Import of fresh fruits in the Philippines is expected to increase by 25 percent by 2025, marking a second consecutive year of growth. In 2024, imports rose by 3 percent year-on-year to reach US$321 million. read more

The Australasian real estate funds manager, Centuria Capital Group, has obtained the management rights for the unlisted agricultural real estate fund, Arrow Primary Infrastructure Fund (APIF), expanding its agriculture division to A$1.3bn. read more

The collaboration between the Australian fresh produce industry and The Wiggles will be highlighted at The New York Produce Show and Conference on December 2-4. read more

Maersk has appointed Thomas Theeuwes as its new Managing Director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective January 1, 2026. Theeuwes brings nearly two decades of global expertise to the role, most recently serving as Managing Director of the West Africa Area since 2024. read more

The prices of pistachios in shell in the USA, delivered to Europe, after a period of declines at the beginning of the 25/26 season, following the pressure of the new record harvest (estimated by INC at around 725,000 tons, +44% compared to the 24/25 season and +7% compared to the previous record of 23/24), have... read more

Chiny are stepping in to support BRICS members at a time when U.S. trade policies have strained long-standing economic ties. Farmers in South Africa, who were previously heavily dependent on trade agreements with the United States, are now facing growing pressure from tariffs imposed by Washington. read more

The Drewry Airfreight Price Index increased by 13% from October to a worldwide average of $3.57. This rise was driven by double-digit growth in the Asia-Europe westbound (+19%) and transpacific eastbound (+18%) sectors. In the transatlantic sector, rates increased by 1% eastbound but decreased by 5% in the opposite direction. read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, increased by 6% in the fortnight ending on November 30, 2025, to $667 per 40ft container. read more

The sezon starts with high hopes in Lebanon, which is expected to recover after two seasons heavily impacted by the war in the region. Souad Fadel, export manager at Fadel Trading, reports a positive beginning to the export campaign, highlighting the promising avocado production. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more

India's horticulture production for 2024-25 is estimated at 369.05 million tons, showing a 4% increase of 14.31 million tons compared to the previous year's 354.74 million tons, as per the third advance estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

Australian horticulture is projected to become a $21 billion industry by 2030. read more

Australia’s RMIT University has established a research hub dedicated to developing innovative solutions in renewable energy, improving plant quality, intelligent monitoring of greenhouses, and analysis to unlock the immense potential of protected cropping. read more

The Vietnamese jackfruit has been allowed entry into the Chinese market after the signing of a new protocol on 27th November, as reported by the local publication VietnamPlus. read more

The production of guava in India is increasing every year in various regions of the country, according to Manoj Barai, Director at Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports. Barai stated, "Guava production is experiencing significant growth, with Maharashtra and Gujarat seeing a 10 to 12 percent increase year over year. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are also..." read more

Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more