Asia & Oceania

In 2024, the Kurdistan Region's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone by exporting over a million tons of fruits and vegetables to central and southern Iraq. Official data shows that around 41,000 trucks were involved in this process, facilitated by support letters from Erbil's agricultural directorate. read more

Rynki azjatyckich wiśni były trudne w tym roku, według Sama Vasali z Sai World. Istnieje duże zapotrzebowanie na większe rozmiary, ale nie tak bardzo na mniejsze. Sam eksportuje wiśnie z Tasmanii na rynki azjatyckie. "Rozmiar owoców z Tasmanii jest dobry, ale rynki azjatyckie... read more

The complementary strengths of Profi and Mega Image will enhance their ability to serve customers in both urban and rural areas, drive growth, and provide customers in Romania with more choices and added value. read more

A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherry season is scheduled to take place on January 8 in Taipei, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations. read more

The new summer series of apricots and premium New Zealand cherries from Ardgour Valley Orchards will be available on domestic and international shelves this season under the new brand name Temptation Valley. read more

Ideal growing conditions throughout spring and early summer have advanced the watermelon harvest schedule for Leaderbrand in Gisborne, New Zealand. read more

The global container fleet has expanded, with nearly three million TEU slots added in the last 12 months, as reported by Alphaliner. A significant amount of this increased capacity, around 1.76 million TEUs or 59%, has been utilized by the Asia-Europe trade route. This increase in demand for... read more

Sahyadri Farms Post Harvest Care Limited, recognized as India's largest fully integrated and tech-enabled horticulture platform, has successfully secured funding of approximately $47.8 million (Rs 390 Crore) from Europe-based PE fund responsibility and US-based PE fund GEF Capital Partners. read more

On December 26, the Central Research laboratory of ICAR-Directorate of Floriculture Research (ICAR-DFR) was inaugurated in Pune, India. Among those present were Dr. Himanshu Pathak (Secretary DAER & Director General ICAR), Dr. S.K. Singh (Deputy D.G.), Dr. V.B. Patel (Asstt D.G.) and Dr. XYZ. read more

Japan has made significant progress in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables by using a new technique involving near-infrared light. The Shikoku Research Institute, part of the Shikoku Electric Power Group in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, has developed a technology called iR Fresh. This technology involves exposing produce to near-infrared light. read more

Agricrafters, a Romanian agricultural company, has launched a project to establish Europe's largest blueberry plantation. Currently managing 40 hectares of blueberry fields, the company aims to expand cultivation significantly. In 2024, Agricrafters initiated planting on new land spanning. read more

The Ministries of Agriculture and Economy, in collaboration with the fruit and vegetable sector, will continue their efforts in 2025 to explore new international markets for Spanish produce. The Fruit and Vegetable Group consists of representatives from both ministries and sector organizations with the aim of. read more

Many flower farmers in the provinces of the Mekong Delta anticipate that the Tết (Lunar New Year holiday) flower market will be unpredictable due to various factors. A slowly recovering economy, unusual heavy rains, and high fertilizer prices are the reasons why farmers believe that the flower market will be uncertain. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie 1 miliarda dolarów w eksportze bananów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

Ahold Delhaize has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL from MidEuropa, for a consideration of approximately €1.3bn Enterprise Value. read more

Specifically, the court has granted the plaintiffs' request to dismiss the class action lawsuit in the Fenton v. Monsanto case. This decision comes after the company's victory in the McNickle case before the same court. read more

Australia's leading industry association representing onion, potato, and vegetable growers has chosen not to renew its membership in the National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has signed on as a member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), demonstrating its dedication to promoting sustainable packaging practices within the fresh produce industry. read more

Many farmers in the Mekong Delta, who supply flowers and ornamental plants for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) market, are facing various difficulties. They are experiencing damage to their crops due to unseasonal rains, and customers are tightening their budgets. Nguyễn Văn Dậu, who has more read more

The post predicts that China's total citrus production in marketing year 2024/25 will increase compared to the previous year, despite facing weather-related challenges. While orange production is expected to slightly decrease due to a smaller Navel crop, tangerine/mandarin and pomelo/grapefruit production is anticipated to grow. read more