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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Celina now packed in South Africa under QTee brand
South African blushed pears are receiving a boost with selected exporters now sending Celina under a new brand
South Africa scrambles to reverse Trump decisions
South Africa faces a ban on trade with the US for the second time in its history, as the war of words between Washington and Pretoria escalates
Thai durian bound for China found contaminated with yellow dye
Thailand’s Agriculture Department has suspended the export licences of 26 durian wholesalers in response
Still more room for growth in China’s durian market
Economic forecaster BMI expects South-East Asia to expand durian production as China’s demand continues to rise
Peru named as Partner Country for Asia Fruit Logistica
Latin American export nation is the Official Partner Country for 2025 edition of event as Asia Fruit Logistica gears up to launch Peru Meet Up this October
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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
Fruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
Thai fruit exporters partner with foreign buyers at matchmaking event
Nearly 100 exporters and more than 60 buyers from 19 countries line up fruit export deals
Tanzania opens direct airfreight route to China for avocados
New logistics option cuts shipping time down from 22 days to a single day
Japan’s fruit import volumes remain flat but hit record value
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
South African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
Trump temporarily halts tariff threat against Mexico and Canada
One-month delay comes after US administration receives assurances from Mexican leaders on border controls
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Trump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
New leadership from the Orange River for Sati
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region
Fresh produce tops inflation-affected goods list in Korea
Asian pears record the highest price jump of more than 70 per cent as local fruit and vegetable production is marred by poor weather
Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
Vietnamese durian exporters turned away at the Chinese border
Durian sellers call on locals for support as they struggle with China’s new screening regulations
Register now and save… Grow your berry business at Fruitnet Berry Congress! 🌱
Join the biggest names in the berry industry at Fruitnet Berry Congress, the world’s premier event dedicated to the international soft fruit business, at the Ahoy Convention Centre in Rotterdam on 13-14 March.
Fruit symbols: unpacking the cultural significance of gifting fruit
During the Spring Festival, traditions form the heart of the holidays and celebrations. For me, the ritual begins with a drive in our little Toyota Rav4 to Shanghai’s wholesale market.
Superplum launches distribution centres in Delhi and Bangalore
State-of-the-art facilities feature automated ripening rooms and packing lines as well as integrated low-oxygen chambers to enhance shelf life
T&G licences Joli apples to the New Zealand Super Fund
Agreement through the fund’s rural investment manager FarmRight will see Joli apples grown in Canterbury for the first time
Chilean cherry exports to India almost double
Arrival of several sea shipments boosts export numbers as popularity of Chilean cherries grows in India