China Eastern launches new airfreight connection to Adelaide
New service opens up capacity for 45 tonnes of airfreighted exports each week
China Eastern launches new airfreight connection to Adelaide
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Californian grapes team up with NFL’s Davante Adams for Australian showcase
Los Angeles Rams player will help promote Californian grapes during the NFL’s first regular-season football game in Australia
Maersk appoints Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific regional president
The logistics giant has promoted Elliott to the permanent role of regional president for Asia Pacific, a position he has held on an interim basis
Pakistani mango exports fall as Gulf conflict disrupts trade
Local traders expect drop in exports by at least 30 per cent amid ongoing impacts of fighting in Middle East
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The CGA has increased its lemon export projection by nearly 4mn cartons following favourable growing conditions
Kölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
Importer expects ‘very positive’ European season, as industry continues shift towards high-performing, licensed varieties
Korean strawberry industry targets 52-week production
Producers and technology providers meet to explore how year-round production might be achieved
South African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally
Chile eyes export opportunities in the Philippines
Fresh fruit expected to become an increasingly important trade commodity between the two nations
Early and balanced supply bodes well for NW cherries
Key North American cherry-producing regions report optimistic outlook for the 2026 export season
South Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
Rijk Zwaan opens tropical breeding station in Brazil
The Dutch breeding specialist’s new 40ha facility in Mogi Mirim is an investment in developing varieties tailored to tropical conditions
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Marketing
Californian grapes team up with NFL’s Davante Adams for Australian showcase
Los Angeles Rams player will help promote Californian grapes during the NFL’s first regular-season football game in Australia
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
Thailand spotlights Geographical Indication export value
Visit to China secures GI durian sales Huizhan Fruit Wholesale Market and technical insight from Huawei
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Supply
Maersk appoints Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific regional president
The logistics giant has promoted Elliott to the permanent role of regional president for Asia Pacific, a position he has held on an interim basis
China Eastern launches new airfreight connection to Adelaide
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
Pakistani mango exports fall as Gulf conflict disrupts trade
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Kölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
South African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
Korean strawberry industry targets 52-week production
Chile eyes export opportunities in the Philippines
Events
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Sustainability
The Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
Fairtrade reports €1bn in premiums paid to producers
Early warning system uses AI to help growers predict climate risk
NZ kiwifruit industry secures funding for productivity push
Zespri rejects minister’s claims on Māori kiwifruit access
Zespri develops ‘self-pollinating’ kiwifruit to challenge Hayward
Hapag-Lloyd completes first methanol dual-fuel engine retrofit
Zespri welcomes plan to fund port expansion
Robots in line to lend producers and packers a helping hand
Packaging & Technology
Korean strawberry industry targets 52-week production
Producers and technology providers meet to explore how year-round production might be achieved
Rijk Zwaan opens tropical breeding station in Brazil
Thailand spotlights Geographical Indication export value
Asia Fruit Logistica launches FRESHTech
Early warning system uses AI to help growers predict climate risk
NZ kiwifruit industry secures funding for productivity push
Japan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Hapag-Lloyd completes first methanol dual-fuel engine retrofit
Lineage’s cold chain survey offers logistics insights