Asia & Oceania

South Africa is expected to have a good stone fruit season, as the early peaches and nectarines will be harvested starting this month. read more

South Africa is looking forward to what is expected to be a successful stonefruit season, with early peaches and nectarines being picked starting this month. read more

Rząd australijski uruchomił inicjatywę Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI) o wartości 50 mln dolarów australijskich w ramach zobowiązania do otwarcia nowych rynków eksportowych dla australijskich przedsiębiorstw, które dotąd były pomijane.

The Australian government has launched a A$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI) as part of its commitment to open new and previously overlooked export markets for Australian businesses. read more

Badanie i inicjatywy zdrowotne, przywództwo i zaangażowanie w sektorze zostały docenione w nagrodach branżowych ogrodnictwa na rok 2025. read more

Driving slowly along Volkman Road in Scott Township, Indiana, Bonnie MacArthur scans the fields and farms. "That's it," she exclaims. The passionate gardener has spotted The Zinnia Meadow, a stunning display of vibrant colors in the flower beds along the road. Interspersed among the zinnias are stands of... read more

A new blueberry variety, provisionally named "Highland Charm," has been launched after a 10-year breeding program led by the James Hutton Institute in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands (Schijnwerkers Plants BV), Ukraine (Dolyna-Agro), Australia (Perfection Fresh), and read more

Bangladesh has seen a consistent increase in vegetable production, with output growing by over 15% in the last five years, as reported by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). However, prices continue to remain high for lower-middle income and impoverished households, a situation experts attribute to marketing strategies. read more

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"Inspirowany kwitnącym przemysłem kwiatowym Europy, Haryana teraz zamierza promować uprawę kwiatów jako kluczowy element swojej strategii dywersyfikacji rolnictwa" - powiedział minister rolnictwa Shyam Singh Rana w sprawozdaniu z wtorku po powrocie z tygodniowej wizyty we Francji i Holandii, gdzie badał. read more

UK's Sainsbury's has announced the end of discussions with China's JD.com regarding the potential sale of Argos, a general merchandise retailer. Discussions were confirmed just a day before this announcement. Source: reuters.com read more

Israeli date growers are currently experiencing challenges in the market as they prepare for the Jewish New Year, starting on September 22. This is because of trade barriers and changing demand trends. During this time, fresh, yellow Barhi dates are being introduced to the market, but growers are noticing a decrease in their usual export opportunities. read more

Peru is enhancing its growth in key Asian markets by prioritizing new trade opportunities, diversifying destinations, and enhancing its competitiveness. The country aims to raise the value of its exports of grapes, blueberries, avocados, mangoes, pecans, and Brazil nuts, among other products. read more

Driving slowly to scan the fields and farms along Volkman Road in Scott Township, Indiana, Bonnie MacArthur comments, "That's it." The avid gardener has spied The Zinnia Meadow, an eye-popping palette of brilliant colors in the beds along the road. In patches among the zinnias grow stands of. read more

By late August 2025, the average retail price of apples in Russia exceeded 140 RUB/kg (€1.42), up 14% year-on-year, as reported by Kommersant. According to Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews, the rise in prices is attributed not only to weather conditions but also to significantly increased production costs. read more

After the slight recovery marked in 2024, pears are experiencing a new drop in production caused by extreme weather events, plant diseases, and the Asian stink bug. Data from Prognosfruit, the leading European conference for the sector, indicate a 24.7% decrease in quantity for the Italian industry. read more

Haryana's agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Tuesday that the state is now looking to promote flower farming as a crucial component of its agricultural diversification strategy, taking inspiration from Europe's flourishing floriculture industry. Rana made this statement after returning from a week-long visit to France and The Netherlands, where he investigated the sector. read more

Australia has experienced an increase in demand for its avocados in both domestic and export markets over the past year, which is positive news for growers as they gear up to produce more of the fruit in the coming years. read more

Bravo zostało zwycięzcą w kategorii Najlepsza Świeża Przekąska podczas nagród Healthy Food Guide Australia 2025 ogłoszonych 1 września. read more

Prices for imported citrus and apples are on the rise this week due to reduced arrivals and high demand during the Mid-Autumn Festival. New Zealand Queen apples, which were selling for about ¥330 (US$46) per box last week, are now priced at around ¥350 (US$49) per box. This increase in prices has led to a rise in the read more

IFPA hosted the first Executive Leadership Summit – Asia in conjunction with the Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong this month. The Summit, which brought together leaders from over 20 countries, addressed the challenges posed by disruptions in the global produce industry while also identifying exciting opportunities for growth. read more