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News updates for Asia’s fresh produce business.
California grapes scores partnership with San Francisco 49ers
The California Table Grape Commission is leveraging the San Francisco 49ers’ strong Mexican fanbase to drive consumer engagement and retail promotions during the high-volume autumn grape season, with activities centred around the team’s Mexico City game on 22 November.
Shipping breakthrough unlocks Malaysian durian export potential
Daikin Reefer, Hernan Cooperation and Yidu Group have demonstrated that premium tree-drop Malaysian durian can be shipped to China by sea in 12 days
Equifruit once again named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies
Women-owned B Corp continues to shake up the banana category and secure new retail customers
Cibus Capital acquires fruit and vegetable sorting specialist Aweta
Cibus Capital has reached an agreement with Standard Investment, and plans to accelerate Aweta’s R&D investment and international growth
Global disruption puts maritime trade resilience in spotlight
DP World’s latest whitepaper looks at why adaptable trade corridors are becoming critical as established shipping routes face mounting pressure
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
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
Middle East market sees fundamental shift
Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions have redrawn trade routes, and market recovery is several years away, says Del Monte chief
NZ grower backs end of ‘archaic’ kiwifruit export monopoly
John Bostock targets new production of yellow-fleshed variety in Australia, Chile, and South Africa after securing Southern Hemisphere licence
Del Monte backs Pittsburgh diabetes walk in community drive
Del Monte Corporation is backing the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk in Pittsburgh on 26 September
CA seafreight trial shows promise for Malaysian durians
Successful 12-day journey to China could pave the way for a new channel for tree-ripened durian
Morocco gets ready for export gains
Even closer alignment with the EU and UK for North African exporter
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Industry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
Philippine Carabao mangoes take off for Canada
Inaugural shipment part of efforts to expand Philippine mango exports
Australian citrus promotions capture attention in Korea
Sales grow across multiple retail channels following in-store orange tastings
US produce on show in Vietnam as trade grows
Apples and blueberries in the spotlight at multi-week festival held in Hanoi
South Africa targets 21mn cartons despite tough avocado season
South Africa’s avocado industry is set to deliver close to 21mn cartons this season, but growers face stiff competition from Peru in key European markets
CMI expands Gem pear availability
Variety offers eatability at every stage from tree to home ripening
Berries’ big Asian opportunity
It may not be easy succeeding at berry production in Asia, but as the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre heard, big rewards await for those that achieve it
Turkey’s Aksun welcomes improved conditions
After last year’s especially challenging weather in Turkey, producers feel fortunate at the lack of hail and heavy rain – but big challenges remain
SanLucar wins Supplier of the Year Award in Singapore
Cold Storage bestows honour on the Spanish company for second consecutive year
European dominance holds for South African table grapes
Sati warns that protecting established markets must be the strategic priority as port disruptions and rising competition weigh on returns