Asia & Oceania

As sustainability requirements have a growing influence on ingredient sourcing, Australian macadamia producers are aligning themselves with regenerative farming systems and lower-input production models. Macadamias originated in Australia over 60 million years ago, and the industry emphasizes their natural origins. read more

At the heart of the main Chinese hub dedicated to agricultural innovation, a new infrastructure is taking shape that is set to impact the balance of the Asian fruit and vegetable industry. AgroFresh Solutions has indeed inaugurated a research and development center in Yangling aimed at transforming the... read more

Zespri®, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is renewing its presence at the Fan Village of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, scheduled to take place in Rome from May 4th to May 17th, 2026. This move reinforces its connection with the world of sports and strengthens its. read more

India's fresh green chilli export season is starting this month, with the first shipments of the G4 Gauri variety expected to come from Maharashtra's Aurangabad and Gujarat's Jafrabad regions, according to Prasad Chavan of exporter Acres EXIM. "Starting in May, that's when the majority of G4 volumes destined for export will be available." read more

The citrus harvest is set to begin in a week and a half for Australian exporter Sai World. The company cultivates and exports fruit from South Australia. Due to a dry growing season, they anticipate smaller sizes and some challenges ahead. read more

Przemysły w całych Stanach Zjednoczonych zauważają wzrost kosztów związanych z wojną w Iranie, w tym wyższe ceny paliwa i koszty wysyłki. Ten efekt domina pojawia się w nieoczekiwanych miejscach, w tym w branży kwiatowej, jak donosi Orange County Register i inne serwisy informacyjne. read more

Aware Super's Almond Portfolio, which covers areas in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, has been put up for sale. It consists of 4,738 hectares of land and 18,250 megalitres of water entitlements. The portfolio comprises five separate holdings, with 2,368 hectares dedicated to almond cultivation and 284 hectares... read more

Georgia imported fertilizers worth $13.7 million in January-March 2026, which was an increase of 42.7% compared to the same period last year. Russia continued to be the primary supplier, with imports of Russian fertilizers increasing by 29% to $5.3 million (€4.9 million) in the first quarter. The main product imported from Russia was... read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, especially between the United States and Iran, continue to impact global logistics markets with increased fuel costs, risk surcharges, and capacity constraints. Shypple reports that the sector has already adjusted to longer transit times. read more

Dwenty-five Italian companies are showcasing their products at the Caspian Agro fair, held at the Baku Exhibition Centre in Azerbaijan until Friday, 8 May. This event is gaining popularity in the region, drawing visitors not only from Azerbaijan but also from neighboring countries. read more

The 2026 imported cherry season in India has officially started, with the initial shipment of Californian cherries arriving in Mumbai earlier than anticipated, according to Arun Uttamchandani, the owner of Mumbai-based importer Pushpbhuj Fresh. "We received our first shipment in week 19, and it sold out almost immediately." read more

The opposition of European farmers to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is once again in focus due to the fertiliser crisis triggered by the conflict in Iran. Farmers are still unsure about the potential costs of this new mechanism and its sustainability for the sector. read more

Climate change has compelled citrus growers in Japan's Ehime Prefecture to replace their orchards with avocado trees, reflecting a growing trend in Japan. read more

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The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is working to increase fruit exports to avoid oversupply during the peak harvest season from May to August. The goal of the campaign is to raise the export value by 5% to THB179bn (US$5.5bn). read more

Wartość importu suszonych owoców do Gruzji wzrosła w pierwszym kwartale 2026 roku pomimo spadku wolumenów, według danych krajowej służby statystycznej. W styczniu-marzec 2026 roku Gruzja importowała suszone owoce o wartości 793 000 dolarów przy całkowitej objętości 252 ton. W tym samym okresie 2025 roku, read more

Georgia imported 683 tonnes of avocados in January-March 2026, valued at $1.7 million (€1.57 million), according to official data. In the same period of 2025, the country imported 512 tonnes worth $1.3 million (€1.20 million). This indicates that avocado imports increased by 33.3% in volume and by 34.2% in value. read more

On April 28, 2026, the World Garden Show began in Haining, Zhejiang, China. The theme for this year is "Small Gardens, Big World." With the increase in China's per capita purchasing power, expenditure on flowers and plants has been rising accordingly. This year's theme emphasizes the growing trend of. read more

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. Together, these initiatives aim to support farmers and ensure food security in the region. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has already increased costs by £31.30 per ton. read more