Asia & Oceania

Asia is a very important market for Salix Fruits, a global importer and exporter of fresh produce. “It is a market that has seen a transformation in terms of products and origins over the past few years,” says Javier Orti, Sales Manager Asia with Salix Fruits. “Therefore, it is very
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Chinese customs have agreed to grant the imports of fresh coconuts from Cambodia and fresh avocados from Venezuela. The moves followed the visits of Cambodian and Venezuelan leaders to China in September which delivered tangible outcomes. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet paid an official visit
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According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine has recently taken a huge step towards becoming the world leader in exports of frozen raspberries, which is amazing as it is happening despite the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Over the past five seasons, the volume of frozen raspberry exports from
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A labor dispute at Agrobay Seracilik, one of Turkey's largest high-tech tomato and pepper greenhouse facilities with 320 acres, has ignited protests, worker resistance, and even police interventions in Izmir, Turkey. The conflict, which began with the dismissal of 39 workers, including two
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India is taking further action to reduce tariffs on a variety of American goods. The action comes as a resolution to several disputes at the World Trade Organization. According to US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the resolution is ‘an important milestone’ in setting up better trade
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The Alert and Information Network of Andalusia (RAIF) has published on its website the preventive and cultural measures for the control of Thrips parvispinus in greenhouses. Tobacco thrips (Thrips parvispinus) is native to Southeast Asia and was cited as present in Spain by EPPO.
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Blueberry prices in China are considered “hot on the market right now” due to lower and delayed volumes coming from the world leaders in the exports of this fruit, namely Peru. This is according Yanitza Curonisy, business manager of China operations for the Peruvian grower and exporter
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Uzbekistan and Russia are actively developing infrastructure for storing and transporting fruit and vegetable products. Uzbekistan plans to increase its exports to the Russian market to $1 billion by 2030. However, there are obstacles, including a complex system of intermediaries, inefficient
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Almost five years after the latter initiated the acquisition, Australian company Freshness First Pty. Ltd. is now a fully-owned subsidiary of listed firm AgriNurture, Inc. ANI first announced the deal in October 2018 as part of plans to expand business operations in Australia through the
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Pure Harvest Smart Farms has entered into a three-year, exclusive strategic partnership with Richel Group. With an immediate focus on the Middle East and Asia, the partnership aims to deploy over $150 million worth of smart growing systems with the flexibility to expand the partnership into new
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According to a missive of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, that nation has already cropped 256,600 tons of potatoes. The yields average 352.9 centners per hectare. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine has recently taken a huge step towards becoming the world leader in exports of frozen raspberries, which is amazing as it is happening despite the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Over the past five seasons, the volume of frozen raspberry exports from
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Small-scale farming is still dominant in Lebanon. More local and overseas investment in the professionalization of horticulture is needed and factors such as the favorable climate and fertile soil are attracting these investors. But the current model also offers opportunities, says Moussa M. Zgheib. read more

South Africa now has access to export fresh avocados to China, all that remains to be done is make sure the industry has everything in place, such as the registration of farms and packhouses and that the fumigation process is in order. read more

The Flemish Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) was recently wholly focused on promoting Belgian food products in Vietnam. That was during a trade mission led by Minister President Jan Jambon. From September 10 - 16, some 40 business leaders and export managers represented Flemish exporting
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Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased by 16 percent in January-August from a year ago, exceeding $2 billion. Tomatoes exports took the lead among all produce with $351 million in the first eight months of the year, rising 34 percent on an annual basis. Tangerine shipments to
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The 'Catimon' is a mango variety of Thailand, producing fruit round the year in the region, including its vast Barind tract. Experts said the tree of exotic variety contains mango and flower or budding simultaneously giving yield three to four times in a year against the single one of the
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Vietnam’s cashew exports in August alone reached a new record high of 60,580 tons worth US$333.83 million, according to figures released the Ministry of Industry and Trade. read more

Leading Australian fresh produce grower-packer-marketer Costa Group has announced an update to the acquisition proposal received from Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP). read more

Over the past two weeks, the average wholesale price for smooth short cucumbers in Uzbekistan has decreased by 29%, the first drop in prices for these products in a growing trend formed since mid-July of this year. However, this price decline will be short-lived and cucumber prices will likely
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