Asia & Oceania

Germany is the third-largest importer of fresh cherries in the world, following China/Hong Kong and Russia. From 2015 to 2024, between 55 to 77 percent of cherries consumed in Germany were imported, with the majority coming from other EU member states. The largest non-EU supplier is Turkey for sweet cherries. read more

Vietnam's durian exports have bounced back since May 2025, with increasing volumes recorded over the last three months. As per the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, from May to July, the country exported 7,745 shipments of fresh durians amounting to over 207,000 tons, which is more than 10 times the previous period. read more

"This marks an important step towards a more controllable population," says researcher Herman Helsen. "At various locations in central Netherlands, we are releasing parasitic wasps of the species Ganaspis kimorum. This parasitic wasp originates from Asia and is..." read more

This is the first time that access has been agreed for an entire fruit category. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes will be part of the access agreement. read more

South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced that China has agreed to grant access for imports of South African stonefruit starting from next season. The new protocol is expected to be signed on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in South Africa in November. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) officially launched its 2025 ‘Made With Care New Zealand’ campaign in Thailand with the debut of its fruit truck caravan in the heart of Bangkok. read more

The July/August 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets in Asia. read more

Ten artykuł jest częścią serii zapowiedzi wystawców magazynu Asiafruit Magazine na targach Asia Fruit Logistica, prezentującej kilka kluczowych firm, które warto odwiedzić podczas najważniejszego wydarzenia związanego z owocami i warzywami w Azji. Pełną publikację można obejrzeć w najnowszym wydaniu magazynu Asiafruit lub na stronie internetowej. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has teamed up with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This initiative replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku Gruzja wyeksportowała 78 230 ton ziemniaków, co stanowiło wzrost trzydziestokrotny w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, według Narodowego Urzędu Statystycznego kraju. Wartość eksportu również wzrosła trzydziestokrotnie, osiągając 26,5 miliona dolarów. Rosja była głównym rynkiem, odpowiadając za 50 350 ton (64,3%). read more

From August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, Georgia exported 18,200 tons of hazelnuts, with the majority supplied to the EU market, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture. The total export value amounted to US$119.7 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume had increased. read more

MangoPoint, an exporter of chemical-free mangoes and mango-based products, has raised US$1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also included The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, and Metis. read more

India's apple trade is set to undergo a seasonal transition, moving away from imported fruits towards the arrival of fresh harvests from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a local fresh fruit importer-exporter. "During this period of change, imported apples will... read more

The Turkish fig production has been increasing in recent years, according to Bilal Aşkar, managing partner responsible for business development at Aşkar Tarım Ltd. "As the name suggests, Turkish Black Figs are mainly grown in the Bursa region of Turkey and have a special position in Turkish agriculture." read more

A new campaign in Australia aims to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables with the support of children's entertainers The Wiggles. The initiative, called Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy, is supported by the Australian fresh produce industry and aims to promote long-term consumption of fruits and... read more

In the past six weeks, more than half of Armenian flower suppliers have been denied export licenses to Russia, as reported by the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia. This action follows joint inspections conducted by Armenian authorities and Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, the federal agency responsible for. read more

The Malaysian state of Penang is working to register more varieties of local "durian kampung" from its orchards to enhance its collection of recognized durian species. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced this initiative during the launch of a durian outreach program at Rain Tree Farm in Taman... read more

A research team from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has successfully extended the postharvest life of Gerbera flowers using environmentally friendly silver nanoparticles synthesized from tea leaf extract. These silver nanoparticles have been proven to effectively inhibit microbial growth in the flowers. read more

Azerbaijan exported 402,397 tonnes of fruits and vegetables between January and June 2025, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the State Customs Committee. The export value increased by 24.3% year-on-year, reaching USD 415.75 million, with fresh produce accounting for 3.23% of the total. read more

Between May 1 and August 3, 2025, Georgia exported 19,200 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, generating USD 23.4 million in export revenue, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Export volumes were up 15% year-on-year (+2,500 tonnes), while export value increased. read more