Retail news from Asiafruit
Important developments in the Asia’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
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
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
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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
California avocado volume estimates at five-year high
Volumes projected to reach 170,097 tonnes in 2025
IG International welcomes first container of premium Subsole cherries to India
Strong response to the shipment of Chilean cherries represents India’s growing confidence in more premium fruit
China eyes growth for Lunar New Year
Unwavering demand for high-quality, high-value products is set to drive growth despite economic caution as the Lunar New Year approaches
Fresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced
Fruitnet’s brand-new event in Ho Chi Minh City explores every aspect of the booming Vietnam market
Korea removes tariffs on imported fruits
Government to continue tariff exemption for bananas, pineapples and other key products in first six months of 2025
New CMI Orchards campaign links well-known apple varieties with premium counterparts
Campaign markets Juici, Ambrosia Gold and EverCrisp brands amid fall in Honeycrisp production
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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
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
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
Egyptian citrus lands in India marking the start of the season
IG International celebrates with ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh grapefruit and lemons
Asian markets can consume more cherries
China and other markets in Asia have the capacity to absorb surge in Chilean cherry volumes, says JWM Asia’s GM of trade, Danny Guo. But he cites quality control, channel diversification and targeted marketing as key to success
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
Avocados Australia signs A$300 mn purchase deal with Shanghai Huizhan Markets
Agreement one of several signed at CIIE in a bid to progress technical market access for Australian avocados into China
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Could Asia’s berry boom move beyond China?
A panel of experts discussed the rapidly growing category at Asiafruit Congress 2024 as the China-based berry industry prepares to penetrate surrounding markets
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Vietnam’s import market matures
Shifts in retail and consumer preferences open up new opportunities for fresh produce suppliers