Latest news stories from Asiafruit
News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Thailand reopens for South African apples
South Africa granted access once again after losing the Thai market more than a decade ago
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year coverage, a special feature on Australia and a keynote interview with Guangzhou Jiangnan market chairman, Ye Canjiang in celebration of the wholesaler’s 30th anniversary headline this issue
Asia Fruit Logistica announces China Meet Up and exciting new events
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show unveils two China events held in the days following Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
Termotécnica presents packaging solution to support Brazil’s grape exports to China
Light weight DaColheita solution reduces freight costs and CO₂ emissions
StePac develops greener packaging alternative for broccoli
Solution designed to ease transition from environmentally unfriendly ice-filled polystyrene foam and waxed carton boxes
Conversations
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
VentureFruit appoints Copefrut as exclusive Latin American licence holder for Tutti
Chilean grower-packer-marketer-exporter to license the Hot Climate Partnership variety across the region
JD Super celebrates start of Chilean cherry season in China
Chinese retailer aims to sell Rmb5bn of Chilean products over three years with strategic cooperation agreement
Garcés Fruit secures airfreight first in Chile
Company becomes the first Chilean fruit exporter certified for safe air shipments by DGAC
First cherry express for the 2024/25 Chilean cherry season arrives in China
Frutas de Chile holds ceremony at Guangzhou’s Jiangnan Wholesale Market to celebrate the arrival
NZ growers back expansion of Zespri Global Supply
More than 90 per cent vote to increase global production of SunGold over next six years
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Ninjacart launches ag-tech start-up support programme
Indian ag-tech company to help other start-ups follow in its footsteps by sharing technology, expertise and financial support
Bloom Fresh announces licensees in China
Announcement comes amid continued commitment to pursue license infringement across the nation
Agrovision moves into cherries
Acquisition of Chile’s ZurGroup provides access to state-of-the-art packing facilities as well as established blueberry operation
Rockit Global appoints Cullen Zhang as new GM Greater China
Zhang joins Rockit after eight years with confectionery and snack foods company Pladis
Wholesale ordering platform Fresho hits US$50mn funding
Oversubscribed Series B funding round to accelerate AI innovation and US expansion as platform passes 30mn orders
Bloom Fresh appoints new innovation and quality director
Newly created role showcases Bloom Fresh’s commitment to growing category value with creative development strategies and strict quality standards
South Africa contemplates high orange juice prices
Finding answers to juicing questions could set citrus growers up for extremely profitable futures
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
Landmark international programme set to boost Australian Grapes brand
Five-year marketing programme takes a multi-pronged approach to grow the Australian table grape profile with direct involvement from producers and exporters
President of the Philippines inaugurates Korea-backed greenhouse project in Quezon
The facility is one of 20 greenhouses established with support from Korean government