Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Reemoon sets milestone with Mario’s Packhouse installation
New six-lane sizer, equipped with Fruscan 7.0 Pro, added to Griffith packhouse in Reemoon’s largest Australian project to date
Clearing skies for Costa
Positive outlook for Australian-headquartered fresh produce company as weather improves
Asia Fruit Logistica visits Vietnam
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show hosts export seminar in Ho Chi Minh City and meets key players in the market ahead of 2023 edition this September in Hong Kong
West Australian avocados gain access to Thailand
Thai authorities approve access for key growing region which will provide a boost for Australian avocado exports
Thailand targets export growth
Commerce ministry aims to boost food exports by 10 per cent in 2023 as quality improves
Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
Dutch Greenhouse Delta Indian trade mission a success
Successful HortiRoad2India trade mission strengthens relations and explores high-tech collaborations in Indian horticulture
New Zealand ag-tech injection
Government commits nearly NZ$30m to accelerate the development and adoption of technologies in horticulture
Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
Photos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
HAB webinar series looks to inspire global industry
On-demand webinar features key insights and discussion shared at the World Avocado Congress
Driscoll’s celebrates ten-year anniversary in China
A decade in China is just the beginning for Driscoll’s, as the berry giant continues to grow its China business
Australian melons chase bigger slice of Asia
South-East Asia is a high priority for Australian melon industry as it looks to grow exports
New Zealand Avocado CEO to resign
Jen Scoular to step aside after more than a decade in the role
New NFF horticulture chair appointed
Jolyon Burnett to replace Fiona Simson as chairperson of the National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council
Sustainable scholarship kicks off at Harper Adams
Harper Adams University welcomes record intake of Marshal Papworth funded overseas scholarship students
New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
Australian-developed genetically modified cavendish banana submitted for regulatory approval
Spread reaches lettuce milestone
Japanese vertical farm operator sells 100m servings of its Vegetus lettuce offering
UAE welcomes better mango season in Pakistan
Following last year’s heat wave-affected season, a good quality mango crop from Pakistan is expected to bring prices down on the UAE market
Australian fruit could hold key to citrus greening answer
A genome map of a native lime could pave the way for the development of disease-resistant citrus varieties
New theme for ClemenGold
This year’s ClemenGold campaign to be anchored by a new theme: ‘ClemenGold, your language of love’
Queensland tropical fruit on show
Taste of Tropical Queensland Showcase welcomes buyers and distributors from around the country and globe
New Zealand braced for sharp drop in kiwifruit production
Zespri expecting good quality for 2023 kiwifruit crop but volumes are well down on last year
Australian budget bolsters biosecurity
Fresh produce industry welcomes more funding for biosecurity systems from federal government
FPI 2023 highlights exciting market evolution
Fresh Produce India opened with a look at how changing demographics, digitisation and a massive upgrade in logistics infrastructure will propel the growth of the consumer market
Hong Kong cold storage facility meets perishable e-commerce needs
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services has opened a new cold facility as more perishable products are purchased via e-commerce
Korean partnership powers Australian smart farm
Griffith University will build a high-tech smart farm to maximise sustainable use of resources
Investment in Australian horticultural leadership
Hort Innovation delivers leadership development opportunities to assist Australian growers
NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
FPI 2023: Australian citrus
Propelled by a new trade agreement, Australia is focused on building a market for premium citrus in India
FPI 2023: Table grapes
Azhar Tambuwala of Sahyadri Farms explains how India is beginning to expand its production portfolio and add the latest varieties
FPI 2023: India’s future in focus
India is one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets for the global fresh produce business. It boasts huge potential, but significant challenges. An expert panel discusses the market’s evolution.
FPI 2023: Avocados
Multinational supplier Westfalia discusses its new JV in India to supply locally grown and imported avocados to consumers
FPI 2023: Tarun Arora, IG International
Director of the leading importer explains its foray into domestic production and a range of related sectors
Fresh Produce India kicks off
Opening session sees Reliance Retail’s Saurabh Raina and WayCool Foods’ Karthik Jayaraman discuss future of fast-developing Indian market
Aeon introduces cross-category GGN label in Japan
GGN is a consumer label that stands for certified, responsible farming and transparency and is available across a range of fresh produce
