Asia & Oceania

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable markets in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East for the previous week. These analyses are based on the prices and transactions on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

On October 22nd, the first day of the 'Table Grape Business Tour' took place, a tour of the Italian table grape sector where buyers from the Middle East, Canada, Asia, and Europe were able to experience firsthand the day-to-day operations of companies. read more

A new orchid species from East Kalimantan, Trichoglottis Najibii, is being exhibited at the Floriculture Indonesia International (FLOII) Expo 2024 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD, Tangerang, Banten. The Trichoglottis najibii orchid was discovered in the tropical rainforest of East Kalimantan. read more

Te Mata Exports, a New Zealand fresh produce export business, has announced the launch of a new website for a1 Apple (a1apple.co.nz). The website aligns with the brand's new look and aims to build on the momentum of a highly successful last season. Known as a premium first-to-market New Zealand export. read more

Vomit fruit, also known as noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia), is a tropical fruit native to Polynesia and spread across Australasia. This lumpy, greenish-yellow fruit gets its unappealing nickname from its strong odor, which resembles vomit or, to some, blue cheese. Its appearance and gelatinous texture also contribute to its unusual reputation. read more

Tek Bahadur Tamang, a local farmer in Ramechhap Municipality-6, Okhreni, Nepal, has seen his sweet orange orchard thrive over the last seven years. Tamang, who returned to his village after working abroad, started 'Aaru Kharke Agriculture and Livestock,' with a focus on. read more

Według EastFruit rosyjskie władze postanowiły ukarać Abchazję, swoją satelitę, w związku z niedawnymi protestami przeciwko trwającej rosyjskiej okupacji tego gruzińskiego regionu. Jak podaje @NGnewsgeorgia, powołując się na Premiera samo-proklamowanej republiki, decyzja została read more

Australian macadamia growers have harvested a 2024 crop of 53,950 tons of nuts with shells containing 3.5% moisture (equivalent to 57,850 tons with shells containing 10% moisture), as announced today by the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS). This production level is slightly below the original forecast of 56,000 tons of nuts with shells containing. read more

More than 20 Uzbekistani exporting companies took part in a webinar focused on supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to the Swedish market, as reported by a correspondent from IA "Dunyo". The event was organized by the Swedish National Board of Trade "Kommerskollegium" and the Embassy of. read more

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus is currently participating in the NW Hort Expo in Washington State this week to exhibit Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed for agriculture. Northwest fruit growers are already utilizing Prospr, which is specifically created to perform various tasks in orchards and vineyards. read more

The monitoring of the Japanese beetle took place in 2024 in all cantons and in the Principality of Liechtenstein using 280 pheromone traps. Due to at least one capture between 2021 and 2023, a more intensive local monitoring was conducted in the cantons of BL, BS, GR, SO, TI, VS, and ZH in 2024. read more

The German conglomerate BayWa plans to sell off T&G Global, the New Zealand business at the core of its Global Produce division, as reported by Reuters. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This revision is intended to enhance export earnings during the winter season. A valuation ruling (4 of...) read more

global blueberry market is undergoing a transformation due to China's increasing production capacity. This shift is a result of the country's varied climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional blueberry exporters like. read more

Rynek brukselki wykazuje oznaki poprawy od około tygodnia, co jest rezultatem zwiększonego popytu ze strony krajów europejskich. Pasquale Bruno, kierownik sprzedaży w firmie Natura Ortaggi z siedzibą w Basilicacie (południowe Włochy), która zajmuje się produkcją i pakowaniem. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more

Chile and China have signed two protocols during the ninth edition of Chile Week China that will enhance the access of Chilean products to the Chinese market. One of the protocols enables the shipment of fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will streamline transfer times and... read more

Romanian people have a tradition of buying flowers on holidays, and they have several occasions to do so, such as Names days or Romanian Valentine's Day (24th of February) which is called Dragobete. In March, there is another reason to buy flowers as the country celebrates the Spring festival on the 1st of March. read more