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Korean strawberries gain access to Brazil
New deal marks first entry into Latin America for the Korean fruit
Candine closes a strong season in Asia
Ariane-Fuji cross is gaining momentum, particularly in Vietnam, on the back of marketing efforts from Blue Whale as the variety reaches 200 containers in the region
Apal delivers new five-year strategy for Australian apple and pear industry
Plan includes four new strategic pillars to support actionable steps towards sustainable growth
The US hikes China tariffs to 125 per cent
Announcement comes as Trump puts 90-day pause on most other imposed tariffs subjecting them to a baseline 10 per cent rate
Thai durian trade expresses concern over China export process
Thai and Chinese governments meet to discuss issues arising from China’s rejection of contaminated durian
Vietnam cuts duties on US fruit as it negotiates Trump tariffs
US fruit exporters benefit from attempts to negotiate with Trump administration
Northwest tree fruit industry leader Scott Marboe dies, aged 66
Marboe spent nearly four decades contributing to the Washington fruit industry, including 33 years with Oneonta Trading Corporation and Starr Ranch Growers
Indonesia durian moves closer to China access
Chinese officials travel to Indonesia to audit production and packhouses
Dole cautions fees on Chinese ships would drive banana prices up
US plan to place port fees on China-built vessels will impact trade, according to Dole
Piqa Boo pear rebrands as Piqa Red
New elevated branding set to position the pear as premium offering
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Philippine banana delegation makes Japan trip to address export challenges
Representatives from the Philippine government and industry push for tariff relief as competition in Japan grows
FCC and Zespri complete first-ever biofuel kiwifruit charter
The shipment kicked off the 2025/26 season in Greater China
Australian avocado season kicks off with launch event in Malaysia
Shepard avocado crop opens 2025 season with Hass avocados expected in April
Palms Vineyards to leverage new Sun World licence
Australian table grape grower-exporter hopes to leverage new licence as it delivers top quality fruit this season
Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion
Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit
Sassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
Cordoma builds high-flavour brand for Australian grapes
A new Sun World marketing licence will supplement Cordoma’s exotic brand as it aims to surprise and delight customers
New Zealand and India strengthen horticultural ties
Signed MOC set to foster technical exchanges, harvest and post-harvest management, training, and the sharing of technological expertise
Strong start for T&G’s 2025 Jazz apple harvest
First export shipments due to depart Napier Port for Japan, the UK, France and Italy mid-March
Mexican avocado season showing signs of an early finish
Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit