An online ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS was held last week on 28-29 September. Day two of the event examined consumer and retail trends, health messaging, e-commerce and sustainable packaging all came under […]
Tue 05/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Joy Wing Mau
The 2021 Asia Fruit Awards were scooped by Chinese fruit group Joy Wing Mau, Indian distributor Suri Agro Fresh, Singaporean retailer NTUC FairPrice, and the Costa JV in China. The […]
Tue 05/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Zespri
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri has said that shipments to China will continue as normal after some of its fruit tested positive for Covid-19 in the country. The firm launched […]
Mon 04/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Leading Chinese fruit group Joy Wing Mau, Indian distributor Suri Agro Fresh, Singaporean retailer NTUC FairPrice, and the Costa JV in China, have clinched the 2021 Asia Fruit awards.
Thu 30/09/2021 by JB
PROARANDANOS
Peru’s blueberries can now be sold in Malaysia and India, with the latter also granting access to Peruvian citrus. Peru’s SENASA reported that the agriculture departments of both countries have […]
Thu 30/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
After years of falling output and shrinking acreage, Taiwan’s peach crop for MY2021/22 is forecast to increase to 17,000 tons. Meanwhile, peach and nectarine imports are forecast down to 13,500 […]
Thu 30/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Alexandra Sautois, Eurofresh Distribution
The new Chinese protocol for South African citrus exports that came into effect at the end of August could see a major shift in the balance of the Southern Hemisphere […]
Wed 29/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits et Légumes
India has reported significant growth in its almond (+44%), walnut (+20%) and pistachio (+34%) imports in 2020/2021 from the previous year, according to a USDA report. However, almond and walnut […]
Mon 27/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Public domain
South Korean officials fear that Typhoon Chantu may have caused serious damage to winter crops and tangerines. Other field crops such as potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and cabbage are also expected […]
Mon 27/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Prashanth Vishwanathan-Bloomberg
Amazon is making progress in its controversial attempts to gain access to supplies of India’s fresh produce, according to a Bloomberg report. The online retailer has begun offering real-time advice […]
Thu 23/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Mr. Avocado
With Chinese demand for avocados constantly growing, Mr Avocado and Aldi China have teamed up to launch a co-branded ready-to-eat avocado product. Mr Avocado reached out to retailer Aldi soon […]
Wed 22/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Zespri
The case of the smuggled Zespri SunGold kiwi rootstock to China appears to have reached a positive conclusion for Zespri, with the smuggler ordered to pay over US$8.5 million, following […]
Tue 14/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
