Companies from across Asia will be present at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica, as our latest excerpt from Asiafruit’s exhibition preview demonstrates
Fresh Del Monte
Fresh Del Monte Produce looks forward to showcasing its Del Monte Rubyglow pineapples. It is the latest innovation from the company following more than 15 years of R&D efforts, leading to a registered plant patent in the US. With very limited production volume, the fruit is naturally ripened in Costa Rica on the plant and sold crownless at a super-premium price. Rubyglow was first launched in China at the beginning of 2024, and is now also available in the US market.
As one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables with a global client network, Del Monte is looking to connect with potential customers, suppliers and partners from around the world at Asia Fruit Logistica.
Daemyung Farms
Korean importer-exporter-distributor Daemyung Farms has been working to expand its business across retail and wholesale channels with its turnover now surpassing US$250m. The growth is built on assuring high quality produce from farmer to buyer and working to meet the range of market demands on quality and price. Daemyung Farms will be promoting a wide range of produce at Asia Fruit Logistica as it looks to further develop intra-Asia trade.
It will be spotlighting Noeul, a new melon variety developed from musk melon that has yellow flesh with sweeter flavours and a longer shelf-life. A new kiwifruit variety will also be on show with lower acid levels and increased Brix and firmness.
Ecoplants
Post-harvest solutions provider Ecoplants has cultivated a prominent position in the Korea market with its patented 1-MCP generating device FreshLong. Ecoplants’ Seokin Back says the company has been able to meet the needs of Korean growers, packers, distributors and exporters with a combination of its cutting-edge technology and know-how. Now, it is looking to expand its presence in other Asian markets.
“Just by adding FreshLong to your current method of storage, you can expect a dramatic extension of shelf-life. The application of FreshLong post-harvest can increase the value of your produce by maintaining the just-picked level of quality,” says Back. Ecoplants is also working on adding more smart features to its technology such as mobile data sharing.
Evergood Corporation
Top Korean exporter Evergood Corporation returns to Asia Fruit Logistica in 2024 looking to expand into more markets. It currently supplies high-quality fresh produce to around 20 markets, including South-East Asia, China, Japan, the US, Canada, and the EU. Its top categories are strawberries, grapes and pears, but it also supplies persimmons, peaches, melons and mushrooms. The company is also expanding its business to processed food products.
At this year’s event Evergood will debut new packaging and a mascot which will help promote the new products the company is developing. Its new offerings include Star apples and new varieties of grapes including Red Claret, Red Shine Muscat, Hongju, Sunny-Dolce and So-Pyeong-Hong.
Comex Farm
Vietnamese exporter Comex Farm continues to expand its portfolio of products and will seek new export markets such as the US, Canada, Europe and more at Asia Fruit Logistica. The company’s key fresh lines include dragon fruit, coconut, lime, pomelo, banana, and passionfruit. In particular dragon fruit and coconut are driving growth with the Middle East and India emerging as key markets. In the past year it has secured supply partnerships with retailers in these regions including Barakat Fresh, New West Zone, Onedayone Group and Anusaya Fresh. Comex Farm is also investing in product development particularly easy-to-open coconut designs including its Thumb Coconut brand as well as various processed products such as frozen, dried, and chewy dried fruit.
