Asia & Oceania

Between March 21 and October 22, 2024, Mazandaran province in Iran exported around 11,000 tons of citrus fruits to 10 countries, as reported by Amir Jamshidi. These exports, processed through the Noshahr and Sari customs offices, represented a 37 percent increase compared to the previous period. read more

Montague Farms shipped its first 4 containers of oranges to Korea in 2021, after tariffs were reduced under the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA). The Australian fruit grower, now nearing its 80th year in business, had built an export portfolio around stone fruit. However, that market was... read more

Prima Fresh's pre-packed apricot line, Pride of Prima, has arrived in Australian retailers this November after receiving positive reviews during its initial launch in 2023. read more

Scion Agricos claims to be the first company to introduce premium Polish Royal Gala apples into India this season. read more

The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in Shanghai from November 5-10. Dole, a century-old global fruit and vegetable brand, participated as an exhibitor for the seventh year in a row at the CIIE. read more

Nowozelandzkie eksport świeżych owoców i warzyw osiągnie wartość 4,3 mld dolarów nowozelandzkich w 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 8 procent w porównaniu z 2023 rokiem. Nowozelandczycy zjedli owoców za ponad 1 mld dolarów nowozelandzkich w 2023 roku, Tajwan konsumuje owoce wiśni o wartości ponad 44 mln dolarów nowozelandzkich, a Royal Gala to najpopularniejszy gatunek jabłek w kraju. read more

New Zealand's fresh fruit and vegetable exports are expected to reach NZ$4.3 billion in 2024, which is an 8 percent increase from 2023. In 2023, New Zealanders consumed over NZ$1 billion worth of potatoes. Taiwan is currently consuming over $44 million worth of New Zealand cherries, and Royal Gala apples are the nation's most popular variety. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock in Afghanistan has been actively distributing seeds and plants to farmers for the cultivation of alternative crops such as saffron, heng, cotton, castor, aloe vera, and sesame. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to replace poppy cultivation. read more

The President of the Russian Federation mentioned during a meeting with the leader of North Ossetia that Russia is currently facing a shortage of apples. This has highlighted the necessity to boost apple production. North Ossetia boasts the largest apple orchard in southern Russia, spanning an impressive 1,500 hectares. read more

The West Kazakhstan region, led by Governor Nariman Turegaliyev, is scheduled to receive 50 billion tenge (approximately USD 106.38 million) for agricultural development in 2024. This announcement was made during a briefing at the Central Communications Service. read more

The Indian government has purchased 470,000 tons of rabi onions this year for the price stabilization buffer. These onions will be released starting from September 5, 2024, through retail sales at Rs.35 ($0.42) per kg and bulk sales in major markets across the country. This measure aims to tackle temporary supply shortages in some markets. read more

In Tuyen Quang, Vietnam, especially in Xuan Van commune, Soi Ha grapefruit is a noteworthy agricultural product. This fruit is known for its thin, light yellow peel, juicy segments, and sweet taste. There has been a significant change in market pricing for Soi Ha grapefruit. Previously, grade 1 Soi Ha grapefruit was sold at a higher price, but now the market has seen a shift. read more

In Jiangxi province, China, a fruit grower named Li Ningxian observed in 2004 that some Nanfeng oranges were maturing roughly six weeks earlier than usual. Despite initial challenges with the stability of sugar content, Ningxian collaborated with Yi Hualin, a citrus breeding expert from Huazhong... read more

Red-heart kiwifruit production in the Pujiang region of Sichuan, China, is coming to the end of its season, with local citrus fruits ready to dominate the market. Mr. Li from Yichen Fresh, a company that sells Sichuan citrus and red-heart kiwifruit, mentioned that the production of red-heart kiwifruit is dwindling. read more

South Australia is the only mainland state in Australia without an established fruit fly population, known for its clean fruit and vegetable production. However, the region has faced 54 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly since December 2020, resulting in significant financial burdens. read more

W całych Indiach ceny warzyw, szczególnie cebuli, ziemniaków i pomidorów, rosną na rynkach miejskich. Dane z hurtowych rynków ujawniają znaczący wzrost cen cebuli, z obecnymi stawkami wahającymi się od około 0,85-0,97 USD za kilogram, w górę z przedziału 0,49-0,73 USD/kg. read more

Button mushrooms (Agaricus) remain the most familiar, widely cultivated, and consumed in the U.S., but it is often the imported Enoki mushrooms from Asia that are recalled due to fungal issues. Rachel Roberts, President of the American Mushroom national industry association (AMI), says read more

Zwiększające się napięcia geopolityczne na Morzu Południowochińskim spowodowały spadek zakupów Chin bananów z Filipin, co wpłynęło na pozycję tego kraju na istotnych rynkach azjatyckich. Według danych Międzynarodowego Centrum Handlu, import bananów z Filipin do Chin spadł o 49 procent... read more

Nowozelandzkie wydatki na ziemniaki przekroczyły miliard dolarów w zeszłym roku, głównie na chipsy i mrożone frytki, zgodnie z raportem Fresh Facts 2024 od United Fresh. Ten raport, który corocznie analizuje trendy spożywcze i eksportowe, podkreślił spadek produkcji ziemniaków o 13,7 procent. read more

Jinqiu Shatangju tangerines are grown in various regions throughout China. Due to their early market presence and outstanding qualities, the demand for Jinqiu Shatangju tangerines has increased significantly in the last two years. Previously, these tangerines were primarily sold in major cities. read more