Asia & Oceania

"In May 2025, Agrico's potato storage facility in Ukraine was targeted by two Russian drones. That evening, we suffered a 50% loss in storage capacity, with potatoes still in the field awaiting harvest," reminisces director Nick Gordiichuk on LinkedIn. "For a farmer, storage is not just a" read more

A wide variety of tomatoes were available, with multiple countries participating. Spanish deliveries were the most common, followed by increasing supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands. However, the quality of the tomatoes from Turkey and Morocco was no longer consistently reliable, and even the Spanish shipments sometimes faced challenges with... read more

David Lee, head of solutions for cold chain technology provider SigmaWit, announced the launch of a more resistant data logger to meet the requirements of transporting produce from Asia to Europe. He mentioned that European importers and regulatory bodies are increasingly focusing on cold chain transparency. read more

Taiwanese pineapples may soon be able to enter the US market, as the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed to permit imports. read more

As the conflict with the US and Israel escalates, Iran has announced a suspension of exports of "all food and agricultural products," according to a report from the local news agency Tasnim. read more

The German carrier Hapag-Lloyd and private equity fund FIMI are getting ready to finalize the acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim for US$4.2 billion, which was agreed upon last month. They also plan to delist Zim from trading. This transaction is currently pending regulatory approval. Industry insiders report that Danish shipping... read more

On 27th February 2026, a1™ apple celebrated a significant milestone of its 2026 season in China with a container opening ceremony at Huizhan Fruit Market in Shanghai. Major partners came together to commemorate the introduction of "The First Bite of Spring from New Zealand" to the Chinese market. From left to right: read more

Last August, Washington apple growers were preparing for a potentially record crop of 142.3 million cartons (18 kg), slightly surpassing the 141.8 million boxes packed in 2014. Due to the poor market conditions in the previous seasons, compounded by the rising production costs, it was a concerning situation. read more

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Jakarta, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), are organizing a Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia from 17–22 May 2026. This mission aims to bring together Dutch companies specializing in horticulture and controlled environment technologies. read more

Sezon tanzaryjskich awokado rozpoczął się silnie, przynosząc stabilne ilości do Indii od stycznia - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel Truport Transcontinental Limited, firmy handlującej awokado z operacjami w Tanzanii, Kenii i Indiach. Zauważa dobry załadunek kontenerów i przesyłki lotnicze. read more

The increasing security threats in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and certain areas of the Indian Ocean are causing disruptions in global shipping and impacting the export of fresh produce. The industry organization BIMCO has released advice calling on shipowners and charterers to reassess charter party agreements in light of the security situation. read more

The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries. read more

Nowe dostawy orzechów i daktyli z USA do Bliskiego Wschodu zostały w dużej mierze wstrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. "W niedzielny poranek dowiedzieliśmy się o poleceniu pozostania w miejscu zakwaterowania na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane" - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

The rosy market in Russia continues to heavily depend on imports, despite the expansion of local production. In 2025, the total market volume is estimated to have reached RUB 402-450 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 9-15%. The growth in terms of value (+12%) surpassed the growth in volume (+9%), mainly due to the increase in bouquet prices. read more

Od chwili wybuchu w zeszłą sobotę, wojna na Bliskim Wschodzie szybko się rozprzestrzeniła, teraz dotarła do Libanu. Wojna ma wpływ na działalność rolniczą i eksport, w momencie gdy profesjonaliści ledwo dochodzili do siebie po szkodach spowodowanych przez poprzednią wojnę. "Niestety, sytuacja bardzo się zaogniła..."

Ever since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very...". read more

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The economic situation in the potato sector remains challenging. Rising costs, international competition, and pressure on margins are weighing on the sector. "Against this background, we are focusing on export promotion outside Europe, with Asia as a growth market for processed potato products." read more

Kenyan avocado exporters are anxiously monitoring the situation in the Middle East, as disruptions in the Red Sea could greatly affect their access and competitiveness in global markets. Benard Mutai, the managing director of Afrisun Orchards, a company specializing in exotic fruits, is particularly concerned about the potential impact of these logistical challenges. read more

Price volatility in natural gas caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East could affect the availability and cost of fertilizer, leading to potential disruptions in UK production during a critical period for crop planting and harvest. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced that registration is officially open for its SE Asia Meet Up event, which will take place in Bangkok on 18-19 May 2026. Industry professionals can secure their spot by registering online now. read more

Latin American exporters are approaching the Iran war cautiously as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. After facing years of disruptions to international shipping, companies have improved their ability to handle the impact of such crises, which have put supply chains to the test. read more