Asia & Oceania

Kazakhstan's Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and Fatih Budan, Chairman of the Management Board of Polish investment company Fabe Polska, have signed an investment agreement focused on the development of the greenhouse sector. In December, construction began on a 144-hectare greenhouse. read more

Ball Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Gootjes AllPlant B.V. The Dutch company specializes in premium tissue culture plants and young plants, and will be introducing its tissue culture plant range to the Australian market. Operating as AllPlant Australia, this collaboration will... read more

Aldi is digitizing its Asian supply chain operations by centralizing and automating key workflows. The global discount grocery giant plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which oversees the retailer's operations in Asia. read more

On January 22, 2026, Ukrainian phytosanitary inspectors at the Barabashovo customs post in Kharkiv detained 22.5 tonnes of imported grated coconut from Indonesia due to the absence of a phytosanitary certificate, as reported by agronews.ua. The shipment was inspected by the Department of. read more

The demand for blueberries is increasing significantly in India, but the seasonal transition is reducing availability and causing a supply gap for the upcoming months. Importers are increasing air freight and planning for the next local season, while the market is getting ready for a stronger preference for blueberries. read more

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