Retail news from Asiafruit – Page 2
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Banana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
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Rijk Zwaan puts hydroponic leafies in spotlight
The Dutch vegetable seed breeder hosted a seminar prior to last month’s Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, in order to explore the challenges and opportunities for the hydroponic leafy segment across Asia
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Rockit ready for Mid-Autumn Festival
Miniature apple brand prepares for peak sales season with new activations across a number of key Asian markets
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‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
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Asian retailers get Australian citrus guide
New eLearning platform will give retailers across Asia information about Australian citrus varieties and health benefits, handling, storage and display tips
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JD launches second annual agricultural festival
Chinese e-commerce platform holds Harvest Carnival and Shopping Festival of Agricultural Specialties promoting domestic products including fruit and vegetables
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Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Rockit Global, United Produce Company, WinCommerce, and Tatsuo Horiuchi of Farmind Corporation are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2023
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Asiafruit Congress hears key retail trends
Growth in online grocery sales is slowing post-pandemic as Asian shoppers seek more convenient, as well as sustainable products
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Clarifruit’s QC revolution
Tech entrepreneur Elad Mardix believes Clarifruit will transform quality control in the global fresh produce industry. The Clarifruit CEO and co-founder gives Fred Searle the lowdown on the world’s first AI-powered QC platform for fresh fruits and vegetables
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Asiafruit July/August out now
Asia Fruit Logistica edition provides a comprehensive preview to Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, plus special features on China and apples and pears
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Speakers announced for Rijk Zwaan’s Leafy Hydroponics Event
Leading seed company unveils expert speaker line-up for its seminar event held ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong
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JD enhances Thai durian supply
Chinese e-commerce company partners with southern region of Thailand in joint durian harvesting initiative
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Westfalia: India’s avocado market “ripe and ready”
Growth in consumer demand can grow significantly, says supplier, whose joint venture with Sam Agri could see new ripening centres open across the country
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Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
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GBF reports strong demand for Cherish
New Zealand apple marketer says consumers across Asia are attracted to the variety’s candy-pink colour and “tropical flavour notes”
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Freshippo expands ahead of IPO
Alibaba’s supermarket chain opens 12 new stores with initial public offering expected in May 2024
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Zespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
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Produce preparation services take off in Korea
Consumers are using services provided by retailers to get their fruit and vegetables cut to preference
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Fruit and veg prices are falling in New Zealand
Food Price Index shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the fresh produce industry rebounds from challenging season
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Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months