Retail news from Asiafruit – Page 20
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Malaysia optimistic ahead of durian season
Durian growers in Malaysia encouraged to embrace e-commerce as Covid-19 changes the way consumers shop
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Alibaba supports fresh online faces
A new growth plan is set to support fresh food merchants who have recently joined the company’s Tmall e-commerce platform
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Thomas Foods offloads potato business
Purchase agreement will expand Mitolo Family Farms' production in South Australia
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Fresh Del Monte expands in Japan
Leading vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor opens new fresh cut plant in Yokohama
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JD.com expands 7Fresh
Chinese e-tailer adds two new supermarkets in Chengdu, offers deliveries within 30 minutes of ordering
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Covid-19 boom for MyGroser
Malaysian online grocery service launches first round of public funding after experiencing significant growth during the pandemic
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E-grocery: a change in status quo
Online grocery has seen a boom in sales as a result of Covid-19. Now, e-tailers are seeking solutions to the challenge of meeting quality expectations on fresh produce
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JD.com holds NZ festival
New Zealand fresh produce, including apples and kiwifruit, has been highlighted as part of a week-long promotion on the Chinese e-tailer
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Covid-19 interrupts India’s mango season
Country-wide shut down and social distancing measures limit domestic supply and exports, significantly reducing prices
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Reliance grows during pandemic
Major Indian retailer opened nearly 500 new stores and posted increased revenues despite coronavirus disruption
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Walmart China adds AI scales
New technology which automatically recognises and weighs fresh produce is being installed in Walmart stores across China
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DiMuto’s new partnership targets post-harvest
Singapore-based supply chain platform teams up with leading post-harvest automation manufacturer
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New campaign to promote Thai fruit
Thailand’s government is working with e-commerce platforms and importers from around Asia to promote Thai fruit
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Freshippo relocates headquarters
Alibaba’s supermarket chain will relocate to Shanghai and establish a new industrial base which includes a processing and distribution hub
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Sheng Siong profits jump
Elevated demand because of the coronavirus pandemic has driven impressive first quarter results for the Singapore-based retailer
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NZ apple exports face slow start
Total export volumes slightly behind previous years as coronavirus pandemic impacts global fresh produce industry
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New shipping route connects China and Vietnam
First shipment of Vietnamese dragon fruit takes seven days to reach China via newly added shipping route
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Amazon India adds offline retailers
After a successful trial, the e-commerce giant will allow kiranas and small retailers to use its platform
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Californian avocados gain access to China
Issue of protocol for phytosanitary requirements comes as 2020 harvest tipped to pass 165,000 tonnes
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Facebook invests in Reliance
US-based social media giant acquires a 9.99 per cent stake in Reliance’s Jio Platforms, paving the way for e-commerce development.