Asia & Oceania

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

Australia is currently in a year of evolution in terms of the grocery consumer landscape, after a few years of social disruption, according to major global consumer intelligence company NIQ. read more

The Kazakh authorities continue to strive to ensure the domestic market is saturated with food. Despite an excess of certain goods, they are faced with aggressive vegetable exports. Onions remain one of the most important crops. Measures are being taken in the country to stabilize prices and
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New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the producer organisation South African Kiwi Growers was also
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Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revocation of the existing anti-dumping duty order on fresh garlic from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.  read more

EastFruit has researched the start of the Georgian strawberry season. Competition with Turkey has become fiercer. Locally produced quality strawberries are still in demand. read more

Local container charges levied by ocean carriers and freight forwarders are poised to face scrutiny from the trade regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). read more

The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes today’s announcement that the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 31 May 2023. The FTA improves access to an important market for Australian farmers and will allow them to diversify their markets. It will importantly give UK
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The New Zealand horticulture industry is welcoming the early implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom. The FTA should give hope to fruit and vegetable exporters in trying times. read more

A project to improve the eating quality and consumer demand of Australian melons is progressing well, with a series of grower meetings across Australia being completed by 3rd May 2023. read more

Japan: 7-Eleven spin-off would jeopardise growth, CEO says, pushing back at ValueAct read more

A farmer in Hinauta village in Jabalpur has grown Japan's Miyazaki mango that sells for ₹270,000 per kg (€3,000) in the international market. Not only this, he has grown 26 varieties of mangoes including eight foreign breeds from Nepal, China and America. To guard these valuable assets, he
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The Ministry of Agriculture of the Krasnodar Territory intends to limit apple imports. This proposal was made by regional Minister of Agriculture Fedor Dereka. The demand of the Russian population for apples is 2 million tons, while 1.5 million tons of these fruits are produced in the country,
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UK: Nisa reveals ambitious 2023 recruitment goals read more

Now that the Egyptian fresh garlic season has come to an end, the opportunities for Turkish garlic are increasing, says Tümen Tarim’s export manager Kerem Tümen: “Our company Tümen Tarim is a recognized family name in Turkey, as we’re one of the largest garlic producers in the country.
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Onion prices in Georgia doubled last week, compared to previous week, reaching 5 GEL/kg ($2.01) in the wholesale market. The reason is the supply shock, which was felt in the market already in March. EastFruit systematically published an analysis of the local onion markets in project countries,
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In recent years, the seasonal price in Azerbaijan drops for produce have been delayed, and last year the prices for fruits and vegetables only became cheaper towards the end of summer. Independent analysts believe that the high cost of agricultural products is due to their mass export. Due to
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Vibrant displays of the freshest fruit and vegetables, sourced from around the world, were seen on the shelves of different retailers in Toronto, Canada last week (25-27 April 2023). During last week’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) exhibition in Toronto, a few retailers and
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Western Australian avocados will feature in the second stage of a national research project on managing supply chain risks to deliver more consistent, better quality fruit that satisfies customer requirements, minimises waste and captures market advantages. read more

Russian authorities have discovered the South American tomato moth in nine tonnes of tomatoes imported from Turkmenistan. This is not the first time Russian agricultural inspectors have found pests during inspections of Turkmenistan produce. read more