Asia & Oceania

"EU retailers require more than just fruit; they also need supply predictability, product traceability, and reduced losses," says David Saakyan, founder of BellyBella Fruit Company, an Armenian producer and exporter of flat peaches, flat nectarines, and plums. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs South Island CEO Mary Devine to step down

Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) announced that Chief Executive Officer Mary Devine will step down from her role at the end of 2026. FSSI Chair Marcel Gray said Devine had decided it is the right time to leave the co-operative. read more

During the 2025-26 season, Korean company Daemyung Farms sent its first shipment of Muscat Shine grapes to Costco US. The company is currently in discussions to expand into Costco in Korea and China for the upcoming 2026-27 season, which is set to begin in September of this year. read more

Global transplant technology provider Plant Tape officially launched its presence in Australia at Vic Vid 2026. The Plant Tape system introduces a new approach to transplanting, designed to help growers improve efficiency, reduce labor dependence, and deliver more consistent crop yields. read more

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For growers grappling with exhausted or deteriorated soils, Japan's Soratan biochar is condensing rehabilitation timelines from years to weeks, according to Shogo Okishio, Overseas Business Development Manager at TOWING Co. Ltd. "In certain projects, our microbe-enriched biochar is aiding in the restoration of land within... read more

Australians want healthier supermarket discounts, poll finds

According to a poll conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Shopfully, 78% of Australians have purchased less nutritious groceries after being influenced by discounted items in supermarkets. The research also revealed that 83% of Australians desire supermarkets to provide more price promotions on healthier products. read more

The traceability expert Zach Zeus suggests that Australian produce industries can enhance their premium export positioning by implementing standardized traceability systems. These systems are designed to simplify the validation of provenance and verification throughout global supply chains. read more

ShopUp has expanded its exports of agricultural products to international markets, including Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. The company recently completed exports of 300 tons of rice to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficient logistics. read more

Customs authorities in Belarus have detained over 80 tons of pears that were being illegally transported to Russia since the beginning of the month. The State Customs Committee reported that three of the cases involved individual entrepreneurs from Belarus, while one shipment was linked to. read more

Vietnam is taking steps to ensure the continued export of dragon fruit to the European Union despite stricter regulations on food safety and pesticide residue. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam has stated that Vietnamese dragon fruit will be subjected to increased scrutiny under Annex II of the regulations. read more

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Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to acceptable and pre-holiday prices. read more

A round table discussion on floriculture took place on the second day of the Greenhouse Industry 2026 forum. Artem Suvorov, a consultant at Strategy Partners, mentioned that the Russian flower market has been experiencing growth in recent years, attributed to increased sales and higher average prices. In 2025, the market saw growth in value terms. read more

"Vietnam's dragon fruit export sector displayed signs of recovery at the beginning of 2026, with demand starting to diversify beyond its traditional reliance on China," says Henry Le from Funi Farm Import Export Co., Ltd. "In the first two months of 2026, total export turnover rose by approximately 15%." read more

Mango traders in south London are reporting a decrease in supplies and higher prices for India's Alphonso mangoes during the current import season. In Tooting, a well-established hub for South Asian food retail, sellers have noted that deliveries are lower than usual during the peak of the April to June marketing period. read more

The VAFA Fresh Vegetables & Fruits Exporters Association, in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), will be hosting an international Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (RBSM) in conjunction with the 8th Fresh India Show 2026, taking place on 29–30 May. read more

Uzbekistan has recorded the lowest retail price for onions in the world, sharing that position with Egypt. According to the updated Numbeo database published on 8 May 2026, the average retail price for 1 kg of onions on the domestic market stood at $0.38. This placed Uzbekistan last, at 101st. read more