Asia & Oceania

Zbiory kiwi w Nowej Zelandii przebiegają pomyślnie, owoce są w dobrym stanie, a kolejny rekordowy plon jest już prawie gotowy, pomimo obaw dotyczących pogody na początku sezonu. Ekspert ds. kiwi, Cam Clayton z DMS Progrowers, informuje, że branża jest już w połowie procesu pakowania złotych kiwi, a wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem. read more

Dokładnie trzy lata temu, Rob Pakvis i Theo Benjert założyli Berryland. Od tego czasu zespół znacznie się rozwinął i osiągnął nawet wzrost o 70 procent w ubiegłym roku. W zeszłym tygodniu firma brała udział w targach Fresh Produce India w Mumbaju. Rob dzieli się swoimi doświadczeniami. read more

Mitolo Family Farms cultivates potatoes and onions in the Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions of South Australia. Currently, potatoes are being produced in the Riverland and Mallee regions. Unpredictable weather conditions have affected the potato supply, causing fluctuations. read more

The business group Logistics UK has called on the government to offer a support package for the country's logistics sector to prevent the increasing costs due to the conflict in the Middle East from affecting the UK economy. read more

Kiwifruit and apples were responsible for a notable rise in the value of New Zealand's fruit exports in March, as reported by Stats NZ. read more

The approval of a free trade agreement between Ecuador and South Korea represents a significant milestone in Ecuador's trade policy and is expected to bring substantial opportunities to the country's banana sector, as stated by the national banana association Aebe. read more

Costa Group, one of Australia's top mushroom suppliers, has announced that it has increased its weekly production capacity by an additional 40 tonnes of fresh mushrooms per week. read more

Malaysian mangosteens have become more expensive than durians, following a shift in the domestic production of both fruits. read more

Ceny ananasów w Tajwanie wzrosły pomimo presji rynkowej związanej z Chinami. Ananasy są głównym eksportowanym owocem Tajwanu. Chiny zawiesiły import w marcu 2021 roku, powołując się na obawy dotyczące szkodników, co według Tajwanu było decyzją pozbawioną podstaw naukowych, sprzeczną z normalną praktyką handlową i polityczną. read more

Mike Mehigan, CEO of Greenlife Industry NSW, shared his personal and industry-wide perspective on how plant retailing in Australia has evolved over the years and what independent garden centers need to do to remain relevant at the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney. read more

New Zealand Queen apples started arriving last week, and the supply has continued to increase this week. Currently, size #90 apples are selling for about ¥400 (US$2.80) per box, while sizes #100, #110, and #120 are priced at approximately ¥340–370 (US$2.38–2.59) per box. Traders have observed that when the read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Southeast Asia Meet Up (AFL SE Asia Meet Up) is back in Bangkok this May, featuring the AFL DP World Fresh Produce Golf Cup, with DP World as the title sponsor. This partnership highlights DP World's involvement in the international fresh produce market and includes three... read more

Kunming Anthura Horticulture Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Anthura B.V., has launched a flower nursery greenhouse project in Kunming, China. The facility is designed for breeding and research purposes and features multi-layer shading systems, climate sensing systems, automated irrigation, and rolling logistics. read more

Zbiory jagód borówki w stanie Georgia są już w pełnym toku. „Zazwyczaj jesteśmy około 10 dni do dwóch tygodni przed Almą i Homerville w stanie Georgia, ponieważ nasze plantacje znajdują się bardziej na południe” - mówi Stephen S. Madonia z Blue River Legacy Farms. „Aktywnie pakujemy nasze produkty i wygląda na to, że będzie to udany sezon”. read more

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has declared that they have regained control of the Strait of Hormuz, attributing this to restrictions imposed on Iranian ports by the United States. In a statement aired on state media, the IRGC stated that the waterway has "reverted to its previous state" and is currently under military control. read more

India Hurst and Christopher Fletcher, founders of Vervain Flower Studio, have identified a significant gap in the UK market and are working to develop new varieties suited specifically for floral design use. Founded in 2014, Vervain Flower Studio specializes in wedding and event floristry. read more

The South Kalimantan Provincial Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine Office intercepted 407 illegal ornamental plant seedlings from Surabaya at the Trisakti Banjarmasin Port. This measure was taken to curb the spread of pests and plant diseases. read more

Fresh Produce India 2026 concluded at Mumbai's Trident Nariman Point Hotel last week, featuring a day filled with panel discussions, networking, and deal-making. Avocados and blueberries were prominent topics during the event, with hundreds of growers, exporters, retailers, and marketers addressing the Indian market. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na australijskie winogrona stołowe stale rośnie na Filipinach, zgodnie z raportem lokalnej publikacji PhilStar. read more

Air freight rates increased in March due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, higher fuel prices associated with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and logistical disruptions in the Gulf region. The escalation of U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran at the end of February further contributed to this trend. read more