Asia & Oceania

Najeem Salim Rawther, the head of Falcon Trading in Oman, is currently in Brazil to explore sourcing opportunities in the fruit sector and identify new partners. Rawther is part of a delegation of 17 companies from 16 countries participating in the Export More Brazil program organized by the Brazilian Trade. read more

A specialized nursery complex, Kishvary-sabs, in Tajikistan has set up a modern propagation center that specializes in the mass production of flowers and ornamental trees. This facility serves as the main laboratory for the country, using seeds and genetic material imported from. read more

Vietnamese passion fruit and dragon fruit exports to the European Union are currently being reviewed due to violations of maximum residue limits (MRL). A report released in February 2026 by the French General Directorate for Food, based on inspections carried out in 2024, highlighted these concerns. read more

Flower growers from Gadag have suffered significant losses due to unseasonal rain this week, impacting their potential earnings around Ugadi, which was celebrated on Thursday. The most affected areas include Lakkundi, Kanavi, Hosur, Dambal, Kadakola, and surrounding villages. read more

The Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, has conducted tests on biodegradable plastic films for sweet potato cultivation in order to tackle yield limitations caused by climate conditions. Sweet potatoes in Taiwan are often affected by drought and low temperatures during the autumn season. read more

Lidl Romania to accelerate read more

Jakość, jednolitość i zdrowie roślin pozostają fundamentami udanej produkcji wiosennej. W firmie Gartenbau Paul Cox, inżynierka ogrodnicza Valerie Vreden widzi, jak odmiana Ranunculus asiaticus Sprinkles dostarcza dokładnie to. Seria ta łączy solidną genetykę z niezawodnymi osiągnięciami w handlu. read more

In recognition of her scientific research in horticulture, Dr. Puja Sharma, a senior scientist at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture. read more

The humanoid robotics sector in China is expanding its data infrastructure, with the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics collecting over 3 million data entries within four months of operation. According to CCTV News, more than 300,000 of these entries are open-source. read more

Interfresh Eurasia, Turkey's specialized exhibition for the fresh fruit and vegetable, storage, packaging, and logistics industries, will be held on 08-10 September 2026 at the Izmir Exhibition Centre. The event will bring together international buyers, producers, growers, importers, exporters, and industry professionals. read more

The South African macadamia industry is adapting to evolving market conditions, driven by growing demand in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as reduced tariffs in important markets. South Africa continues to be the leading global producer of macadamia nuts, with the harvest season beginning in. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the initial lineup of speakers for its Southeast Asia Meet Up, scheduled to take place on May 18-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. This conference and networking event will gather senior executives and decision-makers from Southeast Asia and beyond for a series of presentations and discussions. read more

In recognition of her scientific research in horticulture, Dr. Puja Sharma, a senior scientist at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture. The honor was... read more

Flower growers from Gadag have suffered significant losses after the region experienced unseasonal rain this week, affecting their potential earnings around Ugadi, which was celebrated on Thursday. The areas most affected are Lakkundi, Kanavi, Hosur, Dambal, Kadakola, and the surrounding villages. read more

A specialized nursery complex, Kishvary-sabs, in Tajikistan has set up a modern propagation center dedicated to the mass production of flowers and ornamental trees. The facility serves as the main laboratory in the country, using seeds and genetic material imported from. read more

Ceny ropy naftowej wzrosły w ostatnich tygodniach po akcjach wojskowych z udziałem USA i Izraela w Iranie oraz zamknięciu Cieśniny Ormuz, która odpowiada za niemal 20 procent światowego zapotrzebowania na ropę. Wzrost kosztów energii skłonił przewoźników do wprowadzenia opłat związanych z paliwem. read more

Hapag-Lloyd and representatives of the government of India have signed three letters of intent (LOI) to deepen maritime cooperation and support the continued development of India’s shipping and logistics sector. read more

The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) has informed Philippines President Bongbong Marcos in a letter that the country could potentially lose US$200 million in revenue if the conflict in the Middle East escalates, as reported by OneNews. read more

Australia and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement that aims to reduce trade barriers between the two markets, especially for fresh fruit, vegetables, and nuts. read more

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