Supply news from Asiafruit – Page 6
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NewsPhilippines says yes to Peruvian avocados
New deal gives Peru access to a market of 110mn consumers
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NewsPeruvian bananas and pomegranates secure access to China
Phytosanitary protocols signed at official ceremony in Lima
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NewsMaersk announces US$2bn India port expansion and strategic initiatives
AP Moller-Maersk has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives to expand its operational footprint in India, including a proposed US$2bn investment in Pipavav port infrastructure and the flagging of two vessels under the Indian registry
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NewsGlobal fresh produce exports hit 148mn tonnes in 2024
Worldwide exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew 2 per cent to 148mn tonnes in 2024, with China, Spain and the Netherlands leading global shipments according to UN trade data
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NewsMalaysia sees strong growth in pineapple exports
Volumes have risen more than 100 per cent in past six months according to country’s agriculture and food security minister
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NewsSouth African export logistics sector shows major improvement
Government agencies and private sector collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies across South Africa’s export logistics network, with the citrus industry shipping record volumes and port facilities showing marked improvements
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NewsIfco study confirms reusable packaging containers outperform single-use alternatives
An updated 2025 Life Cycle Assessment has scientifically demonstrated the environmental advantages of reusable packaging containers over single-use alternatives in the North American fresh produce market
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NewsChilean Cherry Committee pegs 2025/26 export crop at 131mn cartons
The figure represents a slight increase on last season’s total
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NewsNew breakthrough in management of HLB
China-based research team has developed an eco-biological control approach to combatting citrus disease
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NewsClemenGold International reaffirms strategic focus after successful season
South African citrus marketer ClemenGold International has outlined its strategic approach following another successful soft citrus season, highlighting brand-led marketing successes in India and year-round supply innovations through Chinese partnerships
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NewsInnovar partners to develop Procado avocado rootstock IP worldwide
Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance
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NewsKiwifruit drives New Zealand’s fruit export growth
Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results
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NewsFinal charter for New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail for Japan
Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November
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NewsMohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
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NewsFresh Del Monte reports net loss despite higher sales
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported a net loss of US$29.1mn for the third quarter of 2025, despite net sales increasing to US$1.021bn, as the company moves to divest its Mann Packing business operations
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NewsMaersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
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NewsSouth African stonefruit exports forecast to grow
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season
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NewsTru-Cape forecasts 5-7 per cent cherry production increase with excellent quality
South African cherry growers in Ceres are expecting a bumper season with production up 5-7 per cent and exceptional fruit quality, thanks to ideal spring weather conditions that delivered perfect rainfall and sunshine timing
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NewsHello Kitty campaign returns to promote Japanese fruit and and vegetable exports
Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt mobile game launched across Asia
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NewsThe Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines