Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
VentureFruit appoints X Fruit as New Zealand licensee for Tutti apples
X Fruit joins partners including FruitFutur in Catalonia, Worldwide Fruit in the United Kingdom, Copefrut in Latin America and Joy Wing Mau in China
Messe Berlin launches Fresh Food Expo Asia Pacific in Singapore
New international B2B trade show for the fresh food industry to join Singapore International Agri-Food Week from 2027
Varietal diversification next step for Myanmar avocado industry
Matching international offerings with local fruit is seen as key to export growth
Philippine ube industry bolstered by international funding
US grant to support plans to double production and increase exports
Mountain Blue named Coles Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year
Blueberry supplier recognised for its varietal offering and efforts to extend the blueberry supply window
Perfection Fresh admits to engaging in cartel conduct
Leading Australian fresh produce company breaches competition laws while supplying fresh vegetables to Aldi
‘Super El Niño’ could open up UK market for mangoes
With November likely to see the start of a tighter supply of mangoes from South America, opportunities could open for alternative origins Brazil and India to gain ground in 2027
Silal Group signs blueberry deal to expand UAE production
Silal has entered into a partnership with IQ Berries’ Middle East agent Ayla Berries to introduce premium varieties suited to UAE conditions
Export growth the answer for Korean pears
Key production region manages to increase export output despite cost challenges
Wickham Freight Lines debuts solar-charged refrigerated trailer unit
Queensland-based transport giant becomes inaugural customer of Protran Solutions’ battery- and solar-powered refrigeration technology
Victorian opposition commits to Melbourne Market sale in election promise
Coalition says market will be transferred to industry in the same vein as Queensland and Western Australia
Hawke’s Bay orchards sold for NZ$18mn in wake of Kiwi Crunch administation
Orchards sold pending approval from the Overseas Investment Office
Asiafruit Insights: Understanding the Asia market
Global industry leaders speak to Asiafruit on the key challenges and opportunities in Asia’s fast-growing markets
India’s largest grain commerce platform expands into apple business
Arya.ag enters Himachal’s apple value chain, extending storage, finance and market access to growers and buyers
Piñata Farms launches far north Queensland harvest with fresh new-look label
Bright new “hello sunshine” label the first major branding update in five years
Logistics pressures mount for Turkish exporters
Turkish citrus exporters are searching for new routes and markets, as logistical hurdles and costs add up
Korean fruit shines in New York
Thousands of US consumers get a taste of Korean grapes and pears
Malaysia explores new land links for durian exports to China
Negotiations ongoing with South-East Asian neighbours to expand supply chain options for exporters
First Chilean cherries of the season land in China
Airfreighted shipment, grown in Chile’s Coquimbo region, arrives in Shanghai
Garry Langford retires as INN general manager
Rowan Little has been appointed as new general manager of international fruit breeding organisation
Paddock to Pantry sets goal to become third-largest NZ grocery retailer
Independent grocer announces plans to open more than 20 new stores over the next five years
Zespri Red kiwifruit makes commercial debut in Europe
Years of research and trials culminate in official roll-out of Italian-grown, red-fleshed kiwifruit to supermarkets across Belgium
Recent study finds religious values could motivate consumers to purchase “ugly” fruits and vegetables
Findings open up new avenues to promote sustainable food consumption
Zespri welcomes India-New Zealand FTA
Increased tariff-free quota and reduced tariffs offer more opportunity for New Zealand kiwifruit in India
India confirms import quotas for NZ apples and kiwifruit
New rules set out phased increases in preferential import quotas from 2027, with tariffs cut to 25 per cent for apples and zero for kiwifruit
Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Auction returns to keep Little Wings flying
The season’s best box of cherries goes under the hammer on Saturday 28 November to raise money for charity
Ausveg backs calls to pass the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement
Industry body says elimination of tariffs under the A–EU FTA will provide a boost for growers
India visit strengthens New Zealand apple partnership
New Zealand apple industry visits indian counterparts to kickstart collaboration as part of India-New Zealand FTA
Egypt’s Pico braces for growing competition
China’s increasing dominance of the Asian market is encouraging many exporters to look elsewhere, with greater competition expected in Europe
Export expansion on agenda for Vietnamese pomelo
Increasing volumes out of the Bac Ninh production region have industry eyeing export markets
Collaborative kiwifruit industry project named finalist in national sustainability awards
Project brings together six businesses in the New Zealand kiwifruit industry to transition away from high global warming refrigerants
Mountain Blue Orchards wins “landmark” blueberry variety rights rulings in China
Supreme People’s Court and Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court close the “fruit, not plants” loophole and extend liability to landholders, related companies and technical backers
Asia Fruit Logistica's new FreshTech stage explores future of fresh
Speakers on Asia Fruit Logistica’s new FreshTech stage discussed the technologies reshaping how fresh produce is bred, monitored for disease, and harvested
Taiwan anticipates US opening for pineapple exports
Ministry of Agriculture invests in new plantings as it awaits final approvals
Asiafruit berry edition out now
Interview with Importer of the Year Freco International headlines in-depth wrap-up of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, plus spotlights on berries and avocados