Asia & Oceania

Australian vegetable growers are reducing their plantings and choosing not to harvest current crops due to increased costs of essential farm supplies and supply chain uncertainties, which could impact Australia's access to locally grown fresh vegetables. read more

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Selecta continues to expand international IP protection for RCS® 2.0, with granted patents secured in global markets such as Europe and the US, and further applications pending in additional strategic jurisdictions including Colombia, China, and India. RCS 2.0 represents a new... read more

After a decade of complex negotiations, the European Union and Australia have finally reached an agreement on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As reported by Valencia Fruits, the pact signed on Tuesday, March 24 represents a strategic piece for Brussels in a geopolitical framework. read more

The apple harvest is well underway at Wairepo Holdings in Lower Moutere, in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. "The weather has been fantastic so far, but it is turning wet at the end of the week," said Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings. At the start of the harvest, Simon had... read more

Rynek globalnego soku pomarańczowego zwolnił, zgodnie z źródłami rynkowymi, w miarę narastania konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, co zwiększa niepewność dotyczącą zachowań konsumenckich. Po amerykańskiej i izraelskiej akcji wojskowej w Iranie pod koniec lutego, ceny energii wzrosły, z oczekiwaniami, że. read more

Jako sezon winogron w Indiach trwa, została tylko ograniczona ilość winogron o jakości nadającej się do eksportu - mówi Swapnil Aware, członek zarządu indyjskiego eksportera winogron Mersel Foods: "W miarę postępowania sezonu winogronowego, ogólna ilość winogron stopniowo maleje, a dostępność wysokiej jakości produktów również" read more

India harvests around 58-60 million metric tons of potatoes across 2.2-2.5 million hectares annually, with over 60% coming from the Indo-Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, explains Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, CEO of Eden Horticulture Services. "That's a whopping 20 million tonnes." read more

Global trade flows are experiencing disruptions, as numerous data sources point to significant port congestion and delays due to ongoing geopolitical events involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Over 80 percent of the world's 454 mapped ports are currently classified as being in critical status, with 60. read more

The Lam Dong province in Vietnam is continually advancing its high-tech agriculture sector, with a focus on fruit and vegetable cultivation for both domestic consumption and export markets. The province boasts over 107,000 hectares dedicated to high-tech agricultural production, with 1,200 hectares specifically utilized for smart agriculture practices. Additionally, there are 16 read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More reports that sales of Vietnamese coconuts are on the rise. "We currently offer six different varieties, including coconuts that are easy to open, as well as half-cut, heavy brown coconuts. There is a high demand for standard coconuts in nets and those with a breaking line." read more

The start of the 2026-27 kiwifruit season opens with encouraging preliminary indications for producers. The New Zealand company Zespri International has released the first estimates on expected economic returns, providing the sector with an initial picture of the performance of the new season. read more

T&G Global Limited has issued a response to recent media reports about a possible sales process, which came after news that its German parent company is looking for a buyer for the business. The company confirmed that, as already announced in July 2025, it is currently reviewing its strategic alternatives. read more

Australian vegetable growers are reducing their plantings and, in some cases, opting not to harvest existing crops due to increasing input costs and supply constraints. This information comes from a survey conducted by AUSVEG, which involved over 150 growers. The survey revealed that 27% of growers have either decreased or halted their planting activities, while a read more

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While recent free trade agreements (FTAs) have gained attention in India, particularly in manufacturing and services, their impact on fresh fruit has been deliberate and carefully assessed. read more

While recent free trade agreements (FTAs) in India have garnered attention, particularly in manufacturing and services, their effect on fresh fruit has been intentional and calculated. read more

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Customs authorities in Uzbekistan have intercepted a shipment of hashish hidden in potato replicas at the Termez-Autonomous Border Crossing in the Surkhandarya Region. The operation was conducted by officers from the State Security Service's Border Troops in collaboration with customs. read more

On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos, being transported from Kazakhstan to the Moscow region, had listed a logistics center instead of the country of origin. read more