Asia & Oceania

Zespri®, a New Zealand company and world leader in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the "Product of the Year" recognition in Italy. This award is based solely on the votes of over 12,000 consumers. read more

With recent projects at German wholesalers Berger & Tolls and Karl Klees, Airclima is strengthening its international ambitions. The family-run refrigeration company has completed new refrigeration installations and insulation construction there, which, according to Airclima's Kiran Cluckers,… read more

Pericoli Asia Pacific (PAP) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Customer Care Centre, formalizing a new approach to technical support for clients, agents, and distributors across the Asia Pacific region. The center is intended to act as the initial and main point of contact for all. read more

Consumers in Turkey are paying higher prices for food labeled as "safe" or pesticide-tested, as concerns over chemical residues influence purchasing behavior in fresh produce. Data indicates that choosing verified or analyzed products can cost up to 73% more than equivalent items sold through. read more

LeaderBrand, with funding support from New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries under the Primary Sector Growth Fund, has introduced the latest technology in weed control to its Gisborne farm, revolutionizing the way they farm and manage weeds. read more

Hort Innovation has launched the Japan Australia Horticulture Exchange, a new initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing in horticulture between Japan and Australia. read more

Exporters in Vietnam are adapting their production and compliance systems in response to the tightening of European Union regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs) for imported agricultural products. Recent regulatory changes have included lower permissible residue levels for active ingredients and expanded requirements. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to read more

The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St. Petersburg found signs of infection in five shipments of fresh plums and one shipment of. read more

This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet. read more

Cyclone Narelle has caused significant disruptions to banana production in northern Australia, with Darwin being one of the hardest-hit regions. Joe Manariti from Premier Fresh Australia stated that the impact on the company's operations in the Northern Territory has been severe, with approximately 40% of the fruit-bearing trees affected. read more

The cultivation of kiwifruit in India is seen as a lucrative opportunity for farmers in the mid-hills of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the North-East. Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar explains, "This trend is no longer just about subsistence, it's" read more

Apple growers in India are organizing a nationwide strike on February 12, expressing concerns about the decrease in import duties due to trade agreements with the United States, New Zealand, and the European Union. Farmer organizations in Himachal Pradesh have criticized this policy direction, issuing a warning. read more

Imports of vegetables to Georgia have been continuously increasing and reached a record level in January-February 2026. According to national statistical data, imports amounted to $15 million, as compared to $13.9 million in the same period of 2025 and $10.1 million in 2024. This upward trend has been ongoing for several years. read more

The table grape industry in India is growing its presence in global markets, thanks to early-season production and the use of new grape varieties. Most of the production takes place in Maharashtra, which benefits from a tropical to sub-tropical climate, allowing for harvests from January to April. read more

Two Yubari melons from the new harvest were sold for three million yen (US$20,000) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan. The melons were purchased by Hokuyupack Co., a company that specializes in fruit and vegetable packaging and sales. The company acquired the melons for use in a free tasting event in the city. read more

The Belgian transport sector is currently facing significant challenges. Diesel prices have seen a sharp increase since the start of March 2026, influenced by recent geopolitical events in Iran. Prices have gone up by nearly 35% since early March and over 42% since January. This surge in costs is putting pressure on companies in the sector, impacting their profit margins. read more

T&G Global's premium branded apples portfolio has had a strong start in 2026, with solid sales of Northern Hemisphere fruit in both domestic and export markets. Additionally, an excellent crop of delicious apples from New Zealand is being harvested and exported to important international markets. read more

In the dry uplands of Nellore district, a young farmer has defied conventional farming patterns by turning chrysanthemum cultivation into a profitable venture using modern techniques under a shade net. Sanagapu Chiranjeevi, an engineering graduate from Mudigedu village, abandoned a career in the private sector to pursue this innovative farming approach. read more

The cherry industry in the United States is experiencing shifts in global supply and market dynamics, as increased production from China and continued competition from Turkey impact export performance. Data for 2025 show that the traditional export model, which depended on premium. read more