China consumes seven times more kiwi than any other country

China consumes seven times more kiwi than any other country
Kiwifruit is currently enjoying a spell of great popularity across the world, and its period in the limelight is set to continue. Demand is increasing in the major markets, thanks […]
Thu 23/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

First Colombian avocados land in China

First Colombian avocados land in China
Colombian Hass avocados arrived in China for the first time on July 1st. Having set off from the Port of Buenaventura on May 28th, the 23-ton shipment landed in Shanghai […]
Thu 23/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

First full campaign for Spanish grapes in Vietnam commences

First full campaign for Spanish grapes in Vietnam commences
2020 will be Spain’s first full season shipping table grapes to Vietnam, after gaining access in 2018 and completing successful trial shipments in 2019. Fepex reports that the first shipment […]
Wed 22/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Dole and Zespri partner up in China

Dole and Zespri partner up in China
On 14 July, Zespri and Dole signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai, making Dole Zespri’s official distribution partner in China. The move is intended to support mutual development in this lucrative market.
Wed 22/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

JD.com teams up with neighbourhood stores

JD.com teams up with neighbourhood stores
Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com is to offer franchised fresh fruit sections to the country’s small retailers.  The “JD’s Good Fruits” initiative allows small independent shop owners access to JD’s fresh […]
Tue 21/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Port of Nansha to build new mega-warehouse complex

Port of Nansha to build new mega-warehouse complex
Not satisfied with just being one of the world’s five busiest container ports, the Port of Nansha in southern China is building a mega-warehouse complex that will include six eight-storey […]
Mon 20/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

India’s retail sector consolidates under impact of Covid-19

India’s retail sector consolidates under impact of Covid-19
India’s agriculture-related imports grew 14% between 2013 and 2019, from US$22 billion in 2013 to $25 billion in 2019, according to USDA/FAS data. Its main imported agrifood products are tree […]
Wed 15/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

India’s future as an organic powerhouse

India’s future as an organic powerhouse
India has great potential in the field of organic production. However, despite having 30% of the world’s certified organic producers, it accounts for just 3.3% (1.9 million hectares) of total […]
Mon 06/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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