Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Philippines clinches access to Japan for Hass avocados
Agreement took over a decade to finalise with initial access requests dating back to 2011
Apal names Matthew Lenne as new pear director
Lenne takes over role from Chris Fairless, who headed up the organisation’s pear activities for the past eight years
Strong demand and quality drives positive forecast for Zespri growers
Forecast returns up across almost all categories, marketer reports
Wholesale markets union backs global fruit and veg day
WUWM, FAO and AIAM5 join Chile’s Le Valledor market in pushing for a new International Day of Fruits and Vegetables
Kantar research shows growth in Zespri’s brand power
The kiwifruit company’s latest Kantar Brand Power report indicates the brand’s increasing strength in its core markets, as well as growing competition from other brands
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
Peru signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
Deal is expected to make it even easier for Peruvian exporters to supply the Asian market
Zespri aims to sell 93,000 tonnes of Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit
Marketer says it has targeted 26mn trays from its counter-seasonal programme, as new season gets underway
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
Rainforest Alliance set to streamline requirements
Ria Stout, the group’s chief programme officer, says next year’s launch of its revised Sustainable Agricultural Standard will reduce the burden on farmers
Strong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa
The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business
Malaysian government invests in local onion production
The US$2.69mn commitment is part of a multi-phase strategy that will see the country become 30 per cent self-sufficient in onion production by 2030
Avocados Australia signs MoU with China Chamber of Commerce at CIIE
Agreement seeks to enhance technological exchanges as Australia continues lobbying efforts for access to China market
Philippines loses banana market share in China to Vietnam
Geopolitical tensions blamed as imports from the Philippines drop 49 per cent year-on-year to 255,636 tonnes
Perfection Fresh introduces Mexican-grown Calypso mangoes to US market
Mangoes supplied to Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles in collaboration with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to take raspberry robot to next level
Fieldwork says the interoperability of its technology is a big advantage to growers
Camposol’s Chinese cherry campaign off to early start
Company anticipates a significant increase in cherry exports to China this year
Chile and Vietnam sign cooperation agreements in key areas
Two nations to strengthen commercial links in agriculture, defence and culture
Lytone Enterprise works with Lytone Brazil to expand preservation solutions for Brazil’s fresh produce and floral industries
The LytoFresh programme is dedicated to supporting customers in the global agricultural production and marketing chain. LytoFresh is designed to offer rapid, effective, and user-friendly solutions to farmers around the world. Lytone Brazil has taken the lead in introducing Azolyte, an all-in-one fertiliser under the LytoFresh protocols, containing nearly 70 ...
Success of apricot packs brings category “back to life”
Pride of Prima launches second season in stores, doubling volumes year-on-year
Fresh Facts 2024 reveals New Zealand’s fresh produce exports reach NZ$4.3bn
United Fresh partners with Plant & Food Research on annual New Zealand horticulture statistical handbook
Dutch greenhouse experts return to India
Dutch greenhouse experts from HortiRoad2India will be back in India on 13-22 November to promote collaboration in sustainable food systems via innovative solutions
Zespri’s pillbox packs return to retail shelves
Singapore retailers restock presentation packs, as marketer tackles decline in traditional post-dinner consumption
New Zealand minister of trade makes inaugural visit to Joy Wing Mau Group
Chinese company continues to collaborate with top NZ companies like Zespri and Rockit, deepening cooperation between the countries
Comment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
Bruno Plantaz prepares to make Seafrigo Group shine
Incoming chief executive describes company as “a sparkling diamond” that now “needs to be polished”
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
Montague Farms set for strong stonefruit season with packhouse upgrade and new variety
Leading stonefruit grower-marketer to manage growing production with new Unitec line
Trump’s fondness for tariffs prompts talk of food price rises
With the election of Donald Trump as US president (again), economists have raised concerns about the consequences of introducing tariffs on imports, not least from Mexico
Video: A closer look at Sekoya’s new blueberry dispenser
The company’s retail expert Hans Liekens explains how the company’s new device can boost sales of the fruit
Hapag-Lloyd sinks US$4bn into new dual-fuel ships
German-owned shipping line has ordered a total of 24 new vessels from two shipyards in China
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Vietnam’s import market matures
Shifts in retail and consumer preferences open up new opportunities for fresh produce suppliers
Australia finalises trade deal with the UAE
Under the deal, 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff-free
HortiRoad2India, 8 Berries and Mahaberry sign MoU
Partnership aims to scale up berry operations in India using Dutch greenhouse technology
Comment: How to recover fresh produce claims effectively
Lina Jasutiene, MD of Hamburg-based cargo claims recovery specialist Recoupex, explains how to reclaim for damaged cargo
Ecuador sends first blueberries to Hong Kong
Nobis Fruit Company sends three weekly pallets of AtlasBlue blueberries to the Asian market