Asia & Oceania

Japan has suspended the import of Indian mangoes for the first time in almost 20 years due to concerns raised during an inspection at a vapour heat treatment (VHT) facility. read more

The Australian avocado industry has introduced a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program in collaboration with Woolworths for retail training, with the aim of ensuring consistent handling from the orchard to the retail shelf. read more

From May 20–22, 2026, HortEx and AGRITECHNICA ASIA occupied 14,000 square meters at BITEC Bangkok, turning the venue into a vibrant hub for the horticulture and floriculture sector. The event brought together companies, growers, technology providers, researchers, and decision-makers. read more

Tokuiten Inc., a Japanese agricultural technology company, has announced that its proprietary suction-type cherry tomato harvesting robot has completed the pilot phase and is now in full production use at the company's 2,000 m² organic JAS-certified cherry tomato farm in Chita city, Aichi Prefecture. read more

"We have made a significant advancement in our international expansion by partnering with the Indian company Qul Fruitsand and establishing IVAR - Variety Management and Genetics Private Limited. IVAR is focused on managing proprietary fruit varieties and intellectual property. It is the first platform of its kind." read more

Guangzhou in southern China is home to what researchers describe as the world's largest lychee gene bank, housing nearly 800 varieties across a 5-hectare orchard used for preservation and breeding research. The collection includes varieties from across China as well as material reintroduced from other countries. read more

W czerwcu FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim związanym z Azją. Jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w branżę świeżych produktów, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu przeprowadzenia wywiadu. read more

Eksport czosnku egipskiego do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 19 555 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu do około 9 655 ton w 2024 roku, według hiszpańskiego stowarzyszenia ASAJA. Egipt stał się drugim największym dostawcą czosnku dla UE po Chinach. Producenci hiszpańscy twierdzą, że egipski czosnek trafił na europejski rynek. read more

Tomra Food has announced the launch of its latest blueberry sorting and grading platform, the 5S Blueberry powered by Spectrim with Lucai™, aimed at improving grading precision, fruit handling, and packhouse efficiency. The solution will be showcased to the Australian and New Zealand industry. read more

Over the course of two days at the Fresh India Show 2026 in Mumbai, a consistent message resonated throughout conference discussions and the exhibition floor: India's fresh produce sector is now being evaluated not only based on production volumes but also on quality and value creation. read more

Ball Australia is renowned for its state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities and dedication to producing top-quality plants using efficient and dependable growing systems. The team prioritizes consistency, innovation, and long-term results, constantly investing in infrastructure that facilitates this goal. read more

Mango exports from Andhra Pradesh to Japan were stopped this season due to issues with Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) protocols, but exports to other international markets continued smoothly. Andhra Pradesh exports mangoes to over 30 countries and ships around 50,000. read more

Summerfruit Australia has announced the appointment of Katherine Faull as the chief executive officer. Faull brings industry leadership experience, on-farm knowledge, and a focus on supporting growers and the Australian horticulture sector. The organization also acknowledged Carrie Starkings for her contributions. read more

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Uzbekistan's cherry industry is transitioning from traditional orchard farming to advanced, high-tech plantations, and the results of the 2026 season are becoming apparent despite challenges posed by the climate. "The harvest for this season started in late April to early May, which is about a week later than the previous season due to unusually low temperatures." read more

Japan: Lawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo
Lawson Inc. has opened a small supermarket in Kodaira, Tokyo, offering fresh produce and other goods at reasonable prices. This marks the first venture of the major Japanese convenience store chain into the supermarket sector. The supermarket, named "L Minimart," aims to attract... read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has stated that the quality of flowers produced in modern greenhouse farms in Armenia meets high international standards and can compete in the European market. He made these remarks in response to the restrictions imposed by Russia on the import of Armenian flowers. read more

On Romania's National Peony Day, the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and the National Chamber Choir "Madrigal – Marin Constantin" announced the commencement of breeding activities for the development of the "Madrigal Peony," a special project dedicated to Romania. read more