Asia & Oceania

Turkey has requested that Ukraine suspend or cancel anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of Turkish tomatoes and cucumbers, as stated during a briefing by Anzhela Makhinova, a partner at Sayenko Kharenko. Ukraine implemented these five-year anti-dumping measures in July 2025. read more

Eksport indyjskich mango odmian Kesar i Alphonso nadal rośnie dzięki zatwierdzonym przez APEDA sadom i pakowalniom w Gudżaracie, dostarczając na rynki m.in. Wielkiej Brytanii, Stanów Zjednoczonych, Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich, Australii, Kanady, Europy oraz krajów Zatoki Perskiej. Importer Digvijaysinh Gohil, który importuje mango do Wielkiej Brytanii, powiedział, że popyt na owoce jest dużo większy. read more

In various parts of the world, one can find large communities with roots in India, who still love to buy produce that either reminds them of home or at least still strongly connects them to their heritage," says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports. read more

The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 with the aim of increasing domestic output and reducing import dependence. Under the program, growers can receive support of €3,000 (US$3,450) per hectare. The total budget allocated to the scheme is 60 million euros. read more

Ciągłe ulewy dotknęły producentów kwiatów w Malezji, wpływając negatywnie na zbiory, zwiększając koszty i osłabiając popyt. Prezes Stowarzyszenia Florystów Cameron Highlands, Lee Peng Fo, powiedział, że członkowie zgłosili, iż pogoda negatywnie wpłynęła na ich uprawy. "To nie tylko o... read more

Produkcja owoców w Turcji ma wzrosnąć w 2026 roku w wyniku większych opadów deszczu w pierwszych miesiącach roku, zgodnie z wstępnymi szacunkami opublikowanymi przez Turecki Instytut Statystyczny (TurkStat). Produkcja owoców ma wzrosnąć o 57,8 procent do około 31 milionów ton. read more

A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors. read more

The Royal Botanical Garden (RJB) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has launched a new online catalog of its rose garden. This digital resource is designed to facilitate the exploration of one of the Garden's most unique historical collections, featuring roses from Europe, Asia, and America. read more

Przemysł durianowy Malezji rozpoczął sezon 2025-2026 z silniejszym dostępem do świeżego rynku Chin, ale eksporterzy twierdzą, że rosnące koszty logistyczne i połowowy "tsunami durianowe" sprawiają, że zyskowność staje się coraz trudniejsza. Według Vincenta Lee z malezyjskiego sektora świeżych i mrożonych durianów read more

Taiwan's mango pineapple, also known as Tainung No. 23, has entered the New Zealand market, according to CNA. The pineapple variety is known for its mango-like aroma and was introduced during a promotional event held in Auckland. Taiwanese representatives in Auckland organized a banquet to. read more

A pair of Yubari melons from Hokkaido were sold for a record 5.8 million yen (US$36,500) at Japan's first melon auction of the season, surpassing the previous record of 5 million yen (US$31,500) set in 2019. The melons were auctioned at a wholesale market in Sapporo, and the winning bidder was Futami Seika. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion in the first five months of 2026, as reported by the Department of Customs. This marked a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. In May alone, the export turnover was estimated to be around US$614.79 million. read more

The Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Company has completed the second phase of its cold chain distribution center in Taiwan. The facility was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Taichung City Government Deputy Secretary-General Chang Ta-chun and legislators Yang. read more

On strawberry plantations, the Asia variety enters one of the most crucial moments of the season. The flowering period is coming to an end, and the plants are entering the phase of intensive fruit growth. It is at this stage that the size of the harvest, the caliber of the fruits, and their commercial quality are determined. During read more

Thailand's agricultural exports rebounded in April, driven by increased fruit shipments, particularly durian exports, as reported by the Commerce Ministry. Overall agricultural exports rose by 17.9% in April, marking the end of eight consecutive months of decline. read more

Three months into the conflict impacting Gulf shipping routes, freight markets continue to show uneven performance across different trade lanes, types of cargo, and regions. Reefer and air freight are still experiencing high costs. Routes that are directly connected to the Gulf region are significantly disrupted, while those between Asia and Europe are also affected. read more

In April 2026, Georgia exported 1,100 tonnes of hazelnuts valued at $11 million. This represented a 7% increase in export volume compared to April of the previous year, equivalent to 70.1 tonnes. The export value also saw a significant rise of 45%, amounting to a $3.4 million increase. Over recent years, both the export volumes and prices of Georgian hazelnuts have been on the rise. read more

ICR Group expects its blueberry plantations in western Georgia to produce up to 160-170 tonnes this season. The company's supervisory board chairman, Kakha Khazaradze, said the harvest season will begin at the end of this week, with almost the entire crop destined for export. "We plan to export." read more

The pomelo is a popular fruit in Asia, consumed daily and often given as a gift during celebrations. Even though it is grown in Australia, many Australians have never peeled one. Australian company JE Tipper views this as a potentially untapped market for a suitable supplier to explore. read more

Mohsin Mubarak, the founder of Mustafa Mango Farms, a grower and exporter with orchards spread across Sindh and Punjab, has stated that Pakistan's 2026 mango season has begun earlier than usual, indicating a slightly modified cycle compared to 2025. "Overall production is largely consistent with last year, but there are some changes." read more