Sharp rise in Thailand’s e-commerce 

Sharp rise in Thailand’s e-commerce 
In recent times, Thailand has experienced a surge in food and beverage e-commerce, especially in online grocery delivery. HappyFresh, a grocery delivery service that has been operating in Thailand for […]
Mon 20/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

The rise of China’s avocado sector

The rise of China’s avocado sector
Known as “butter fruit” due to its creamy flesh, avocados are being produced in every greater volumes across China. The main production area is Menglian county in Yunnan province, where […]
Thu 23/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru and Hong Kong enter negotiations for signing an FTA

Peru and Hong Kong enter negotiations for signing an FTA
Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Luis Fernando Helguero, announced last week that Peru and Hong Kong have begun the first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement […]
Wed 22/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Shipments of Chilean cherries intercepted at Taiwanese border

Shipments of Chilean cherries intercepted at Taiwanese border
Nine shipments of Chilean cherries were blocked upon entry into Taiwan after food safety tests showed they contained excess levels of pesticide residues, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration announced […]
Tue 21/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Singapore sees launch of climate-resilient strawberry

Singapore sees launch of climate-resilient strawberry
Singapore-based agri-genomics firm Singrow has launched a new, climate-resilient strawberry variety designed to be grown in tropical climates. The variety was developed using the company’s proprietary genomics technology platform.  Singrow […]
Mon 20/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

First Taiwan-grown blueberries hit the market

First Taiwan-grown blueberries hit the market
The first batch of commercially grown blueberries in Taiwan went on sale last week at the 7-Eleven convenience store chain. The Taiwan Blueberry Team was founded in 2016 and collaborated […]
Mon 20/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Uzbekistan grape exports hit record high

Uzbekistan grape exports hit record high
Table grape exports from Uzbekistan reached a record 206,900 tons, worth US$173.4m, between June and November 2021, according to analytics platform EastFruit. This represents an increase of 5% in volume […]
Thu 26/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Rise in China’s orange imports 

Rise in China’s orange imports 
China’s 2022/23 orange imports are expected to reach 230,000 tons, up from 223,000 tons in 2021/22, as the country begins removing some of its numerous transportation requirements related to COVID, according […]
Thu 26/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South Korean mandarin exports hit by war in Ukraine

South Korean mandarin exports hit by war in Ukraine
South Korea’s mandarin orange production is projected to dip slightly in 2022/23 due to a reduced open-field "Unshu" mandarin harvest in the southern part of Jeju Island, according to a USDA report.
Wed 25/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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