Just under a quarter of South Africa's Pink Lady® export crop is destined for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. When combined with the domestic market, the figure reaches just under 40%. "Pink Lady exports to Africa have significantly increased in recent years," says Corné Grundlingh. read more

Bangladeshi tomato growers are currently facing an oversupply problem, which has led to a significant drop in farm-gate prices to Tk 4-5/kg, while prices in urban retail stalls remain high at Tk 35-40/kg, according to Md. Irfan of R S Enterprise. However, breakthroughs like the first refrigerated container shipment of 66 MT to Malaysia are providing hope for the industry. read more

Flavourtech, a food technology company based in Griffith, operates globally while maintaining its headquarters in regional Australia. The company develops and supplies aroma recovery, extraction, and evaporation technologies to food and beverage processors worldwide. In October 2022, Flavourtech... read more

Since early January 2026, fresh-cut flowers from China have been arriving in the Russian Far East. On 5 January, over 102,000 stems, including roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, and hydrangeas, reached Khabarovsk. All shipments passed quarantine inspections. On 12 January, more than 2,000. read more

"André Heijl of Anrin Logistics in the Netherlands says, ''We want to be a one-stop shop for growers in South Africa and Brazil, and Polish or Russian buyers. The suppliers and recipients arrange the sales themselves; we take care of everything in between: Transport, transshipment, storage.'' read more

Frigotec GmbH has announced a new partnership in Georgia called "FrigoGEO - Refrigeration Technologies". "Together with our partner Giorgi Naskidashvili, we have opened a new chapter in Georgia. With FrigoGEO, we are combining our strengths to offer high-quality refrigeration and processing solutions." read more

Daun Penh Agrico, a Cambodian subsidiary of Thaco Agri, has listed its bonds on the Cambodia Securities Exchange after raising US$50 million in the first tranche of a planned US$100 million program. The funds will be utilized for the development of 7,376 hectares of land in Ratanakkiri province into a production site. read more

Od 11 do 16 marca 2026 r. East-West Trade & Consulting poprowadzi misję handlową do Indii dla firm działających w branży ogrodnictwa, florystyki i technologii związanych z szklarniami. Misja ma na celu dostarczenie wglądu w rynek, zorganizowanie spotkań biznesowych oraz bezpośredniego dostępu do rynku. read more

Planters of fruits in Israel have noticed an increasing strain on their export markets as orders from various European retailers decrease, resulting in certain portions of the mango and citrus harvest remaining unsold. As per reports from the public broadcaster Kan 11, as cited by Monodweiss, growers are expressing concerns about a potential "impending collapse" in certain areas. read more

The citrus sector in Turkey is experiencing major challenges in the marketing year 2025/26. Orange and lemon production has been significantly reduced due to severe frost and extreme weather conditions, while tangerine output is expected to recover due to the resilience of early varieties. High inflation and volatile conditions are also impacting the sector. read more

Cherry prices in Vietnam have dropped significantly this season as importers have increased volumes due to shortages last year, but demand has not increased accordingly. Importers providing cherries from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are currently selling large cherries for around VND900,000 per kilogram. read more

Bhopal is going to get a new and fragrant identity as the "Bhopal Rose City," with preparations in progress to host the esteemed World Rose Convention in 2028. The announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh's Minister for Horticulture and Food Processing, Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah, during the closing… read more

India is currently experiencing a structural shortage of fresh raspberries, which is increasingly driving the growth of local breeding and domestic production, according to a report by EastFruit. read more

With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, flower markets all over China are buzzing with activity as an increasing number of customers search for potted plants and floral decorations for the upcoming new year. At the Beijing Flower Trading Center, flowers in various colors and varieties are drawing in customers. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri expects a 10 per cent increase in its annual exports to reach 236 million trays in 2030, up from approximately 214 million trays in 2025, driven by continued growth in supply. read more

Asiafruit Newsletter is a new, weekly summary of news and updates in the fresh produce industry in Asia, presented by Asiafruit Magazine. read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan's Ferghana region visited Malaysia in January to explore bilateral trade opportunities for the country's fruit and dried fruit market, as reported by the local publication Uzbek Media. read more

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The Sindh government is working on a project to establish dedicated floricultural farms across the province in an effort to diversify agriculture and unlock new income opportunities for farmers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Agriculture Extension Sindh in coordination with other provincial departments, aims to promote the cultivation of flowers and plants as a way to boost agricultural productivity and provide additional sources of revenue for farmers. read more

India's domestic demand for raspberries significantly exceeds the supply, primarily because of import restrictions. Tanvi Karvat from Berryland by Parth Farms explains that all raspberry consumption in India must come from locally grown produce, as importing fresh raspberries is hindered by economic and regulatory challenges. Berryland is recognized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for its tissue culture work. read more