Asia & Oceania

With 63 registered exhibitors from China, Thailand, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Peru, and Ecuador, the CHINA MEET UP will bring together many international players in the fresh produce sector. read more

Shanghai Montague Trading Limited, which has been renamed Shanghai Mutian Trading (SMT), is a prominent importer and distributor of high-quality Australian fruit in China. The company has recently transitioned to full ownership after more than ten years of collaboration between Tribal Brands Asia (TBA) and WF Montague (now Montague Farms). read more

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) is pleased to announce that Dr Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh has been awarded the prestigious Food Safety Award 2025 by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). read more

AgroFresh Solutions, a global leader in post-harvest quality and freshness solutions, has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region to cater to the growing interest in FreshCloud. read more

Cała kwota przychodów wyniosła 1,64 miliarda dolarów, spadając z 1,93 miliarda dolarów w tym samym kwartale 2024 roku, głównie ze względu na niższe stawki frachtu i przewożone ilości. Firma przetransportowała 895 000 TEU w II kwartale 2025 roku, w porównaniu do 952 000 TEU rok wcześniej. Średnia stawka frachtu za TEU wynosiła 1479 dolarów, w porównaniu do... read more

At this year's SAF Outstanding Variety Competition, the Ecuadorian company Floral Chain won a total of five ribbons. Among these, Hypericum Smiley Romance was awarded Best in Class. The jury praised Hypericum Smiley Romance and Veronica Pink Victory as the Best in Class winners. read more

In the months leading up to British Columbia's cherry season, growers and shippers were optimistic about this year's crop. For the first time in more than five years, they were looking at a full crop. With just a few weeks of harvest left, how did the initial forecast play out? "It has been a read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are recovering after experiencing negative growth earlier in 2025. This recovery is being driven by increased sales to the EU and China, as well as efforts to enhance quality, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that exports are on an upward trend. read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has released its forecast for the 2025 Washington fresh apple crop, projecting a bumper harvest of 142 million standard forty-pound boxes. The forecast has caused concern among Kashmiri growers and traders over increased competition in India. read more

As India's apple harvest from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir reaches markets, the country's apple import sector is experiencing a slowdown, says Ketankumar Chavda, owner of fresh produce importer and trader Shree Nilkanth Agro Products. "With local apples now available in abundance, especially in the regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, the demand for imported apples has decreased significantly," Chavda explained. read more

The 52nd Jinhan Fair for Garden & Outdoor Living will take place from October 21-27 in Pazhou, Guangzhou, China (next to Canton Fair), organized by Guangzhou Poly Jinhan Exhibition. The event is held twice a year, in spring and autumn, and has been successfully running since its inception in 2000. read more

India's imported date market is expected to rebound starting early September, with new harvest shipments anticipated from key origins such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, according to Mohammed Yaseen, Operations Manager at dry fruits importer Trivant Global. "Shipments from Iran and Saudi Arabia have just" read more

Natural Delights will be showcasing its most popular Medjool date offerings at the 2025 Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, meeting the increasing demand for premium dates in the region. With a history of steady sales growth in Asia over the last four years, the brand will feature products specifically tailored for this market. read more

Once a leading pomegranate exporter with 150 hectares and an annual production of 7,500 tonnes, Farmerz had to shift its focus to a more reliable option for many Iranian exporters: pistachios. Morteza Khanouki, the company's marketing and sales director, offers insights into this strategic decision: read more

However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events often show significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and requiring frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer... read more

However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events exhibit significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and often necessitating frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer read more

Historically, the world's largest exporter of blueberries has delivered the majority of its quantities to the USA, where it targeted health-conscious consumers. However, according to Agriculture Minister Angel Manero, this is set to change. read more

Peru seems to be changing its blueberry export strategy by shifting its focus towards diversifying its markets in Asia, as reported by Singapore's The Business Times. read more

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam is seeking feedback on the proposed national standard (TCVN) for fresh durian. The comments will be submitted to the Ministry of Science and Technology for approval, as reported by the local publication TuoiTre. read more