Asia & Oceania

Sapodilla, also known as La-Moot in Thailand, wood potato, chiku, acha, or sapote, is an exotic fruit that tastes like a combination of ice cream, caramel, fudge, and condensed milk. In Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, this fruit is considered exotic and primarily grown by small
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The Turkish fruits have had a hard time dealing with the weather conditions. Sara Aslihan Metin, responsible for sales of Turkish fresh produce exporter Göknur, states the temperature in Turkey reached over 50 degrees Celsius. “Temperatures began to rise from the second week of July. The
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The Indian company Bioleather, which specializes in the development of new fabrics, has launched a new and disruptive material: a new vegan leather made from tomato skin. This new material, which they present as a perfect innovative alternative to traditional animal leather, is 100%
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With less than one month to go before Asia Fruit Logistica kicks off, all exhibition space is already sold out. Meet 700+ exhibitors from 42 different countries and regions and join the annual gathering of the global fresh produce business in Hong Kong. read more

For almost a decade Budou Farms have been growing grapes and practicing regenerative agriculture. The company has also developed minimalist packaging, to be practical and Eco friendly, but at the same time cost effective, while also improving the protection of fruit during shipping with sturdy
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A few months ago, at the 10th Dry Plums EXPO, Pedro Pablo Díaz, the president of Chileprunes stressed that one of the sector's greatest strategic objectives was to export to the giant Indian market. read more

Egypt has again set a record in exports of fresh strawberries to the Southeast Asian countries in the current MY 2022/23, reports EastFruit. The Egyptian exports to this region have grown by a third year-over-year and tripled over the past four seasons! As a result, Egypt has remained the fifth
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According to EastFruit analysts, in 2023 Uzbekistan could collect a record onion crop. Estimates of a possible increase in onion production volumes vary greatly, but the most pessimistic scenario, voiced by market participants in Uzbekistan and local experts shows a yield increase of at least
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Last night, the South African parliament issued a statement to welcome an avocado export agreement with China, calling it "concrete evidence of the immense benefits that BRICS holds for us and all our partners." read more

According toEastFruit analysts, in 2023 Uzbekistan could collect a record onion crop. Estimates of a possible increase in onion production volumes vary greatly, but the most pessimistic scenario, voiced by market participants in Uzbekistan and local experts shows a yield increase of at least
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The expansion of the BRICS bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has gained momentum as the current members have decided to extend invitations to six countries to become full members, effective from January 2024. read more

While Haifa-headquartered ZIM has announced a "restructuring of its Oceania-Asia service network", the Israeli ocean carrier seems to withdraw from the specific trade lane. read more

This Wednesday, at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for the BRICS nations to create a common currency for trade and investment between each other. Officials and economists have pointed out the difficulties involved in such a project, given
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Avocado producer and packer Granot International Company has officially started its operations in Kenya. The farm is located in Ndabibi, Naivasha, in Nakuru County. Granot operates the largest avocado packing house in Israel and produces one-third of Israel’s total avocado yield. read more

The heatwave in Turkey seems to have come to an end, says Mert Mustafa Özçelik, Sales and Marketing Representative of Turkish fresh produce exporters Ana Fruit: “The temperature in Turkey is back to normal for the time of the year. From the second week of August to the third week of August,
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Research is underway in Western Australia and interstate to determine how the addition of calcium fertiliser can help improve the robustness of avocados as they move through the supply chain destined for the consumer. read more

Oppy has said that it is strengthening its international presence by forging relationships with Australian citrus growers, aided by its newly designated field agents in the country Richard Byllaardt and David Stevens. read more

The global tangerine/mandarin crop for 2022/23 is estimated down 900,000 tons to 36.9 million tons due to lower production in China and Morocco caused by unfavourable weather. According to the latest USDA report, the smaller crop is expected to drive down consumption. Exports are also estimated
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The warm winter in New Zealand, with some of the highest temperatures recorded in 110 years, is threatening this year’ kiwifruit crop. The New Zealand Herald reports that kiwifruit growers in the Bay of Plenty are concerned about another challenging growing season: “Bay of Plenty-based
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Kazakhstan is seeking to become a player in the banana market, opening industrial-scale cultivation for the first time, as reported by the country’s Ministry of Agriculture. The banana plantations are located in the Turkestan Region (southern Kazakhstan). read more