Asia & Oceania

Obecnie ogólny rynek chińskiego czosnku pozostaje słaby, z nadmiernym nadmiarem prowadzącym do utrzymująco niskich cen. Operatorzy magazynów są zazwyczaj pod presją, aby sprzedać z stratą. Przedsiębiorstwo Jining Greenstream Fruits & Vegetables Co., Ltd., zlokalizowane w Jining City, prowincja Shandong, eksportuje około. read more

The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved a temporary exemption from import customs duties on selected vegetables during the off-season. The measure applies to products intended for retail markets and will remain in force until June 30, 2026, with a separate deadline for tomatoes. read more

Fruit growers in the United Kingdom are reporting increasing production costs due to the conflict in Iran, which is affecting prices of fuel, fertilizers, and transportation during the planting season. Ali Capper, who represents British apple and pear growers, stated that these effects are already being seen in current operations. read more

India's exports of pomegranate arils are transitioning from a niche market to a strategic one. The focus is now shifting from the farm to the packhouse, as challenges like postharvest browning, moisture loss, microbial growth, and short shelf life persist during long-distance transport, according to Qadir. read more

Yesterday was the beginning of Flora Expo Astana. This international flower and plant exhibition is taking place in Kazakhstan until Friday, April 10. The event has started off successfully, as stated by Ed de Groot from 247flowers.online. This is his fifth time participating in the exhibition, where he is presenting his products. read more

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Maersk's decision to add three maritime services to Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port offers new opportunities for fruit suppliers who serve Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea region. read more

According to a formal notice from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), India is now permitted to export fresh mangoes, pomegranates (including arils), oranges, and garlic to Canada. read more

India can now export fresh mangoes, pomegranate fruits and arils, oranges, and garlic to Canada, according to a formal notice from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda). read more

The leading New Zealand fresh produce company T&G Global is considering splitting up its T&G Fresh division as part of its current sales process, as reported by the Australian Financial Review. read more

Before the war in Iran, the cost was 90 cents per liter, immediately rising to 1 euro and 20 cents after the first bombings, and now at 1 euro and 67 cents: this is the new price of agricultural diesel that knows no bounds and is crippling businesses. read more

The Kaliningrad Region received 12,000 tonnes of imported fruit and vegetables from January to March 2026, according to the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor. This included 2,700 tonnes of apples and pears from Argentina, Serbia, Turkey, Chile, and South Africa. read more

The University of Verona is starting the development of an innovative bioinsecticide to combat the spread of Popillia japonica, an invasive insect recently reported in the provinces of Verona and Treviso, and classified by the European Union as a priority quarantine pest. read more

Brazil is working to increase its presence in the global avocado market due to growing demand and limited supply, which is currently dominated by a small number of exporting countries. Mexico and Peru together make up about 60 percent of global avocado exports, while Israel, Spain, and Kenya each represent just over 4 percent. read more

On April 7, 2026, 22 tonnes of potatoes from Kazakhstan were denied entry through the Ak-Tilek phytosanitary control post. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported the incident. During the quarantine phytosanitary inspection, specialists from the read more

Kanda Agriculture, operating under the Harvest brand, plans to increase production in 2026, with total output expected to reach around 1.44 million kilograms, as stated by company representative Tamar Berulava. Despite facing challenging weather conditions last year, the company exceeded its projected output. read more

The Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America held a forum this Tuesday at the Taipei International Convention Center on a new framework for Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade agreements. U.S.-based orchid business operator Chien Wei-chih said she believes moving production closer to markets. read more

Global oil prices have decreased, and stock markets have gone up following the agreement between the United States and Iran on a conditional two-week ceasefire, tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil fell by approximately 13% to US$94.80 per barrel, while US-traded oil decreased by over 15% to read more

The launch of the Australian Macadamias Technical Resources represents a significant advancement for the macadamia industry in Australia. These resources include Technical and Application Solutions Guides that aim to assist food manufacturers in product development. The guides are specifically created to support the integration of macadamias into new products. read more