Coverage of Asia’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
South African citrus exports apparently already surpassed last year’s volume, with the season only halfway through, according to Transnet Port Terminals
European buyers reportedly switching to Thai and Ecuadorian suppliers as certification bottlenecks leave tonnes of Vietnamese dragon fruit at risk of spoilage
Domestic output climbs as new growing areas come on stream, while imports also continue to rise
The global logistics provider has unveiled a modern facility near Quito featuring extensive refrigerated warehousing to enhance its perishable transport services in the region
Delhi’s Chief Minister has instructed officials to modernise the city’s wholesale produce markets, promising ‘no shortage’ of funds to transform facilities that handle thousands of tonnes of fresh produce daily
South African fruit exporters are preparing for significant market disruption as impending US tariffs force a strategic pivot toward alternative destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Brazil has recorded significant growth in its fruit export sector for the first half of 2025, with volume up 27.2 per cent and value increasing by 12.6 per cent compared to the same period last year
New USDA report forecasts Taiwan peach production for 2025, with total stonefruit consumption expected to hit 31,500 tonnes as nectarine and cherry imports increase
With the country’s mango and grape harvests just days away, producers are scrambling for solutions after the US announced a 50 per cent import tariff starting August 1, potentially diverting fruit to other markets
Alternate bearing and delays to flowering are said to have contributed to the expected decline and later harvest
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The New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to assist with a potential sale after receiving numerous expressions of interest
Zespri has announced a reduction in its fruit return margin percentage, which is expected to deliver an additional NZ$7-8 mn to New Zealand kiwifruit growers in the 2025/26 season
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
Building on their successful European and African collaboration, Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French pheromones specialist M2i Group to expand their biological crop protection solutions globally
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
Poor weather and declining acreage saw volumes dip in recent years, but investments in high yielding varieties have California’s volumes rising again
Bayan Family of Foundations and Philippine agritech leader Mayani join the project
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach
Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases
Chilean berry giant’s first container of the 2025/26 season is expected to arrive in Shanghai on 30 July, with transit time reduced from 32 to 25 days