Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Aldi named Australia’s top fruit and veg retailer for fourth year running
Three of the retailer’s fresh produce suppliers praise its commitment to developing close relationships with local growers
NZ kiwifruit model is “magic and must be protected”
Grower association holds special event to mark anniversary of vital industry restructuring and the creation of export brand Zespri
Art partnerships push Envy sales for Mid-Autumn Festival
Following a successful collaboration with Van Gogh Heritage Foundation in 2023, T&G will feature Forbidden City artwork across its Envy apple Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes this year
Early OZblu blueberries fetch record prices in China
United Exports says its super-early varieties have hit a new record in China for imported blueberries
Xi Jinping highlights apple export growth in Gansu, China
The Chinese premier led a delegation on a tour of apple production facilities near the city of Tianshui earlier this week
Bloomfield Robotics is acquired by Kubota
AI startup, which offers services to table grape and berry industries, has been purchased by Japan-based Kubota Corporation
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to China dip in H1
Shipments down 6 per cent in value and 1 per cent in volume
Philippines banana exporters eager for Korea FTA to be ratified
Country has lost market share to Vietnam in recent years, but some believe the implementation of a new trade agreement could reverse that decline
GoMicro AI tech enhances leafy green quality assessment
Australian company’s technology detects defects and evaluates freshness
Zespri considers low-emission shipping corridor between NZ and Belgium
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit company has launched a pilot sustainability project with shipping firm ANL, part of CMA CGM
Australian plums gain access to Vietnam in two-way deal
Vietnamese passionfruit gains access to Australia as part of agricultural market access agreement
Joy Wing Mau attends Asia Fruit Logistica and receives Importer of the Year Award
Joy Wing Mau also celebrates with representatives of leading fruit companies from around the globe at its Global Partners Appreciation Banquet
Maf Roda breaks new ground with Redland packhouse
Redland’s packhouse is the largest Maf Roda installation in the Southern Hemisphere and is setting new standards for efficiency and automation
Quality drives China export charge for Pagoda Global Fresh
Deputy general manager Sam Sin says the company is putting quality first as it builds its export business supplying a range of Chinese-grown fruits
Cultural customs drive demand in Taiwan
Modern retail formats continue to develop in Taiwan, but traditional channels still dominate, as Asiafruit’s in-depth market report explains
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2024
Xing Ye Yuan takes new paths to success in China
Founder Liu Yan talks exclusively to Asiafruit about how the supplier can stay ahead of its competition and achieve global success
Sassy Apples named finalist in New Zealand Food Awards
The team behind Sassy Apples is celebrating ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica, having been announced as one of four finalists in the Primary Sector Award category at the New Zealand Food Awards.
Tops CEO sees bright future for bricks and clicks
Stephane Coum, chief executive of leading Thai supermarket retailer Central Food Group, talks exclusively to Asiafruit about the rebound in physical retail post-Covid and the shift to omnichannel
Prevar celebrates 20th anniversary
With a significant contribution to apple and pear variety development under its belt, the company looks ahead to what the next two decades might hold
Holger Brandt joins Agrovision to head up strategic partnerships
Fall Creek’s former Sekoya general manager expected to drive development of supplier’s production base, with an emphasis on new varieties
Kenyan company Fruitbox appointed as Zespri agent
New deal for Zespri-branded kiwifruit speaks of greater cooperation between New Zealand, South African and Kenyan companies
Rockit Global appoints new CEO
Grant McBeath will succeed Mark O’Donnell, who announced his retirement in June
Westfalia extends its avocado reach in Asia
The South Africa-based avocado leader has expanded its footprint into Japan, India and China
US targets Vietnam export growth
USDA trade mission looks to aid expansion of agricultural exports in Vietnam and Southeast Asia
Southern Hemisphere exporter unveils new brand in Hong Kong
Leading supplier Citri&Co is ready to reveal its new label at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia Fruit Logistica preview: Africa & Middle East
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates
Frutas de Chile visits Vietnam to explore new market opportunities
Delegates visited Long Bien wholesale market, Winmart and Aeon to further understand Vietnam’s dynamic fruit market
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Bumper issue includes full preview of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, keynote interview with Central Food Group CEO Stephane Coum, plus features on China, apples & pears, grapes, citrus and more
Floods damage Vietnam’s dragon fruit production
Binh Thuan province the latest affected in a series of extreme weather events in Vietnam this year
Joya gets fresh brand identity
Building on the success of the new high-coloured variety in Asia, Joya apples will reveal a new logo and brand identity at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica
Red kiwifruit at the double for Jingold
The company has expanded its business in the past year and sees excellent potential for its green, yellow and red-fleshed varieties in various Asian markets
Asia Fruit Logistica preview: Rest of Europe
Following yesterday’s preview of Dutch exhibitors at the Hong Kong show, we round up more of the event’s European contingent
Dole China holds Malaysian fresh durian launch ceremony
On 25 August 2024, the first shipment of Malaysian fresh durians arrived by air at Zhengzhou Airport in China. The arrival of this shipment marked the official start of trade sales of Malaysian fresh durians to China. Dole, an international fruit brand with a hundred-year heritage and a leader in ...
Fresh produce packaging shines at PIDA Awards
Costa Group, The Packaging Hippie and Red Gem recognised at Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards
Andrew Young reflects on Brisbane Markets' past and future after 60 years at Rocklea
Brisbane Markets and Brismark joint CEO, Andrew Young, shares his reflections on the site’s developments and what’s ahead for the Queensland central market