Asia & Oceania

Starbucks Japan has introduced a new Muscat and Earl Grey tea latte as part of its "Chilled Cup" beverage range. According to the company, this is the first time Muscat flavor has been included in the series since its launch in Japan 20 years ago. The drink combines Muscat grape juice with milk. read more

Rosja może zwiększyć import owoców z krajów takich jak Turcja, Uzbekistan, Tadżykistan, Azerbejdżan, Mołdawia, Egipt, Indie, Chiny, Gruzja i Serbia po wprowadzeniu tymczasowych ograniczeń na import z Armenii. Federalna Służba Weterynaryjna i Fitosanitarna Rosji. read more

Od 21 maja południowe Chiny doświadczają intensywnych opadów deszczu, a wiele obszarów w prowincji Guangdong ma do czynienia z uporczywą deszczową pogodą, która przewidywana jest do końca czerwca. Dla regionów wytwarzających liczi w prowincji Guangdong, już dotkniętych "rokiem spokojnym", który doprowadził do znacznego read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the European Union's import and quarantine regulations. The shipment, which originated from Pingtung County, consisted of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit bound for the Rungis wholesale market. read more

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification. "If the pepper spoils, I will pay for that pepper; the government will pay," he said during an. read more

On Friday, May 22, Wouter Kuiper, Marco van Daalen, and the KUBO China team visited Haoyu Group in China. The visit was significant due to two important milestones: the first planting in greenhouse 5 of Haoyu phase 3 and the official signing for greenhouses 8 and 9. During the visit, all those present had the opportunity to engage in discussions and exchange ideas. read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the import and quarantine requirements of the European Union. The shipment, consisting of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit, left from Pingtung County and is headed for the Rungis wholesale market near Paris. read more

Australian avocado processor Naturo Technologies is steadily expanding, now benefiting from increased reach and capacity thanks to its new facility in Mexico. The company specializes in producing Natavo Avocado, an IQF Avocado product line that remains non-browning for up to 10 days once thawed. Ross, the Commercial Director, plays a key role in the company's growth and success. read more

Australia produces avocados all year round, with Queensland currently in peak production, especially in North and Central Queensland. Queensland remains the largest avocado producer in the country, closely followed by Western Australia. "We've experienced a few disruptions due to read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake says that the kiwifruit company is pleased with a new government-led initiative to improve infrastructure in its home region of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, due to worries about the current capacity of the Port of Tauranga. read more

Tomra Food has introduced the 5S Blueberry sorting and grading platform powered by Spectrim with LUCAi for the Australia and New Zealand markets at Hort Connections. read more

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The Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA) continues to enhance its international influence in the monitoring and biological control of Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid, the primary vector of the bacterium linked to huanglongbing (HLB), which is regarded as the most read more

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The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are distributed to retailers. The shortage is a result of reduced naphtha supplies caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. read more

Yogesh Rathod, Director at NovaFresco, an Indian importer of fresh and dry fruits, mentioned that the imported kiwi market in India is currently experiencing tight supply conditions. This is due to limited arrivals, increased freight costs, and ongoing shipping disruptions, all of which are putting pressure on availability and pricing. read more

The "Smart Seedling Center" established in Azerbaijan's Jabrayil district will make a significant contribution to forest restoration in the region. As part of the project, it is planned to grow up to 2 million tree seedlings per year, according to Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Rashad Ismayilov. read more

Armenia is considering measures to redirect fruit and vegetable exports to European markets following Russian import restrictions on several Armenian fresh produce categories. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan stated that Armenia is prepared to reorient exports to European countries if... read more

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