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With Thai Durian Deal Alibaba Once Again Shows it Can Move Fruit

How long does it take to sell 80,000 Thai durians directly to consumers? Apparently, if you are China's Alibaba Group, the answer is less than one minute. What's more, Alibaba has signed a deal with the government of Thailand to purchase three billion RMB (USD 473.6 million) worth of Thai durian over the next three years.

April 26, 2018
Dan Siekman
Interpoma 2018 heralds the first year of the “Technology Award”

The best innovations in technology and equipment for apple-growing and post-harvest processing can compete for a “prize package” worth 5,000 euros

April 25, 2018
Produce Report
Walmart and JD announce Fresh Assemble Initiative

Called "Fresh Assemble", the initiative is aimed at streamlining Walmart's fresh supply chain and expanding Walmart's offerings of fresh goods available for home delivery.

April 24, 2018
Dan Siekman
T&G and Seeka reach agreement over kiwifruit operation and assets

T&G has reached an agreement regarding the sale of its Kerikeri-based kiwifruit orchards, packhouse facilities and assets to Seeka Limited.

April 23, 2018
Produce Report
China Announces Anti-Dumping Measures against US Sorghum

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sorghum_Harvest.jpgsaid that as of April 18, US exporters would be required to pay a 178.6% deposit on all shipments of Sorghum to China.

April 19, 2018
Dan Siekman
CHINA FRUIT LOGISTICA: Fresh power

China Fruit Logistica will provide the country’s fresh produce trade with a new professional platform on a national scale when it launches on 14-16 May in Shanghai.

April 19, 2018
Anonymous
PMA Fresh Connections China: Discovering China's New Retail Landscape

Super Species, Hema and other new brands like 7Fresh from JD.com and Huixuan from Walmart are all relatively freshly established and are all competing against each other to be the replacement for traditional wet markets for urban consumers’ daily food shopping needs.

April 18, 2018
Dan Siekman

Exploring the fresh fruit section at a Hema Fresh supermarket.

Ticket shop open for Asia Fruit Logistica

Tickets are now on sale for Asia’s leading continental trade show for fresh fruit and vegetable marketing, which is back in September.

April 18, 2018
Produce Report
Dutch Peppers Blossom into Spring as Jiajiayue Invites Flavors from the Country of Tulips

On April 14, Jiajiayue Supermarket and Global Green Team held a product launch ceremony to celebrate this first batch of Dutch sweet peppers in the Chinese market.

April 16, 2018
Sevan Golnazarian
Cold Front Severely Damages Fruit Trees in Northern China

Freezing temperatures swept across China in early April. While southern China was largely unscathed, northern provinces suffered significant damage to apples, kiwis, and more. Production rates drop as farmers recoup.

April 15, 2018
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