Asia & Oceania

Flikweert Vision has become a partner of the Potato Demo Day, which will take place in Westmaas on September 2, 2026. The company specializes in developing optical grading machines for potatoes and onions. Their grading machines are used in over 22 countries across Europe, North America, and Australia. read more

As climate variability, drought pressure, and water scarcity continue to challenge agricultural productivity across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. (SOCO), a global provider of soil hydrogel technologies, will participate in Hort Connections 2026, an agricultural industry event. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit season is going well with a significant crop of over 220 million trays to sell. The harvest began in February with Zespri's RubyRed, followed by SunGold. Currently, the focus is on completing the green harvest and effectively managing the remainder of the season. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 3% to US$2,800 per 40-foot container, mainly due to rate hikes on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade route saw another rise this week, fueled by early peak-season demand. Freight rates from Shanghai to read more

The fresh fruit and vegetable industry remains at the forefront of packaging innovation, as demonstrated by its strong presence at the 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. read more

The Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Agriculture of Israel have joined other government bodies in opposing the proposed merger between shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and the German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd. The proposed transaction involves selling ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI. read more

The Guardian has reported that a group of food experts have signed a letter to ministers warning that the combined effects of extreme weather, inflation, and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran pose a national security threat to the UK. The experts criticize the government for not taking this threat seriously. read more

Nutrano Produce Group has been marketing Delite seedless mandarins on behalf of the Delite Growers Association since they first appeared on Australian shelves in 2012. As they prepare for the 2025 season, a new campaign has been developed to tackle a significant challenge in the mandarin category - declining engagement. read more

"Początkowo, po słabym popycie na początku roku, chińskie eksporty Wogan zaczęły poprawiać się od kwietnia, zwłaszcza na indyjskim rynku. Od początku kwietnia do końca maja popyt na Worgan na indyjskim rynku szybko wzrósł." Shaanxi HoVo, firma głównie zajmująca się eksportem. read more

Imported citrus in Bangladesh is currently dominated by Egyptian Valencias and newly arriving South African mandarins. Buyers are now showing interest in South African mandarins as the RSA Valencia season approaches, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer with operations in... read more

The first air shipment of SanLucar Sekoya Pop variety blueberries has been successfully imported into Mumbai by Anasuya Fresh, as announced by Dinesh Shinde, CEO of the Indian fresh produce importer. Shinde stated, "This development represents another significant milestone in the rapid expansion of the blueberry category in India." read more

Importacje dragon fruit z Wietnamu do Indii rosną stopniowo, z większością przesyłek docierających w okresie sezonowym od marca do kwietnia oraz od sierpnia do września, a nie przez cały rok - mówi pan Shubham Patel z Patel Impex z siedzibą w Gudżaracie. "Obecnie przesyłki napływają w zdrowym tempie. read more

Cool Carriers has appointed Mike Knowles as the Regional Representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. The company mentioned that Knowles has 38 years of experience working at Zespri International, focusing on shipping and logistics. He spent 10 years at Zespri's Antwerp office, where read more

Blood orange specialist Redbelly Citrus has had a successful season thus far, producing decent-sized fruit, although in slightly lower volumes compared to last year. However, locating their products in Australia may require some effort, as stated by the company's Len Mancini. He mentioned, "It's been a roller coaster. We read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was carried out two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had read more

Turkey's strawberry exports increased by 56% during the first four months of 2026, reaching US$20.87 million, according to the country's fresh produce exporters. Gengiz Balik, the head of the Aegean Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters' Association, stated that exports totaled 6,608 tons of fresh strawberries. read more

New Zealand: Te Kaha stadium hosts big turnout for 2026 Foodies Forum

Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) reported: "Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) has wrapped up its largest-ever Foodies Forum, after welcoming suppliers from across New Zealand to share insights, strengthen relationships, and discuss how to. read more

Cool Carriers, the world's largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, has appointed Mike Knowles as its regional representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. read more

According to a report by the Qazinform News Agency, as part of the 65th International Festival of Flowers, the city of Namangan in Uzbekistan has set a world record for the largest number of flowers planted within a month. The Guinness World Records official website states that more than 29.4 million plants were specifically planted for this record. read more

As reported by the Qazinform News Agency, as part of the 65th International Festival of Flowers, the city of Namangan in Uzbekistan has set a world record for the highest number of flowers planted within a month. According to the official website of the Guinness World Records, more than 29.4 million plants were planted specifically for this purpose. read more