The Japanese burger chain Dom Dom has launched a special Nashi Double Teriyaki Burger that includes two teriyaki-glazed patties and fresh slices of nashi, an Asian pear. The sweet and crunchy pear contrasts nicely with the savory and juicy meat, resulting in a unique and delicious combination. read more

Wesfalia Fruit, a fresh produce supplier, has entered the Japanese market as part of its strategy to diversify its international market access. This move represents a significant expansion of its presence in the Asian market. It follows Westfalia's successful positioning of South African avocados. read more

In response to the uncertainties surrounding the importation of foreign vegetables, Japanese food companies are increasingly sourcing their vegetables domestically. read more

While fruit is being processed at Redland's packhouse in Shepparton, Australia, the absence of human involvement is noticeable. A variety of apples, pears, and citrus fruits pass through sorting machines and water pre-sizers before being placed in bins and transported to storage using a fully automated high-bay system that is integrated with. read more

Taiwan produces a wide variety of fruits, but it heavily depends on imports for temperate fruits like apples and cherries. read more

Pagoda Global Fresh (PGF) is on a mission to enhance China's reputation as a provider of top-quality fruits for export. read more

Spalona sady, trudności w zbiorach i chciwi pośrednicy: w tym roku zarówno rolnicy, jak i konsumenci odczuwają skutki. Rani Bar Nes, kierownik Działu Owoców w Izraelskiej Radzie Roślin, omówiła problemy sektora w wywiadzie dla gazety *Davar*. W tym sezonie dziesiątki...

Burned orchards, harvesting challenges, and greedy middlemen: this year, both farmers and consumers are feeling the impact. Rani Bar Nes, head of the Fruit Division at the Israeli Plant Council, discussed the sector's struggles in an interview with *Davar* newspaper. This season, tens of... read more

Marand Company, a Peruvian company specializing in exporting fresh produce, primarily Hass avocados and Kent mangoes, is increasing its footprint in international markets. The company has been strengthening its position in the Asian market, particularly in China, where they have seen significant growth. read more

The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) has urged the Philippine Senate to approve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. This initiative is intended to remove tariffs on bananas, increasing export prospects and balancing out the effects of the Panama. read more

The detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a third property in South Australia has raised concerns about the virus spreading within the region. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has connected this new finding to the. read more

Clavet Peru, a family business founded in 2003, is strengthening its position in Asian markets by exporting fresh fruits like mangoes, grapes, and blueberries. Vladimir Kocerha, the company's CEO, discussed Clavet's Asian expansion in an interview at the Asia Fruit Logistics fair. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port. The shipment contained 3,200 cartons of fresh oranges valued at PHP8.422 million. It was flagged by the DA's Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

In Iraq, the date palm and its produce are national symbols, but they are currently facing challenges due to drought. Once referred to as the land of "30 million palm trees," Iraq's historic date cultivation practices have endured difficulties, particularly during the 1980-88 war with Iran, and are now further impacted by climate change. read more

A group of Indonesian workers have reported facing financial difficulties after their employment at a UK farm was cut short due to unmet targets. The workers had traveled to the United Kingdom under the seasonal worker scheme, which allows foreign workers to obtain six-month visas for agricultural work. read more

Coliman Bananas is participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, which is being held in Hong Kong. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from around the world, offering the company a platform to enhance its presence in the Asian market. Coliman's participation in the show... read more

W Filipinach Komisja Konkurencji (PCC) ujawniła tożsamości dwunastu handlowców i importerów zamieszanych w rzekomy kartel cebulowy, który rzekomo wpłynął na rynek w 2022 roku. Podczas konferencji prasowej w siedzibie PCC w Quezon City, Dyrektor Biura ds. Egzekwowania read more

The prices of vegetables, flowers, and fruits have sharply increased in Bengaluru ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival on Friday and Saturday (September 6 and 7). While vegetable prices have been high for several months, the prices of flowers surged by hundreds just before the festival. read more

The Red Sea crisis is impacting numerous agricultural sectors globally, such as citrus fruit production in Egypt, table grapes in India, and overall fresh produce in Rwanda. For Rwandan company Virunga Biotech, the effects are significant, as CEO Vinay Thummala explains: "Not only is it more expensive to..." read more

Singapore: Giant to shut Toa Payoh supermarket in September, ninth closure in 2024

Supermarket chain Giant has announced that it will be closing its ninth store in Singapore by September 2024. This decision comes as the company faces stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery chains. The affected store is situated in Toa Payoh Lorong 4. read more

Super Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rains to Hong Kong. The No. 8 signal – a high-level warning – remained in force during the morning hours and was lowered to No. 3 at 12:40 pm local time today. This allowed services in the city to resume and Asia Fruit Logistica to open as scheduled. read more