Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
The three-day sold-out event will bring together 350 industry members from around the country
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
Wyma to lead upgrade of Rockit’s Te Ipu packing facility in New Zealand
Goodfarmer gains brand license and exclusive marketing rights for next ten years in Greater China
Addressing phytosanitary requirements took several years of technical negotiations
Winners include wholesaler of the year Lemdell and produce grower of the year D Fresh Produce
Australia celebrates removal of varietal restrictions of table grape exports to Japan
Blueberry producer partners with Walmart-backed agri-startup to distribute fruit to more than 100,000 Indian retail outlets in over 100 cities
The Mr Apple-owned orchards Te Papa and Blyth sell to fund managed by Craigmore
Leading Australian business spotlights need for improved approach to negotiation market access as industry awaits key breakthroughs
Smith joins as director and independent chair following recent ownership update
White takes on the general manager – Asia role with extensive experience across international trade
A new chapter begins for South African avocados in the east with the shipment of the first container to Japan this week
Chinese pear exporters are turning their eyes on the European market
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
More than 5,000 international buyers attended the four-day trade show in Taipei
Overall food prices also see decrease for first time in six years
Buyer found for Tasmanian headquartered business following voluntary administration
More than 600 exhibitors from some 38 countries and regions already signed up to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce event
Chinese company receives shipment of fresh oranges as part of collaboration
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
Demand drastically outweighed supply this season after poor weather halved Vietnam’s crop
Signed arrangements include a commitment to move towards electronic certification and export plans for New Zealand onions and Indonesian pineapples
New Zealand apple packer says Tomra’s LUCAi technology tackles stem splits and punctures with precision
Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Distributor to seek South African partner to trial Southern Hemisphere production for Japanese-bred apple
On 4 July nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia, visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer’s distributor symposium.
GM of the Australian citrus heavyweight Grant Leyden outlines plans to boost supply, add capacity and pursue branded varieties in a bid to grow “bigger and better” than ever
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries
Deal negotiations included a virtual site visit due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia