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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Mexican avocado season showing signs of an early finish
Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit
Berry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
New plantings boost South Africa’s kiwifruit business
The country’s climate is seen as ideal for growing varieties that are in demand globally
China to destroy 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries
More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit transferred out of port of Nansha this week
Australian fresh produce to shine at Tokyo showcase dinner
Event forms part of the Australia-Japan Horticulture Showcase initiative designed to strengthen trading relationship between Australia and Japan
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris 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
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
ICTSI will be “strong and reliable partner to Transnet”
The court dispute between ICTSI, Transnet and Maersk over Durban Container Terminal is finally moving to a conclusion
Zespri Zag Innovation Fund kicks off second year with mission to propel a sustainable future
Fund calls for innovators to find solutions that drive meaningful decarbonisation and enhance orchard productivity
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
Chilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports to China plunge 43 per cent
News tied to China’s increased requirements on durian imports
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T&G welcomes successful judgement protecting its IP rights under China’s new Seed Law
New verdict upholds earlier ruling against the unlawful cultivation and selling of Envy apple plant material and fruit
California contends with small-size navels
Exporters prepare for a slow season after the hottest summer in history has put fruit diameter at the smallest measured size in two decades
Consumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label
Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker
Contecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to Asia
Cosco’s WSA5 service is first direct connection between Ecuador and Asia via Port of Chancay
US imposes further tariffs on China
China’s countermeasures target US agricultural and food products
India streamlines import protocol for Spanish oranges
New rules allow cold treatment to be carried out during transit
Les Domaines celebrates Japanese first
Company ships first container of Moroccan Nadorcotts to Japan after opening of that market earlier this year
Improved apples performance signals bounce back for T&G Global
T&G saw an operating profit of NZ$12.7mn in 2024 compared to a loss of NZ$45.6mn in 2023
Another bumper crop expected for Washington apples
Despite initial forecasts, mid-season packouts have 2024/25 crop at 134.6mn cartons – just under 2023/24’s second largest in history which had growers barely breaking even
Kiwi Crunch sees boost in Piqa crop
Production set to increase 26 per cent this season based on harvest to date