The global banana industry is on high alert as Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (FW-TR4) and Sigatoka diseases pose serious challenges for banana growers and global traders worldwide, according to Hun Chong Tan, Business Head of Innoterra Bioscience. "The Cavendish variety is on the brink of..." read more

Known-You Seed has been dedicated to genetic improvement of fruits and vegetables since 1968. Founded by Wun-Yu Chen in Taiwan, the company has always prioritized breeding and researching disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and nutritious varieties, developing state-of-the-art... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's THACO Group, formalized during a signing ceremony at THACO Group headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City. The agreement establishes long-term cooperation on banana sourcing. read more

As part of its crop dialogue series, Aneberries presented the outlook for Mexico's 2025-2026 blueberry campaign. The webinar featured representatives from Agronacer, Berries Paradise, Driscoll's, Sun Belle, Hortifrut, Prize, Fall Creek, and Planasa. The panel discussion was moderated by Juan José. read more

The small country of Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in the production of almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as we extensively covered in our special feature back in June. This rapid advancement in the fresh produce sector is being supported in this fertile region. read more

Egyptian strawberry supply has been much higher than in the previous season, and prices are lower, says Eman Mardini, Deputy CEO of Egyptian fresh produce exporter El Eman Trading. "Our strawberry production this year has seen an increase of 50 per cent compared to the previous year. read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season will officially start on December 15, which is two weeks behind schedule compared to last season. The decision to postpone the start of the campaign has received a mixed response from Egyptian professionals. According to Ahmed, it has both advantages and disadvantages. read more

India continues to be a major producer of coconuts, primarily from the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, which collectively account for nearly 90% of the country's coconut production, according to Shantanu Aher of Narmada Fresh Fruit Exports. "Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have shown strong performance in this sector." read more

Shipping group Maersk has been encouraged by the peace process in Gaza, according to CEO Vincent Clerc, who spoke this week at a joint press conference with Suez Canal Authority Chair Osama Rabie in Egypt. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's Thaco Group, which is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming operations in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently revealed that it has established a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural branch of Vietnam's Thaco Group. Thaco Agri is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming activities in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Afganistan sent its first shipment of apples and pomegranates to the Russian market this month, as reported by the Times of India. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) wydało wstępne coroczne prognozy dotyczące cytrusów na półkuli północnej na sezon 2025/26. Prognoza oparta jest na danych z Egiptu, Grecji, Izraela, Włoch, Maroka, Hiszpanii, Tunezji, Turcji, USA i Portugalii i wskazuje, że produkcja cytrusów ma osiągnąć. read more

Citrus Australia has requested the Australian Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to temporarily halt the market access application for pomelo from Vietnam due to biosecurity concerns that necessitate additional scientific evaluation. read more

European organizations representing fruit and vegetable producers, including Copa-Cogeca, Areflh, and Eucofel, have raised concerns over the European Commission's proposed revision of the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. read more

The first sea-freight container of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season has arrived in China, with a ceremonial unloading taking place at the Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market on 26 November. read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season has arrived in China. The container was ceremonially unloaded at the Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market on November 26th. read more

The durian industry in Myanmar has announced its plan to start exporting in the near future, with efforts already in progress to gain entry into the Chinese market. read more

Przemysł duriana w Mjanmie wyraził swoją intencję rozpoczęcia eksportu w nadchodzących latach, a prace nad uzyskaniem dostępu do rynku chińskiego są już w toku. read more

The November/December 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition covers the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets in Asia. read more