Asia & Oceania

In a step towards strengthening Arunachal Pradesh's horticulture sector, the Department of Horticulture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT). The partnership aims to promote. read more

Nowa sezon granatu w Indiach nabiera tempa w Maharashtra, a eksporterzy oczekują znacznego poprawy jakości owoców oraz ich dostępności w nadchodzących tygodniach. Jednakże słabsze zapotrzebowanie na rynkach Zatoki ogranicza możliwości eksportu pomimo wzrostu dostaw. Subhash Patil z S & YB.

India's new pomegranate season is gathering pace in Maharashtra, with exporters expecting fruit quality and availability to improve significantly over the coming weeks. However, weaker demand from Gulf markets is limiting export opportunities despite increasing supplies. Subhash Patil of S & YB. read more

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday the lifting of a ban on Lebanese imports, including fresh produce, that had been in place since 2021. Hania Chahal, a Lebanese agricultural marketing economist, welcomed the decision and explained its significance for Lebanese exporters. "This is a long-awaited decision." read more

Zespri has received the Supreme Award at the 2026 New Zealand China Business Awards, recognizing excellence in the New Zealand-China business relationship. The kiwifruit marketer has also been named the winner of the Large Business Trade category at the awards, sponsored by the New Zealand-China Business Council. read more

India's National Horticulture Board (NHB), Gangtok, organized a Stakeholders' Meet on NHB Schemes at its office premises in Gangtok, with the objective of creating awareness and facilitating investment in the horticulture sector through various credit-linked and entrepreneurship-oriented schemes. read more

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) will utilize a $24.5 million grant from the World Bank to enhance agricultural exports and upgrade the distribution systems for fertilizers. As per Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, the funding will be used for the Technical Assistance for Sustainable Agriculture Transformation. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the launch of FreshTech, a new platform focused on fresh produce technology that will debut at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 in Hong Kong from 2 to 4 September. FreshTech will combine a dedicated exhibition zone, a two-day conference stage, and the first FreshTech… read more

Shams Kazi of Indian fresh produce importer Seasonz International states that the 2026 apple season in New Zealand is on track to be one of the best in recent years. Favorable growing conditions have led to excellent fruit quality, increased export availability, and vibrant color development. read more

Karan Parashar of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. observes that there is a noticeable quick transition to new blueberry varieties in many of Peru's blueberry-producing areas. Growers are making significant investments in modern plant genetics aimed at enhancing yields, fruit quality, and shelf life to cater to long-distance export markets. read more

A century in business might suggest tradition, but at South Australian vegetable producer AE Cranwell & Sons, the focus is increasingly on what comes next. The family business has been growing Brussels sprouts for 100 years. And while business owner Robert Cranwell remains heavily involved, the read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan announced yesterday that a method has been developed to measure the carbon footprint of moth orchid seedlings, marking the first carbon footprint inventory for a Taiwanese floriculture crop. This method was developed by the ministry's Floral Industry Innovation Center. read more

The Japanese government and private sector are gearing up to establish a dedicated organization to handle plant variety rights, with operations set to commence in August. The objective of this initiative is to combat the unauthorized use of Japanese fruit and vegetable varieties abroad and to enhance the... read more

Asia Fruit Logistica, the premier international trade show for the fresh produce business in Asia, has introduced FRESHTech, a new platform specifically focused on fresh produce technology. read more

A new organization will be established in Japan to safeguard and promote the country's recently developed fruit and vegetable varieties. read more

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The growing international demand for ube is posing challenges for production in the Philippines. Growers and researchers are reporting shortages of planting materials, despite the increasing export demand for this root crop, also known as purple yam, traditionally consumed in the Philippines. read more

Following the restrictions imposed by Russia in late May and early June 2026 on the imports of specific vegetable and fruit products from Armenia, Armenian exporters were faced with an urgent need to seek alternative markets. read more

The trade agreements that have been reached in recent months between the EU and India, Indonesia, and Australia are now in the process of completing the necessary steps for implementation. The next step is their signing, which the European Commission expects will happen before the end of 2026, as shared during. read more

Carrefour Romania has announced that it will no longer import seasonal fruits and vegetables. Instead, it will source tomatoes (including moț, pink, and beef heart varieties), cherries, eggplants, and Bianca bell peppers exclusively from local suppliers. These products will be supplied through partnerships with 32. read more