Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
ClemenGold International reaffirms strategic focus after successful season
South African citrus marketer ClemenGold International has outlined its strategic approach following another successful soft citrus season, highlighting brand-led marketing successes in India and year-round supply innovations through Chinese partnerships
Innovar partners to develop Procado avocado rootstock IP worldwide
Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance
Kiwifruit drives New Zealand’s fruit export growth
Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results
Final charter for New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail for Japan
Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November
Steven Roberts steps down from Rijk Zwaan Oceania handing over to Peter Smith
Roberts joined Rijk Zwaan in 1995 and founded the Love My Salad platform
Coles expands Halloween fresh range with Mini Wart pumpkin
Retailer provides edible and display fruit and vegetable options as Australian consumers embrace Halloween
Anaru Ruri takes out Brisbane Markets' Forklift Operator of the Year grand final
Ruri of Pershouse Produce topped nine other finalists for 2025 title
Hort Innovation and Western Sydney University announce internship programme
Interns will receive industry-based training and practical experience helping to address skill gaps in Australia’s fresh produce industry
South African stonefruit exports forecast to grow
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season
Tru-Cape forecasts 5-7 per cent cherry production increase with excellent quality
South African cherry growers in Ceres are expecting a bumper season with production up 5-7 per cent and exceptional fruit quality, thanks to ideal spring weather conditions that delivered perfect rainfall and sunshine timing
Hello Kitty campaign returns to promote Japanese fruit and and vegetable exports
Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt mobile game launched across Asia
The Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines
South African fruit leaders welcome China stonefruit access
Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture in anticipation of gaining market access to China following the signing of a historic trade protocol
Insights delivered at Australian Horticulture Trade members’ forum
Annual event held online, allowing more members to attend
Frutas de Chile signs MoU with Chongqing wholesale market
New agreement will help enhance Chilean fruit supply into Chongqing and the surrounding region
Yellow-legged hornet nest found in Auckland
Bisecuirty threat poses risks to local honeybee and wild bee populations with potential impacts on growers
Early rain damages China’s Shandong apple crop
Crop quality in one of China’s major apple-producing regions is expected to be down this season
Brisbane Markets Forklift Operator of the Year event celebrates ten years
The 2025 event set to be held on 28 October, with participants vying for a share of A$5,000 prize pool
Peru launches promotional avocado campaign across China
Online and in-store activations drive 50 per cent increase in market price
Applications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
FLIA Fresh Produce and FLIA Technology participation is free of charge, so make sure you submit your application before the end of October
Tunisia finds advantage in date heritage
Dates are helping to meet rising demand for healthy sweet foods, and Tunisia’s Deglet Nour variety, sold with the branch attached, offers an extra visual appeal
Asiafruit Latin America edition out now
Get the latest insights on one of Asia’s key supply regions as logistics upgrades enhance trade. Plus, a wrap-up of all the action at Asia Fruit Logistica
La Trobe University launches A$27mn protected cropping hub
The research hub will work closely with industry to solve practical challenges
Ausveg updates seed potato growers at Victorian PMTV forum
Industry body affirms national approach as industry transitions from eradication to management
Sustainable food partnership HortiRoad2India enters next phase
After three years of planning, the Dutch-Indian collaboration moves into implementation stage
Zespri wins landmark IP case in China
Kiwifruit marketer successfully prosecutes plant variety rights infringement case involving unauthorised production and sale of Gold3
Palestine Gardens exports dates against odds
Mo’men Sinokrot of Palestinian date specialist Palestine Gardens says the challenges to produce and export are severe, but the people’s commitment to the land remains steadfast
Carrier Transicold sells 25,000 OptimaLine containers for fresh produce
Refrigerated transport technology company also developing wireless, real-time monitoring systems to help fresh produce exporters go further
Asia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
Episode 3 of The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up 2025 postponed
Event scheduled to take place on October 28-29 in Lima to be postponed in view of a dynamically developing political situation
Southern Thailand steps up durian efforts
Authorities implent new measures to enhance the quality of southern fruit as the region looks to match the success of durian producers in the country’s eastern provinces
Protected Cropping Centre for Mild Winter Climates launched at Gatton AgTech Showcase
Research centre features Cravo retractable roof technology and will facilitate insights for growers
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook to add regional data to next issue
Kynetec and Hort Innovation welcome grower contributions ahead of 2026 release
Fresh Berry Company partners with Driscoll’s for record-breaking blueberries
New Zealand grower-partner to grow Eterna blueberries, recently certified as the world’s largest variety by Guinness World Records
Choppy waters ahead for global shipping’s net-zero framework
US pressure and Saudi Arabia’s successful motion to adjourn IMO talks on the controversial framework appears to have scuppered a deal that took a decade to negotiate, despite backing from over a hundred countries
Seasonal worker scheme updated to allow earlier re-entry
The change means workers will be able to transition between key crop harvests and provide greater flexibility to growers