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Superplum introduces ready-to-eat mangoes
Carbide-free ripening technique ensures safe and reliably ripe mango offering
Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
Federal funding for Australian table grape traceability solution
“Plug-and-play” solution set to streamline traceability and advance exports to South-East Asia
Superplum lychee season begins
Sulphitation-free lychees available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai
Asiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
Zespri unveils Zag innovation fund pilots
First investment from Zag innovation fund distributed to three pilots
Strong Pakistani mango volumes head to Dubai despite climate challenges
Mangoes from Pakistan are under threat from the changing climate, with volumes expected to decline again this season, but Dubai-based Altaf Hussain Trading Co reports “substantial” influx
Saudi date exporters see partner potential in Alibaba
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China
Soluna brand exceeds expectations
The owners and developers of the apple brand are looking forward to good sales in 2024
Pretty Lady Vineyards launches new green seedless grape variety
Leading US grape grower-shipper to introduce Applause at West Coast Produce Expo next month
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China grants market access to Hungarian cherries and Serbian blueberries
Announcements followed state visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping
Washington Apple Commission receives export development funding
New Regional Agricultural Promotion Program to fuel export expansion in emerging markets such as South-East Asia
Asiafruit May edition out now
Exclusive interviews with CEOs of Agrovision and Costa, plus USA Special inside
Avocados Australia celebrates launch into India
Ambassador Brett Lee joins stakeholders at launch event in New Dehli
Indian ag-tech start-up Superplum receives US$15m in series A funding
Hellman & Friedman senior advisor joins as Superplum chairman
Ninjacart invests in Philippine ag-tech start-up Mayani
Walmart-backed Ninjacart empowers Mayani with fresh strategic investment
Weak yen weighs on Japanese fruit imports
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
WSU runs online contest to name WA 64 apple
Naming contest part of wider rollout that will see variety reach growers in 2026 and retailers by 2029
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
Sun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company