Asia & Oceania

The Philippines has exported fresh Guimaras mangoes to Europe and Hong Kong in order to broaden market access for the country's mango industry. On June 9, a total of 200 kilograms of mangoes from the PhilGAP-certified Kokomojo Mango Farm in Sibunag, Guimaras, were shipped. read more

The Australian citrus season has started for BGP International, with harvesting in full swing in the Riverina and Riverland regions for navels and lemons. IronBark Royal Honey Murcotts and Murcotts are also being picked in Northern Queensland. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to last year. read more

The cherry season started on June 5th at Steluţa Farm in Romania, several days later than usual due to low spring temperatures. Despite weather-related challenges, the farm expects a larger harvest than last season. According to the executive director, Iulia Mitre, production is estimated at 250 to read more

In 2024, Belgium exported a staggering 315 million kg of pears. Out of this amount, 5.4 million kg were sent to Asia, with China and Hong Kong emerging as the top buyers, purchasing nearly three million kilograms collectively. This positions Asia as one of the major markets for Belgian pears, and certainly a market that is expanding. read more

According to the Spanish newspaper FYH, based on data collected last May from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), Egypt is confirmed to be at the top of the list of countries with the highest number of notifications for the presence of unauthorized pesticides. read more

Rynek mango w Indiach może być bardziej zróżnicowany niż obecnie odzwierciedlają to współczesne kanały sprzedaży detalicznej. Według Ananta Goela, założyciela i dyrektora generalnego firmy Handpickd, popyt konsumentów sięga daleko poza kilka głównych odmian, gdy klienci mają większy wybór i dostęp do informacji. Handpickd, to... read more

A produce store in Christchurch, New Zealand, is drawing attention from visitors after uncovering a chimera apple with red and yellow coloration split almost equally down the middle. The apple was discovered in a delivery of Red Braeburn apples in mid-May at Sunshine Corner Market in the Mairehau suburb. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying its efforts to increase global market opportunities for Philippine agricultural products by taking part in two of Asia's largest trade shows this year - Seoul Food 2026 in South Korea and Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. The DA will be participating in these events to showcase Philippine agricultural products. read more

The Australian horticulture industry recognized exceptional contributions at the 2026 Horticulture Awards for Excellence, which took place at the Hort Connections 2026 Gala Dinner in Adelaide. read more

Niedawno grupa brazylijskich producentów owoców odwiedziła Indie, aby ocenić potencjał jednego z największych rynków konsumenckich na świecie, w ramach wizyty zorganizowanej przez rząd brazylijski. read more

The New Zealand government has proposed changes to the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection for horticultural varieties and supporting long-term investment in breeding programs. Minister of Trade and Investment and Agriculture, Todd McClay, has spearheaded this initiative. read more

Carrefour Romania: Popular beyond trendsThe Seasonal Taste Barometer by Carrefour Romania and NielsenIQ shows a rise in popular health foods, like Greek yogurt, tuna, and plant-based milk. Beyond trends, Carrefour Romania recommends a balanced shopping cart, using the '5-4-3-2-1' rule: 5 read more

Turkey and Canada have agreed to initiate initial discussions that may result in a prospective free trade agreement, as stated in a joint announcement released by both governments. This announcement came after a meeting between Turkey's Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, and Canada's Minister of Trade. read more

The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have remained stable and demand continues to exceed the available fruit. Anthony Dobson from Tropical Pines stated that the industry is currently focused on recovering from the event. read more

The trading activity on EastFruit platforms decreased by 5% in week 23 of 2026, primarily due to reduced sales from participants in Ukraine. However, there was an increase in activity among traders from Uzbekistan and Egypt, and offers from Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Poland, and Serbia also returned. read more

Jörg Sturmberg founded his now-established company JERSA Fruchtimport in the mid-1980s. At that time, the garlic import business was still in its infancy, but garlic has since become a staple ingredient in almost every kitchen and a year-round product. read more

The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is introducing vapour heat treatment (VHT) technology to support the export of mangoes and other fresh produce. Bangladesh produces around 2.5 to 2.7 million tons of mangoes each year, with about 800 varieties cultivated. read more

Steve Marafiote, CEO of Sundrop Farms, has been awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to Agriculture. The Order of Australia is given to Australians who have shown exceptional achievement or outstanding service. This recognition comes at a great time for Steve, as Sundrop Farms also recently won. read more

The retail store Il Centesimo, opened in Alcamo (Tp) by the Romano Group (Selex), also present in Sicily with the Max and Famila brands, represents an evolution of the classic model, with larger spaces and more extensive affordability, highlighted by a significant internal communication. read more

Maersk has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for container shipments from China and Hong Kong to East Africa, effective June 15, 2026. The revised surcharge applies to non-spot container bookings destined for ports including Mombasa in Kenya and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Under the new... read more