Asia & Oceania

Rejection rates of 6-12% in Australia's leafy greens sector highlight a larger issue beyond just product quality - the lack of a shared, objective standard. Dr. Sivam Krish, CEO and Founder of GoMicro, points out that with losses reaching up to $47,000 per rejected shipment, growers are facing ongoing challenges. read more

Consumers are increasingly driven by the search for new and valuable sensory experiences, with a particular focus on the contamination between cuisines from around the world, especially Asian cuisine. This trend can be observed in the analysis of over 1500 new product innovations. read more

Fruit growers in Kashmir have requested Northern Railway to expedite the implementation of temperature-controlled cargo solutions and enhance rail logistics infrastructure to enhance the transportation of perishable produce throughout India. This appeal was made during a collaborative inspection and discussion. read more

Over 100 of Australia's top horticulturists, researchers, and innovators have been named as finalists in what promises to be a fiercely competitive Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2026. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have placed competitive bids for licenses for the Gold fruit variety and the newly commercialized Red80 cultivar, with values reaching high levels per hectare. For the first time, the marketer allocated 50 hectares of Red80 licenses for unrestricted planting. Opening at read more

Silne wiatry i obfite opady deszczu w częściach Tamilnadu zniszczyły plantacje bananów w różnych dystryktach, w tym Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore i Salem. Największe szkody odnotowano w Theni, gdzie rośliny bananowca ucierpiały na około 2 000 akrach (około 809 hektarach). W taluku Andipatti około 3 000... read more

Each spring, the Netherlands hosts the Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, where seven plant breeders open their facilities to share trial results with customers. Visitors mainly come from other European countries, but growers and buyers from Asia and North America also attend. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has officially opened registration for its 2026 Development Experience (DevX), taking place July 28-31, in Atlanta, Georgia. DevX is WFFSA's premier hands-on professional development event, designed to give the floral industry. read more

Nowozelandzcy eksporterzy mogą być uprawnieni do zwrotu opłat celnych do wartości do 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich (600 milionów dolarów amerykańskich) na skutek decyzji Sądu Najwyższego Stanów Zjednoczonych, który uchylił cła nałożone na podstawie Ustawy o Międzynarodowych Sytuacjach Nadzwyczajnych Gospodarczych (IEEPA). Modelowanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Ernst & Young w Nowej Zelandii wskazuje, że. read more

Kazakhstan has imported over 7,000 apple rootstocks from the Netherlands as part of efforts to develop a system of virus-free planting material, which the Ministry of Agriculture states is crucial for enhancing yields and fruit quality. The imported rootstocks include the popular M9 variety. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have placed competitive bids for licenses for the Gold fruit variety and the newly commercialized Red80 cultivar, with values reaching high levels per hectare. For the first time, the marketer allocated 50 hectares of Red80 licenses for unrestricted planting. Opening at read more

Fruit breeder Sun World International has chosen new licensees for its exclusive grape varieties in Australia and Italy, as it works to enhance its branded fruit programs globally. read more

The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has launched InstaTrace – a new consumer-facing digital intelligence system providing transparent access to the lifecycle of its fruit products. read more

The benefits of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement for New Zealand's fresh produce exporters have been showcased on the agreement's second anniversary. read more

Indonesia has reported the discovery of three new plant species from the Homalomena genus, which are endemic to the island of Sumatra. This discovery enhances scientific knowledge of tropical biodiversity in Southeast Asia, as stated by TV BRICS. According to ANTARA, the research was spearheaded by Muhammad Rifqi Hariri. read more

The installation of a greenhouse in Saitama, Japan exemplifies how cultivation systems can continue to operate effectively for extended periods. Staal & Plast A/S trays and Danvan A/S equipment have been in use for over 25 years, demonstrating the longevity of these materials. This project showcases the significant impact of careful material selection and proper installation practices. read more

Black truffles are not native to Australia, but since host trees were planted in the 1990s, the industry has developed into the largest producer outside Europe. The first host trees were planted in Tasmania in 1995, with initial harvests in 1999 and exports beginning in 2007. Australia is now the... read more

W roku 2026 zainteresowanie płaskimi nektarynkami rośnie wśród konsumentów i producentów. Według danych EastFruit opartych na danych firmy hodowlanej, płaskie nektarynki stanowią obecnie około 10% sprzedaży materiału sadzeniowego w Europie, wykraczając poza niszę. Wzrost ten wiąże się z kształtem owocu, a także... read more

Eksport Nowej Zelandii do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o 3 miliardy dolarów amerykańskich w ciągu dwóch lat od podpisania Umowy o Wolnym Handlu między Nową Zelandią a Unią Europejską. Eksport osiągnął wartość 8,8 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich w roku do grudnia 2025 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 29%, czyli prawie 1,9 miliarda dolarów. Dwa lata wcześniej eksport wynosił 5,7 miliarda dolarów. read more

India: Mango Paglu Party
Zepto reported: "The Mango Paglu Party was all about giving our consumers a taste of what Zepto truly stands for - delivering carbide-free, farm-fresh mangoes straight to your doorstep. From Alphonso to Kesar and more, it was a full-blown mango tasting experience for." read more