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

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

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

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

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

An in-store retail strategy created by researchers from Monash University and Deakin University in collaboration with Ritchies IGA supermarkets has successfully encouraged Australian consumers to purchase more vegetables through the use of 'nutritional serve pricing'. This initiative has received support from Ausveg, the. read more

A worker is harvesting roses at a high-tech smart agriculture demonstration park in Xingqing District of Yinchuan, in the northwest region of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on November 25, 2025. In recent years, Xingqing District in Yinchuan has utilized its plentiful sunshine to grow and develop the floriculture industry. read more

The Australasian real estate funds manager, Centuria Capital Group, has expanded its agriculture real estate platform to $820 million by acquiring the Perfection Fresh-operated 43-hectare glasshouse facility in Two Wells, South Australia. This asset is Australia's largest hydroponic glasshouse facility. read more

That small Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as highlighted in our special feature in June. To support the rapid growth of the fresh produce sector in this fertile region. read more

To samo brzmi jak scenariusz bożonarodzeniowej komedii romantycznej - Priya Rajarapu pracuje jako ekspert od choinek bożonarodzeniowych w Oregon State University's Extension Service, pomagając ponad 300 plantatorom choinek w stanie Oregon w produkcji zdrowych drzewek na każdy sezon świąteczny, aby stan mógł eksportować miliony doskonałych. read more

New garlic varieties have been introduced to South Africa from a country on a similar latitude, and the results from its trials have been exactly what they'd hoped for, says Corrie Bezuidenhout, chairperson of the South African Garlic Growers' Association. He was not directly involved with the… read more

Inside the red-brick maze of Kolkata's Hogg Market, the once-bustling flower lane is losing its sheen. Near the Simpark Mall entrance, this corridor emanated the fragrance of fresh roses, orchids, lilies, and chrysanthemums a decade ago, with customers making a beeline outside small shops to grab. read more

Banana growers in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh are facing losses due to low market prices, which have prompted some farmers to destroy their fully grown crops. The absence of buyers and the current rates not covering basic input costs are leaving farmers with months of labor and investment without any returns. read more

An important opportunity for networking to strengthen and expand commercial channels in a rapidly growing market. It is also a chance for institutional dialogue at an event of significant strategic value for a Consortium that has long been contributing to. read more