Asia & Oceania

The 2026/27 New Zealand kiwifruit season has started well, with the industry making good progress with harvest, supporting a fast start with another large crop of around 220 million trays to sell. "We released our initial guidance in March, which reflects positive demand for our fruit, with." read more

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are losing up to one million tons of produce annually that does not reach the market, with an estimated value of US$1.6 billion (A$2.5 billion) per year. Data indicates that Australian horticulture records average food loss rates of around 20 per cent per year. read more

The tomato is a prominent supplier of all kinds of tomato products, says Emel Esin Keskin, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim: "As is known in the sector, Turkey is one of the world's leading tomato producers with an annual production of approximately 14 million tons. Tomatoes are..." read more

Getting up at 3 a.m. to walk 30-40 km to the nearby wholesale market or mandi, then negotiating with 12-13 traders for just one type of fruit, followed by sorting, loading, and transporting it back to open the shop by 8 a.m., that's the relentless daily routine for most of Delhi's local fruit retailers. read more

Dutch chrysanthemum producers have reported a successful participation in Flora Expo Astana 2026, Kazakhstan's leading flower trade fair. Breeders and grower groups were well represented at the event, underscoring the sector's focus on Eastern Europe, parts of Asia, and the Middle East as key markets. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced its latest echinacea, Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch'. This new variety attracts pollinators and enhances landscapes with its large peach-orange blooms. Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch' stands out in the garden just like its sister variety. read more

W Heze, peonies nie są tylko podziwiane w ogrodach. Są również parzone do herbaty, wykorzystywane do produkcji olejów, a nawet służą jako dobra konsumenckie oraz produkty zdrowotne. Obiad ukazał dumę Heze z jego peonii i odpowiedział na moje pytanie: tutaj kwiat nie jest tylko ucztem dla. read more

W ciągu najbliższych tygodni ulice Biszkeku w Kirgistanie zaczną się widocznie zmieniać, gdy miasto przygotowuje się do jednego z najbardziej kolorowych pór roku. Usługi miejskie rozpoczęły masowe sadzenie rocznych kwiatów, które ozdobią stolicę przez całe lato. Według prasy read more

British Flowers Week 2026, which was established in 2013, aligns with the United Nations' International Year of the Woman Farmer. In the UK, entrepreneurial women are leading the way in the flower growing industry, with strong representation throughout the country. This year, Flowers from the Farm has released new. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs co-ops are collaborating with suppliers to minimize cost impacts where feasible. Foodstuffs NZ stated: "The Foodstuffs co-ops mention that the effects of elevated global fuel and packaging expenses have not yet affected grocery prices - and they are closely cooperating with suppliers to assist them in handling those." read more

Snackable carrots were introduced to the market in 2018 and have experienced strong year-on-year growth since then. Harvest Moon cultivates this special carrot variety in the cool climate of Tasmania during the hot Australian summer, and then production is shifted north to Southern Queensland during the winter. read more

India's onion exports are facing challenges due to a combination of heavy rains in March affecting quality and a significant increase in freight costs to the Gulf region due to geopolitical tensions. However, despite these obstacles, onion production remains stable, and it is anticipated that government intervention could help stabilize the situation in the near future, as stated by Kiran Gandurde, co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods in Nashik. read more

The winners of the Fresh Produce India Awards 2026 are Westfalia Fruit India, a leading avocado marketer; Sweet C, a premium mandarin brand; and Namdhari's Group, a seed-to-shelf agribusiness. read more

Zadziwiająca szybkość, z jaką zmieniają się nawyki konsumenckie w Indiach, tworzy nowe możliwości dla dostawców świeżych produktów, przy czym trend zdrowia i dobrostanu, pojawienie się platform szybkiego handlu oraz dynamicznie rozwijający się kanał horeca napędzają popyt na wysokiej jakości owoce i warzywa. read more

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Liczba producentów finger lime w Australii wzrosła w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat. Nadal jest wielu małych producentów pozyskujących z niewielkiej liczby drzew, aż po producentów, którzy mają setki drzew. "Zauważyliśmy, że coraz więcej producentów zaczyna działać, w tym wielu małych producentów wchodzi do branży. read more

From 8 to 10 April, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) attended the Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition proved to be a significant and professional international gathering for the floriculture industry. This was made possible by the chance to engage in thorough discussions with growers and stakeholders. read more

The China-Laos Railway is being utilized as a logistics route for transporting tropical fruit shipments from Southeast Asia to China. This supports the flow of durian during the peak harvest period. Various varieties from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia are now available in the market. This month, the Lancang-Mekong Express... read more

From 8 to 10 April, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) participated in Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition evolved into a robust and professional international hub for the floriculture industry. This success was partly due to the chance to engage in in-depth conversations with growers and. read more

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Highbrook business zone, overlooking the upper reaches of the Tamaki River, is the sweetest-smelling working environment in east Auckland. This is where about half of the upper North Island's flower produce for the retail market is traded, and where hard-working individuals come together. read more