Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India event offers chance to learn how Dutch technology could open up new market opportunities for Indian fruit and veg suppliers
Robotics Plus exclusively partners with Croplands on the Australasian distribution of its autonomous vehicle Prospr
Having experienced rapid growth in its grape exports to markets across the globe, Lebanese producer Awdi Gardens sees potential for Lebanese cherries, plums and kiwifruit
Special event issue provides an in-depth look at the Indian market, plus Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes 2024 inside
Australian Citrus Congress provides insights and impetus to shape a profitable future for the Australian citrus sector
New agreement will boost shipments of South African oranges to the East
Vessel carrying 2,500 tonnes of kiwifruit is the first of 63 charted ships expected to be used this season
Marc Evrard of topfruit exporter Belgian Fruit Valley talks to Fruitnet about some of the issues behind the farmers’ protests across Europe and the effect of the disruptions in the Red Sea on trade flows to East Asia
Near-perfect weather conditions and restoration efforts produce good quality crop following Cyclone Gabrielle
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
Australian fresh produce company develops and grows the world’s heaviest blueberry according to Guinness World Records
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Lytone Enterprise has collaborated with Thai distributor partner, Super Fresh to showcase LytoFresh fruit and vegetable preservation technology at the Fruit Innovation Fair (FiF 2024) in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand.
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
Zespri’s red kiwifruit offering will be shipped to predominantly Asian markets including Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first time
Phil Turnbull, group CEO of a new venture bringing together APAL and Coregeo, is energised about the prospects for branded fresh produce in both Europe and Asia
Next phase of programme will focus on building international demand and growing exports as production rises
Tariffs on shipments of fresh, frozen and dried blueberries go down from 30 per cent to 10 per cent
Global Macadamias and Marquis Macadamias part ways as part of company restructuring
A Zespri survey in Singapore found the significant role forgetfulness plays in limiting fruit consumption, inspiring the adoption of the daily dose packs common in the pharmaceutical industry
Fully funded fellowships are offering growers chance to travel for horticulture research
Consignment of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tonnes) of ‘Kimaye’ pomegranates is set to travel 20,000km in 37 days to arrive in the US
T&G has reported a loss before tax of NZ$64.2m (US$39.1m) in a year marked by weather challenges and tightening budgets, but confidence in the group’s strategy remains strong
French association Interfel has been promoting the country’s apples across Asia this season, including a campaign in major cities in Thailand, a key market for French exporters
Werner to head up leading Australian fresh produce business as of 1 March taking over from interim chief executive Harry Debney
Australian Avocados partners with Luke Hines to launch Shepard avocado season
North American-based consortium made up of Paine Schwartz Partners, Driscoll’s and others takes control of leading Australian fresh produce company
Mid-season export volumes are 16 times more than 2022/23 season totals
Mareeba lime and mango grower receives RED Grant for fruit grading and packing machine
The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution
After 20 years of research QUT readies its QCAV-4 variety for commercial release following Australian government approval
Dan Mathieson says the group is reaping the rewards of efforts to lift quality and reduce costs, as well as strong consumer demand
Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September
Company expects first commercial volumes of domestically grown berries to be on sale in China in Q1, 2025
Smoother logistics means fresher cherries for Indian consumers
Kiwifruit marketer expects to ship 193m trays of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit thanks to improved growing conditions
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