All Asia articles
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NewsTariff elimination on the table for US fruits as India trade deal agreed
US trade representative suggests tariffs on nuts, fruits and vegetables will drop to zero
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NewsNeil Barker awarded Order of Australia
Founder of BGP International recognised in Australia Day honours for his service to the nation’s fresh produce export industry
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NewsCoupang increases local sourcing as fruit sales rise
Expanded logistics infrastructure allows Korean online retailer to expand sourcing into rural areas
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NewsT&G again wins judicial victory protecting Envy IP rights in China
Enforcement of earlier judgement results in court-supervised destruction of illegally planted trees in the Gansu province
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NewsEgypt gains access to Vietnam for fresh onions and garlic
Approval comes after more than two years of technical coordination
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NewsSouth Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
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NewsThai fruits target Middle East premium market
Tourism is helping to boost familiarity and demand for Thai fruits in high-end retail and hospitality
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PromotionComing soon: Asiafruit Fresh Produce India edition
Discover all the latest market trends ahead of India’s premier fresh produce event. Plus, Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes and features on grapes, apples, pears, avocados and more
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NewsChina’s cold chain expansion fuelled by fresh produce demand
Hunger for high-quality fresh products and e-commerce growth force supply chain upgrades
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NewsPhilippines pushes for lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan
Philippines currently incur an 8 per cent tariff on banana exports to Japan between October and March and 18 per cent from April to September
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CommentComment: The unexpected impact of ‘Dujjonku’ on Korea’s pistachio supply
Hyojun Kim details the latest food craze taking hold in Korea and what it means for the future of fresh produce consumption and marketing
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NewsThai conglomerate BJC to acquire MM Mega Market Vietnam in US$717mn deal
Extraordinary general meeting set for 13 February for BJC board decision
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NewsSpinneys supermarket to open 12 stores in the Philippines
Partnership with ACX Holidings facilitates the first opening outside of the Gulf for the UAE-based retailer
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FeaturesDubai bolsters standing as regional hub
With the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of the current market, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class hub for fresh produce, according to Redha Mansouri, CEO of Fresh Fruits Company, and Hesam Rahi, CEO of Farzana Trading
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NewsClean energy citrus becomes a reality in Jeju
Fruit grown with renewable energy enters the Korean market
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NewsEU and India clinch landmark free trade agreement
While other sectors will see bigger wins, the fresh produce business is set to benefit through lower duties, smoother trade and stronger IP protection
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NewsLaos and Cambodia open new transit route expediting produce exports to China
Growing cooperation between neighbouring countries to boost agricultural opportunities further
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NewsUS potatoes secure expanded access to Korea
Growers from 11 new states can export to Korea, laying the way for exports to increase by up to 10 per cent
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NewsAartsen expands Asia presence with new office in India
Fifth global branch supports company’s growing partnerships in the region
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NewsChina’s fresh produce production transforms with modernisation efforts
From new breeding techniques to harnessing the power of drones, China is upgrading its agriculture sector