Asia & Oceania

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is conducting three house searches in Maramureș County as part of an investigation into a suspected €2 million subsidy fraud related to projects for cultivating and packaging vegetables. The EPPO is focusing on three individuals. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie zakończył się na początku listopada. Sezon był bardzo burzliwy, z mieszanką opinii od eksporterów. Mahmod Allam, dyrektor generalny Citrus Agro, wypowiada się pozytywnie, chwaląc "bardzo udany sezon". Sezon rozpoczął się od dużej produkcji mango, oszacowanej na. read more

Goa is blessed with a pleasant climate and a wide variety of plant and animal species. Many Goans take this abundance for granted as a normal part of life. Tourists come to Goa to appreciate its distinctive beauty and culture, but few locals fully utilize these resources. Israeli national Nyima Ohana is currently... read more

Indyjska rupia osiągnęła nowe minimum wobec dolara amerykańskiego, zapadając się do rekordowego poziomu 84,42, przewyższając swój poprzedni rekord. Ostateczna wartość wyniosła nieznacznie mniej, 84,4150. Bank Rezerw Indyjskich (RBI) ingerował w ten proces, prawdopodobnie w celu złagodzenia dalszej deprecjacji, a banki państwowe oferowały... read more

The growers in Central Otago are closely monitoring weather conditions in hopes of achieving a record-breaking cherry export season. Kris Robb, the chairman of the Central Otago Fruit Growers Association, pointed out that the region accounts for nearly 90% of New Zealand's cherry exports. The goal is to surpass the current record. read more

Narzędzie Pesticide Resistance Integrated Mapping (PRIM) oferuje klarowny obraz oporności na pestycydy w całej Australii, pomagając plantatorom i agronomom podejmować decyzje dotyczące zarządzania uprawami oparte na danych. read more

Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs emphasized the important role of horticultural products in the country's export economy, accounting for around 50% of annual agricultural exports valued at approximately $3.0 billion. The nation sends out nearly three read more

The inauguration of the first phase of the port of Chancay in Peru is a milestone for the region's exports to Asia. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Cosco Shipping Ports, required an initial investment of 1.3 billion dollars and is already seen as a crucial catalyst for maritime trade. read more

Durian, the "king of fruits" known for its unique taste and strong odor, has become the top-selling pizza ingredient at Pizza Hut China. Yum China reported 30 million durian pizzas sold in 2024, making up one in every four pizzas sold nationwide. Chinese demand for durian has skyrocketed, with. read more

Peru, from around the world, felt the pressure to begin exporting table grapes early this season. The harvest in northern Peru commenced at the end of August, with demand mainly coming from Europe and Southeast Asia at that time. "The early depletion of Europe's domestic grape supplies created a significant demand for Peruvian grapes," said a spokesperson. read more

The first shipment of Peruvian blueberries from the port of Chancay to Shanghai, China, has been announced by Qali, a subsidiary of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP). These blueberries were grown in the Santa Rosa irrigation zone, north of Lima, where Qali oversees operations. read more

Growing the SPAR Brand in China

Since 2008, SPAR Shandong has built a central hub and a customized supply chain network with 16 warehouses that distribute fruits and vegetables, chilled products, frozen products, as well as a wide variety of grocery and snack items across six regions: Shandong, Beijing, Hebei, Inner Mongolia... read more

During a quieter moment amidst the busy atmosphere of the Bahrain International Airshow, few delegates sitting down to lunch are likely to have wondered where the flowers decorating their tables originated from – with aviation playing a crucial role in bringing them to the table. read more

Despite draconian fiscal measures and the raising of the key interest rate to a record high of 21%, with the clear intention to raise it further, prices for the most important fruits and vegetables are still on the rise, according to the weekly price monitoring conducted by 'EastFruit'. read more

Zespri states that its main priority is to create long-term value for New Zealand kiwifruit growers. This was highlighted in the company's latest Kantar Brand Power report, which ranked Zespri as the top fruit brand in its core 15 markets for the first time. read more

Chiny przywitały swoją pierwszą dostawę awokado z Tanzanii po tym, jak kontener dotarł do Centrum Dojrzewania i Dystrybucji Mr. Avocado na Południu Chin. read more

The Port of Valparaíso's South Pacific Terminal (TPS) has started its 2024/25 cherry campaign by sending off the first shipment to Asia. read more

Pre-season forecasts suggest that the Chilean cherry crop is set to increase by nearly 60 percent in the 2024/25 season. China is anticipated to be the primary market for this additional production. The question arises whether China has the capacity to absorb the higher volume without experiencing significant price depreciation. Additionally, concerns exist about whether there is sufficient infrastructure in terms of packing, shipping, and logistics to handle the increased output. read more

The November 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition features the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries announced a series of awards for some of its "best-of-breeding varieties" at the 2024 Penn State Flower Trials, Aris Trial Gardens, and University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens. Terra Nova excelled at the 2024 Penn State trials, winning a total of 27 awards, including: read more