Asia Fruit Logistica has announced a new strategic partnership with three of China’s leading wholesale markets – Guangzhou Jiangnan Market, Shanghai Huizhan Market and Hebei Sunhola Market. read more

The first consignments of Chilean cherries using a new method to monitor cold treatment during transit have arrived at the port of Shanghai. read more

With Lunar New Year on the horizon, Sunkist has created a limited-edition Year of the Dragon-themed 10lb carton as it aims to keep the citrus category at the forefront of longstanding celebrations domestically and across Asia. read more

China’s durian imports increased dramatically in 2023 up 69 per cent from the previous year to 1.4m tonnes according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. This increase is largely due to increased imports from Vietnam following a new market access agreement in 2021.   read more

A group of 40 Australian growers and industry professionals visited two of New Zealand’s major growing regions as part of the Apal Future Orchards International Tour on 15–19 January 2024.  read more

A group of 40 Australian growers and industry professionals visited two of New Zealand’s major growing regions as part of the Apal Future Orchards International Tour on 15–19 January 2024.  read more

INI Farms, part of the AgroStar group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group International, establishing a direct farm-to-retail partnership for the Indian Cavendish bananas. read more

Cambodian longan exports are up almost 500 per cent since market access to China was announced in October 2022.   read more

The Indian grape season has been plagued by a variety of challenges. Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Shubham Enterprises explains: “The Indian grape season lasts between December and April. In this season, unseasonal rain was seen at the start, which resulted in a loss of grapes
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In 2022, Hong Kong agricultural production (livestock and crops) yielded about $173 million worth of fresh food. Hence, Hong Kong relies on imports of fresh produce to feed its 7.3 million residents. The openness of the Hong Kong food import regime and its well-traveled consumers who demand a
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Asyad Group kicked off operations at Asyad Container Terminal – Duqm that will be managed and operated by the group’s ports and terminals arm, Asyad Ports. The latest addition to Asyad’s asset lineup follows the Omani logistics giant’s robust expansion plans that aim to offer more
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Citrus is considered a prized staple of Chinese and Lunar New Year festivities, as it is traditionally given as a gift symbolizing good luck and prosperity in the future. Sunkist has created a limited-edition Year of the Dragon-themed 10-pound carton to help keep the citrus category at the
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According to the latest data from Frutas de Chile, formerly known as the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, as of week 4 of 2024, Chile had sent a record-breaking 365,968 metric tons of fresh cherries to the Chinese market in the 2023/24 season. Concurrently, a total of 398,762 metric tons of
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Rockit Global is kicking off 2024 with a coordinated Chinese New Year campaign featuring giftboxes designed by renowned local artist, Chen Zhao.  read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced the launch of its latest pineapple innovation, the Rubyglow® pineapple – a red-shelled pineapple. This pineapple has a red outer skin, yellow flesh and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte pineapples. The Rubyglow pineapple is first being launched in
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A representative from an agriculture firm exporting Cambodian mangoes to Russia and Central Asia has reported a surge in their popularity, particularly in high-end Russian markets. This is a positive sign for Cambodia's agricultural sector. read more

Blueberries are the fruit that Morocco sells the most to Spain and, apparently, it is also one of the most exported to Southeast Asia. The demand for Moroccan blueberries has surged in Southeast Asia, largely due to the rising middle class and the influence of tourists introducing new
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According to EastFruit, on January 24, 2024, Polish farmers held a protest against the EU policy in the agricultural sector. One of the main demands was a revision of trade relations and a ban or serious restriction on imports of fruits and vegetables and other agricultural products from
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EastFruit analysts report a collapse in wholesale onion prices in Tajikistan to the equivalent of 9 US cents per kg. Thus, since the end of onion harvesting, prices for onions have decreased by around 40% due to ample supply and unusually high stocks. read more

Rockit Global is kicking off 2024 with a coordinated Chinese New Year campaign featuring giftboxes designed by renowned local artist, Chen Zhao.  read more