Asia & Oceania

Dental caries is one of the most common oral diseases worldwide. More than 60% of schoolchildren in developing countries suffer from cavities, and most people are expected to experience them at some point in life. The disease is caused by bacteria in the mouth, primarily Streptococcus mutans. read more

Jingold is also participating this year in Asia Fruit Logistica, a key showcase for the fruit and vegetable sector and fresh produce business in the East. From yesterday until September 5th, the Italian company, a global reference point in the production and commercialization of kiwifruit, will be present. read more

The Dutch Agricultural Trade Mission to Romania, led by Ralf van de Beek, Director for International Agribusiness and Food Security at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, will take place on 30-31 October 2025. Dutch companies interested in fresh produce will participate in this mission. read more

Ostatni sezon winogron w Indiach okazał się udany zarówno dla eksporterów, jak i importerów, przynosząc stabilizację po trudnych poprzednich latach - mówi Amit Chopade, dyrektor generalny indyjskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Chopde Farms and Exports: „Jednak wraz z nadchodzącym nowym sezonem warunki pogodowe budzą obawy". read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo from September 3 to 5. The association will be situated in Hall 03, Stand 3E31, showcasing products as part of the Frutas do Brasil project. read more

Ganeshotsav and Ganesh Chaturthi are significant Hindu festivals celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom. While traditionally celebrated in homes, public celebrations were transformed by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak into grand public events in India. Social workers and read more

India's jackfruit exports are being supported by a high demand for processed products such as chips, freeze-dried powders, frozen patties, and plant-based meats, according to Mithilesh Desai, Director at Jackfruitking Agro Producer Company, located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. "Our exports have expanded from" read more

Banana marketer Dole China, Thai importer-distributor City Fresh Fruit, multi-format food retailer Central Retail Vietnam, and seed company Rijk Zwaan have won the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2025. The winners were announced during a presentation ceremony at the event today. The annual read more

The volume of rail freight between China and the EU decreased in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in overall East-West trade. Rail freight has not established a stable position in trade between China and the European Union. Since 2019, increases in activity have been primarily due to external disruptions. read more

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) stated that timely measures by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) ensured smooth mango exports in 2025 without interceptions abroad. However, records from the European Commission show multiple interceptions of Pakistani mango shipments. read more

Horticultural products exported to the EU, including the UK, have been the main driver of South Africa's agricultural growth for the past 15 years. Over the last decade, exports have expanded into Asia, the Americas, and Africa. However, current unilateral US trade agreements have created. read more

"It's becoming harder to maintain our margins with the 5% increase in labor costs," a Japanese grower stresses. Even here, growers cannot escape the increasing numbers, and at the end of the day, the margin stays the same. Or does it? "Luckily, we're able to slightly increase prices in retail to." read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more

The kiwifruit marketer Jingold stated that they still view Asia as a lucrative market with great business prospects, despite facing logistical hurdles in shipping fruit from Europe to the region. read more

Total fruit exports to overseas amounted to 2.96 billion NZ dollars in the six months, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous year and accounting for 10.3% of the country's total export value. read more

Macfrut 2026 is presented to the press and operators. It will take place in Sicily, more precisely in Catania (Romano Palace Hotel), on Wednesday, September 17 at 3:30 PM, in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and via live streaming (in Italian, English, and Spanish). Here is the link: [link] read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more

Bangladesh currently produces nearly 12 million tons of potatoes, resulting in a surplus of around 4 million tons. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reported that potato production reached 11.57 million tons in the 2024/25 fiscal year, which was a 9.17% increase from the previous year's production of 10.60 million tons. read more

A Canterbury flower farm has recently fulfilled its largest daffodil order in history for the Cancer Society. Friday was Daffodil Day, an annual event aimed at raising funds for Cancer Society support and research. Hadstock Farm, located near Christchurch, provided the daffodils. read more

India's onion export season is starting well, with strong demand from Southeast Asia and the domestic market compared to last year, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd. "There has been a significant increase in onion production in key growing states. read more