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.
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
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre launches at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre is the brand-new content hub at the heart of Asia Fruit Logistica, and it’s open to every visitor and exhibitor
Superplum lychee season begins
Sulphitation-free lychees available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai
Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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
China Business Meet Up starts countdown to Asia Fruit Logistica
Roadshow of Business Meet-Ups reaches grand finale in Shanghai, marking 100 days to go until Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong
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
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
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Freshmax seeks strategic partner
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
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
Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
More support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
Boosting fruit consumption key for Indonesia
Asia Fruit Logistica’s Jakarta Business Meet-Up highlights opportunities and challenges to building Indonesia’s fruit consumption
Industry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai
Asia Fruit Logistica hosts Jakarta Business Meet-Up
Asia Fruit Logistica’s new roadshow of Asia Business Meet-Ups kicks off in the Indonesian capital on 27 February
INI Farms signs deal to supply bananas to retailer LuLu Group
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
Rockit Global launches Chinese New Year marketing campaign
Campaign to feature locally designed giftboxes, POS displays and sampling sessions
JD.com launches Chinese New Year Grand Promotion
Month-long promotional campaign to feature numerous shopping events and a new fresh channel