Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Zespri reports on record campaign
Revenue, grower returns and net profit climb in 2021/22, despite challenging trade conditions
Sales boom for JD’s wholesale platform
Usage of omnichannel wholesale platform Yinongpi increases as China battles Covid-19
Patrick Vizzone joins Franklin Templeton
Experienced agribusiness manager to head up Asia-Pacific alternatives group
ABGC CEO Jim Pekin retires
Longstanding head of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council stands down after 11 years
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Nzsummer apricots master licence signed
Five new apricot varieties bred by Plant & Food Research are ready for commercialisation
Coles harnesses plastic marine waste
Australian retailer will recycle plastic recovered from Malaysian waterways to make shopping bags
Ninjacart announces new funding
Fresh produce supply chain start-up raises US$9m as part of its Series D round of funding
NZ pipfruit forecast revised
Adverse weather and labour shortages take toll on apple and pear harvest
Green light for mango projects
Australian industry secures multimillion-dollar funding for two programmes
Flavorite takes on brand new look
Australian fresh produce company reveals updated brand after nearly 30 years of operation
FPC Fresh Awards go global
The Fresh Produce Consortium is encouraging broader international participation at its FPC Fresh Awards 2022
Gulf anticipation for Pakistani mango season
Demand is high ahead of the arrival of Pakistani mangoes in the UAE, with production volumes down due to severe weather conditions
Bravo season underway
Rising production volumes help meet increased demand for West Australian-bred apple
Maersk announces NZ cold chain facility
New 45,000m2 integrated cold chain facility scheduled to open late 2023 in Waikato District
Di Muto launches smallholder management software
Farm management application enables growers to digitally transform their operations
New brand identity for Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
Climate change challenge for Indian mangoes
Extreme weather affects 2022 mango harvest compounding issue of rising costs
Asiafruit May out now
Citrus edition previews upcoming Southern Hemisphere season, including spotlight on LemonGold, and features annual USA Special
MOYA finalists announced
Premier marketing award for Australasian fresh produce and floral industries attracts strong field of entries
Woolworths launches in-store vertical farm
Partnership with InvertiGro will see fresh herbs grown in Metro Park Sydney Village store
Full steam ahead for Kissabel’s Southern Hemisphere programme
Favourable weather conditions produced a high-quality crop, with good sizes and flesh colour
Agrovision secures US$210m to fund continued expansion
Chairman Steve Magami said capital will allow company to pursue strategic opportunities on a global scale
Maputo port progress for South African citrus
Eastern port emerges as viable option for South African exporters, particularly those targeting Asia
AFPA appoints new CEO
Claire McClelland will succeed Michael Rogers as head of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
R&R Smith adopts home compostable packaging
Australian organic apple supplier to utilise TIPA’s compostable produce bags for 1.5kg offering
Global coalition calls for action as crisis worsens
Improved market access, transport subsidies and a global zero-VAT strategy for fruit and vegetables are among its proposals
Thai fruit gets domestic promotion
Year-long fruit festival to drive domestic fruit consumption in attempt to offset export struggles
Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
Peruvian blues smash export record
As 2021/22 campaign draws to a close, shipments are on course to top US$1.3bn
Kazumitsu Kawada receives Order of the Rising Sun
Tokyo Seika president recognised for his contribution to produce marketing and distribution in Japan
Vietnamese produce builds European capacity
Small and medium fruit and vegetable exporters to receive support from new Oxfam and Vietnam Chamber of Trade and Industry project
Philippine bananas get promotion boost
New funding to power Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association marketing campaign in Japan
Harris Farm Markets expands into Canberra
Retailer’s first store in the nation’s capital to be located in Majura Park retail precinct at Canberra Airport
Lineage Logistics expands into Singapore
Leading cold chain logistics specialist acquires Mandai Link Logistics, expanding its Asian presence
Cambodia courts Korean fruit investment
Cambodian Ministry of Commerce asks for support to boost fruit exports to Korea
