewsUzbekistan to expand supply of fresh and dried fruit to Malaysia
Delegation reaches agreements with leading importers and distributors following a series of meetings