Tariff 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
Tariff elimination on the table for US fruits as India trade deal agreed
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Founder of BGP International recognised in Australia Day honours for his service to the nation’s fresh produce export industry
Poor weather affects New Zealand cherry volumes
Growers report lower export packouts despite early-season predictions for growth
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T&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
Egypt gains access to Vietnam for fresh onions and garlic
Approval comes after more than two years of technical coordination
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South 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
Thai fruits target Middle East premium market
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California Avocado Commission forecasts 150,000-tonne crop
Terry Splane calls time on 40-year career, including two years as CAC vice president of marketing
Philippines 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
China’s cold chain expansion fuelled by fresh produce demand
Hunger for high-quality fresh products and e-commerce growth force supply chain upgrades
Conversations
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Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Marketing
Coming 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
California Avocado Commission forecasts 150,000-tonne crop
Terry Splane calls time on 40-year career, including two years as CAC vice president of marketing
Comment: 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
Dubai 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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Maersk delivered “strong performance in all businesses” in 2025
Logistics giant achieves top-end of financial guidance despite lower freight rates caused by supply overcapacity
Poor weather affects New Zealand cherry volumes
CMI Orchards receives global recognition for sustainable innovations
Coupang increases local sourcing as fruit sales rise
T&G again wins judicial victory protecting Envy IP rights in China
Egypt gains access to Vietnam for fresh onions and garlic
South Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
Thai fruits target Middle East premium market
Coming soon: Asiafruit Fresh Produce India edition
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Sustainability
CMI Orchards receives global recognition for sustainable innovations
Leading US grower-packer-shipper receives two 2026 Seal Sustainability Awards for its regenerative, climate‑positive tree fruit production
Australian table grape growers prepare for promising season amid record heatwave
Dubai bolsters standing as regional hub
Clean energy citrus becomes a reality in Jeju
CH Robinson deploys AI agents to tackle missed pickups
Fruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
AI is changing everything… Are you ready for it?
Japan’s Aomori apple growers look to peaches as climate changes
Packaging & Technology
China’s cold chain expansion fuelled by fresh produce demand
Hunger for high-quality fresh products and e-commerce growth force supply chain upgrades
Dubai bolsters standing as regional hub
EU and India clinch landmark free trade agreement
China’s fresh produce production transforms with modernisation efforts
CH Robinson deploys AI agents to tackle missed pickups
Fruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
Transnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
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