Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Asia Fruit Logistica partners with Imberri
Leading Chinese blueberry grower named Official Fresh Produce Partner of the event for 2026
Record sales for Zespri as 2025 results released
Strong 2025 season across all categories reflects global demand for kiwifruit
Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo
The all-round actor, singer, dancer, road motorcycle racer and race car driver is well known for his outdoor exploration TV series
Tough winter ahead for South African stonefruit
Growers are emerging from one of their most challenging export seasons in many years
Grape Co’s Helloo brand expands into golden kiwifruit
Australian grape producer acquires growing and marketing rights to gold-fleshed kiwifruit varietals from SINO-NZ Innovation
Sydney Markets appoints new chair
Robert Kaye is a senior counsel with experience across governance and diverse commercial environments
T&G Global backs New Zealand plant variety rights amendments
Gareth Edgecombe says proposed changes to PVR Act will provide greater confidence for investment in new products
Razor Rock Farms crowned Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Northern Territory farm has a total of 7000 Honey Gold trees including 3600 coming into production at the end of the year
New Zealand announces plans to strengthen plant variety rights
Industry leaders welcome the proposed changes noting opportunities to bring more high-value varieties to market
Zespri runs debut TV advert in UK as Morrisons sells first branded packs
Kiwifruit brand’s British market promotions now part of wider European campaign, with further retail partnerships expected to drive demand
Zespri welcomes Bay of Plenty development plan
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter says investment deal should address bottlenecks and support industry growth
Automated transplanting system Plant Tape launches in Australia
Internationally proven system enables rapid, uniform planting with precise spacing and depth control
Tough harvest leads to slow sales opening for Australian almonds
Harvest rains push back processing and limit inshell potential
FreshCloud achieves quality autonomy for berry giant Oz Group
FreshCloud has improved efficiency and reduced reliance on external partners
Sydney Markets and SecondBite expand food waste fight
New South Wales government grant to help rescue an extra five tonnes of produce every week
Mexico’s new Japanese milestone
First shipment of bell peppers is exported following years of negotiations
Vegetable value highlighted as consumers feel cost of living pinch
Australian vegetable prices have dropped in the past year, proving their value as a healthy and affordable option
Avocados Australia team up with Strongman champion Eddie Williams on ripeness campaign
Catchy song and video asks consumers if they’re ‘Bruisin’ While Choosin’
Australia unveils national plant biosecurity system
A$11mn initiative creates a national platform for sharing and analysing plant pest and pathogen genomic data to support support rapid, nationally coordinated responses to biosecurity threats
Asiafruit South-East Asia edition out now
Deep dive into the South-East Asia market ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up, plus spotlights on New Zealand, brands and more
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Hapag-Lloyd on biofuel shipping initiative
Company will transport around 3,300 TEU of cargo using shipping line’s biofuel-powered services between Asia and Europe
Australian avocados cater to mums in Singapore
Mother’s Day campaign partners with six local cafés to showcase Australian avocados
Penang durian growers tackle fakes with technology
QR codes are being used to provide digital authentication to maintain differentiation
Avocados Australia appoints Milton Bazley as CEO
Outgoing CEO John Tyas retires after 14 years with the organisation
Turkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
Comment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
Taiwanese mangoes get direct route to Japan
Tainan city government will help operate export pre-order service while locals get their first taste of a new mango offering
Australia’s protected cropping industry comes together at HFF Conference 2026
Conference programming covered advancements in IPM and how high-tech greenhouse systems and innovations from Europe can be adapted for Australian conditions
Marketer of the Year Award 2026 finalists announced
Flavorite Group, Holly Jackson of Hort Innovation and Nutrano Produce Group to showcase their campaigns at Hort Connections
The Fresh Ideas Show: When will people eat more fruit and veg?
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by Chris White as they discuss a major challenge facing the fresh produce business
Taiwan government quells US import fears
US citrus imports not expected to impact the domestic industry following tariff cuts
Pink Lady Alliance closes after 25 years of stewardship
The non-profit organisation brought together growers, marketers and licensees from major production regions worldwide
Thai officials crackdown on durian export quality
Approximately 1.5 tonnes of unripe durian from a Chanthaburi packing facility for failing to meet dry matter standards
Shepparton council calls for tailored fruit fly management for Goulburn Murray Valley
Request comes after a new report reveals the region faces high risk from Queensland Fruit Fly
Citrus growers switch to avocados in Japan
Fruit seen as providing a profitable alternative for citrus growers as they cope with changing conditions
Thailand launches coordinated campaign to boost fruit exports
Domestic and international promotions set to raise export value and prevent oversupply during peak harvest season