Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
New Zealand apple industry hails ‘best season’ in long time
As industry’s recovery from tough four years continues, association leader confirms new harvest exceeds expectations
BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
Banana workers face ‘worsening crisis’, says new report
ITUC’s latest Global Rights Index suggests worker rights have been diminished in various parts of the world
Seeka unveils red-skinned Nashi Ruby Roo
The pear was developed in collaboration with New Zealand’s Prevar and Plant & Food Research and grown in Australia
Coles awards A$3.5mn to Australian growers
Eleven small and medium-sized Australian businesses receive grants from latest round of Coles Nurture Fund
IFPA ANZ announce partnership with The Wiggles
The children’s entertainers join national push to get children eating more fruit and veg
Hort Innovation prioritises productivity with A$220mn R&D investment
Investment in new technology aims to boost productivity and yield while reducing input costs
Asiafruit Magazine 30th anniversary survey: have your say
Take part in Asiafruit Magazine’s 30th anniversary survey: share your views on how the market has changed over the past three decades, and how it’s going to evolve in the future
Market price reporting platform FreshData launches at Hort Connections
Platform allows users to track daily price highs and lows, volume trends, and distribution patterns across Australia’s major central markets.
Hort Innovation supports industry development with six-year Hort Connections agreement
Hort Innovation to remain Hort Connections’ Principal Convention Partner until 2031
Apal announces 2025 Awards for Excellence honouring apple and pear industry leaders
Growers and industry professionals from across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia recognised for outstanding contributions
Horticulture Awards for Excellence finalists announced
Winners to be announced at Hort Connections Gala Dinner of 6 June
Prevar launches New Zealand’s first pinky-red fleshed apple
Small volumes of the Fizz to be released to key markets this season
BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
Melbourne Market rent standoff comes to an end
Melbourne Market Authority signs new lease agreements with all 17 end-of-term tenants ending rent review process
Bangladeshi mangoes enter China market
First shipment arrives after China granted access in July 2024
AgroFresh tackles storage, packaging and transport challenges with total post-harvest solutions
As the fresh produce industry seeks greater sustainability and profitability, the focus on maintaining freshness, quality, shelf-life, and reducing food waste has never been more important. At the heart of these post-harvest priorities is AgroFresh, a global ag-tech leader delivering science-based solutions across the supply chain – from growers and ...
Australian ToBRFV National Management Group declares eradication “no longer feasible”
Current strategies to contain the spread of the virus remain in place while new national management strategy is developed
WAO and Haldiram’s partner on new avocado menu
Menu features five traditional Indian dishes including avocado sev puri and avocado chatpata paneer tikka
Early monsoon rainfall damages India’s vegetable crops
Heavy rains in India’s southwest regions cause significant price hikes for tomatoes, greens and onions
All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato to Australia
Australian premium produce distributor partners with US-based developer of The Purple Tomato, Norfolk Healthy Produce, on Australian commercial distribution
New ToBRFV detection as Australian industry calls for change to management approach
ToBRFV has been detected in seedlings arriving at a quarantined Victorian glasshouse
Seeka Marketer of the Year Award finalists announced
Top three campaigns to be showcased at 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Showcase at Hort Connections in Brisbane
Australian avocado industry comes together for annual forum
Sold-out programme features speakers from Guzman Y Gomez, Thinkerbell and the Shanghai Markets among others
Trade mission puts Australian horticulture on show
Around 40 fresh produce buyers from key export markets in Asia-Pacific and Middle East will tour growers, processors and retailers in southern Queensland
IFPA appoints Sarah Pau as East Asia country manager
Pau will provide regional support to members and facilitate networking and resource sharing for IFPA
Pakistan launches mango export season with 125,000-tonne goal
Achieving the export goal could see Pakistan generate US$100mn and significantly boost its agricultural exports
Kiwi Crunch expands into cherries
New Zealand apple and pear grower-marketer acquires 132ha from Cherri Global to provide year-round fruit volumes to its Asia markets
Produce Plus Hort Connections 2025 Preview
Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show comes to Brisbane on 4-6 June with over 4,000 visitors and 200 must-see exhibitors. Produce Plus profiles some of the key companies to connect with below
Guangdong lychee season gets underway with exports set to rise
Shipments from key production region in China are tipped to increase by 30 per cent
India seeks improved US access for fresh produce exports
Trade talks could see Indian exporters overcome regulatory hurdles
China approves new export codes for Vietnam durian
Vietnam now able to export durian to China from 1,469 planting areas and 188 packaging facilities
NZFN teams up with kiwifruit industry to tackle food insecurity
Big players including Zespri and Seeka donate excess kiwifruit to NZFN to increase access to nutritious food and reduce food waste
New Soluna apple juice and fresh cut slices add value for growers
Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre in Western Australia develops now methods to extend shelf-life of value add product
Talia Farms a goldmine opportunity for investors, fresh produce operators
For sale: one of the largest and most Innovative table grape enterprises in Australia
Hussey & Co celebrates 50 years with launch of Hussey Group
New national grower processor entity to combine baby leaf processing network into Australia-wide supply chain