Asia & Oceania

The South African grape season is in full swing, and the first batches have reached Singapore this week. "My initial shipment of 2x40ft containers arrived in Singapore on 13.01.2026," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global Pte Ltd. "It includes a 40ft container of red seedless grapes." read more

In 2025, the Tomsk region exported 1,330 tons of pine nuts, with 981 tons sent to China, as reported by the Siberian Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor. The first shipment from Tomsk in 2026 has already reached 23 tons. From January to October 2025, Tomsk was the leading exporter of pine nuts in Russia. read more

Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, spearheaded by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, that has emerged as a trailblazer in Rwanda's horticultural export industry. Operating from its main packing house and headquarters in Kigali, the company has progressively expanded its footprint in the global market. read more

W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit. read more

Moldovan fruit exporters are experiencing challenges in shipping to the European Union as export quotas for 2026 have not been activated yet, even though the year has already begun. This delay is impacting the export of apples, plums, and grapes, especially to Romania and other EU markets. Victor read more

India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit exporter. The increase in exports is supported by enhanced post-harvest handling, expansion of pack-house facilities, and a growing customer base. read more

The utilization of advanced technology to locate aquifers has recently produced significant results in a desert region located about 150 kilometers from Dubai, near the border with Oman. Led by the Italian company Hydro Hunter Italia, the operations were founded on initial instrumental surveys that yielded. read more

A bustling crowd greeted the opening day of a regional flower fair in the Indian city of Howrah on January 9, 2026, where bonsai and shaped ornamental plants emerged as some of the most talked-about exhibits. The fair combined commercial stalls and hobbyist displays, and attendees found both… read more

Przesunięcia w globalnej konsumpcji napojów oraz wzrastające wykorzystanie tropikalnych składników wpływają na łańcuchy dostaw i otwierają możliwości dla krajów produkcyjnych z dostępnymi owocami przez cały rok. W tym kontekście produkty rolne tropikalnego wietnamu są coraz bardziej pozycjonowane wewnątrz. read more

The Malaysian government aims to increase the export value of pineapples to RM2 billion (approximately US$425 million) by 2027 as a part of its strategy to enhance the sector, which is positioned as a high-value agricultural commodity. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin read more

DS Smith, a company owned by International Paper and a leading global provider of sustainable and fiber-based packaging solutions, has partnered with the Serele SupeR agricultural cooperative in Romania to replace 10 million plastic packages with circular, recyclable, fiber-based, and FSC-certified corrugated packaging. read more

More. Go to the article read more

More. Go to the article read more

The current Indian grape season is proving to be more challenging compared to previous ones, according to Amit Chopade, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "This time, the Indian grape season is much more challenging than the years we've had. Due to continuous rains..." read more

In January-October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7,753 tonnes of peppers valued at $5.5 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This shows a 3% decrease in volume and a 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Indian strawberry propagation is encountering obstacles due to patent protection issues, as breeders are concerned about the limited ability to protect their patented plant varieties in the country. This information was provided by Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech, a company that imports mother strawberry plants from Italy, Spain, and Egypt to provide around 20. read more

Growers and industry representatives in Pakistan are urging the Punjab government to finalize export arrangements to manage a surplus potato crop, estimated to be at least 30 million tons higher than last year. Stakeholders warned that delays could deepen financial pressure on farmers across the… read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is offering two types of products in this set. read more

A month-long colorful flower festival was inaugurated on Friday at the green and water-filled Faujdarhat DC Park in the port city. Organized by the district administration for the fourth time, the festival will feature millions of flowers from around 140 species of domestic and foreign varieties. read more