Asia & Oceania

Which packaging is affected by the ban on fruit and vegetable packaging? What alternatives do we have? When and by whom are the exemption lists determined? Are the maximum empty space quotas of 50% also not allowed to be exceeded in intra-company goods traffic? Who is affected by this? read more

Indie granted access to South African avocados, a move that is expected to significantly boost the country's avocado industry. read more

Wieloletnie ogromne dotacje dla rosyjskiego przemysłu szklarniowego zwiększyły lokalną produkcję warzyw szklarniowych. Jednakże, taka strategia biznesowa, w kontekście agresywnej polityki kraju wobec swoich sąsiadów i krajów UE, oraz rosnącej popularności wynikającej z...
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Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has announced that its chief executive, Nadine Tunley, will resign, effective from 30 August. This coincides with the peak industry body's annual conference in Tauranga. read more

LeaderBrand has officially opened its completed 11ha greenhouse project in Tairāwhiti with an opening ceremony attended by New Zealand’s minister for regional development, Shane Jones. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica's new roadshow of Asia Business Meet-Ups will conclude with its China Business Meet Up on 27-28 May in Shanghai. read more

As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where... read more

Maersk and the University of Chile, in collaboration with exporter Geofrut, have released a study that carries important implications for the export of Chilean cherries, especially targeting emerging markets such as India, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The cherry season for 2023-2024 has concluded. read more

The initial shipment of tomatoes from Turkmenistan has reached Russia by sea through the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and arrived at the Olya checkpoint in Astrakhan. This information was reported by official media sources in Astrakhan. The tomatoes were transported via a ferry trip from the port of Turkmenbashi, which involved 40 trucks. read more

The government is implementing several welfare schemes aimed at doubling the income of farmers. One such scheme provides free seeds to farmers who grow flowers, particularly marigolds. Marigold farmers are benefiting greatly from this program, as they are able to double their income by utilizing these free seeds. read more

Supply chains in Europe are facing limitations because ports in the western Mediterranean are operating at full capacity. This issue has arisen as shipping companies redirect their routes from Asia to Europe through the Cape of Good Hope, bypassing the Red Sea where vessels have been targeted by Houthis. read more

Po przesłaniu pierwszych 15 palet cytryn Limorè pod koniec marca, japońscy dystrybutorzy poprosili Konsorcjum Producentów Cytryn związanych z Rocca Imperiale o podwojenie wolumenu w nadchodzących tygodniach. Linia Premium "Jesteśmy zaskoczeni wynikami, jakie nadal osiągamy za granicą." read more

Georgia is expecting a significant increase of 15-20% in its fruit and vegetable harvest for 2024, as announced by Vakhtang Bejitashvili, the president of the Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association. Last year's harvest was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions, which affected the quantity and. read more

Carnation flowers, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, are not only beautiful decorations but can also generate significant income for cultivators. These flowers are set to enter the Dubai market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an ingredient for preparing luxurious dishes. read more

Bananas hold the top spot in the worldwide fruit market, consistently ranking as a favorite choice. They are not only a fundamental part of many people's diets globally but are also easily accessible year-round. However, an interesting trend has recently surfaced, as pointed out by analysts at EastFruit: read more

EastFruit's detailed weekly price analysis, now in its sixth year covering Tajikistan, reveals a troubling situation for local farmers as prices for two essential vegetable crops, carrots and onions, continue to plummet. read more

The Indian government is eager to enhance the floriculture sector in India by partnering with The Netherlands. In line with this goal, Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Manoj Ahuja is leading a delegation of policymakers to visit Dutch Plantum, Royal FloraHolland, and HilverdaFlorist (a joint venture partner of KF Bioplants, India). read more

The largest share (39%) was accounted for by the Netherlands, as reported by reefertrends. Following them are Spain (22%) and China (15%). The average price on the international market was 2.22 US dollars/kg, representing an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. read more

The New Zealand apple company, Rockit Global, has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda Franchise. read more

Australasia's only award that acknowledges excellence in branding and marketing within the fresh produce industry - the prestigious Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) - will once more celebrate innovative and creative marketers who execute impactful campaigns in a sustainable manner. read more