Retail news from Asiafruit
Important developments in the Asia’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
DFI Retail Group divests Singaporean supermarket business including Cold Storage and Giant
Buyer, South-East Asian retail group Macrovalue, already operates Giant and Cold Storage brands in Malaysia.
Australian avocado season kicks off with launch event in Malaysia
Shepard avocado crop opens 2025 season with Hass avocados expected in April
Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion
Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit
Sassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
Registrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
Consumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label
Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker
Another bumper crop expected for Washington apples
Despite initial forecasts, mid-season packouts have 2024/25 crop at 134.6mn cartons – just under 2023/24’s second largest in history which had growers barely breaking even
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
T&G and WinCommerce partner to grow Envy apple sales across Vietnam
Following the signing of a new MoU, WinCommerce has agreed to increase ranging and promotions to increase sales of Envy by 50 per cent
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Australian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
First shipment of Polish apples reaches Indonesia
Arrival comes as Indonesia negotiates comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the EU
Pagoda foreshadows financial losses after challenging 2024
Chinese fresh produce retail chain says weak domestic consumption and store closures affected last year’s performance
Japan’s fruit import volumes remain flat but hit record value
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
Fresh produce tops inflation-affected goods list in Korea
Asian pears record the highest price jump of more than 70 per cent as local fruit and vegetable production is marred by poor weather
Superplum launches distribution centres in Delhi and Bangalore
State-of-the-art facilities feature automated ripening rooms and packing lines as well as integrated low-oxygen chambers to enhance shelf life
California avocado volume estimates at five-year high
Volumes projected to reach 170,097 tonnes in 2025
IG International welcomes first container of premium Subsole cherries to India
Strong response to the shipment of Chilean cherries represents India’s growing confidence in more premium fruit
China eyes growth for Lunar New Year
Unwavering demand for high-quality, high-value products is set to drive growth despite economic caution as the Lunar New Year approaches
Fresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced
Fruitnet’s brand-new event in Ho Chi Minh City explores every aspect of the booming Vietnam market