Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Lulu flies in produce to meet festive demand
Fruits and vegetables shipped in from India to ensure ample supply for Vishu celebrations
New Zealand kiwifruit industry escapes Cyclone Vaianu largely intact
Growers report fruit has held on well despite intense conditions, with no material impact expected as harvest continues
Vietnamese dragon fruit exports show signs of recovery
Shipments totalled US$108.5mn in first two months of 2026
South Africa and China amend citrus export protocol
The amended protocol introduces additional phytosanitary pest risk mitigation treatment options based on scientific research
Sumitomo invests in HarvestX’s automated strawberry pollinator
Japanese conglomerate to help develop and deploy automated solutions for indoor strawberry production
Hort Connections announces new additions to 2026 lineup of speakers and demonstrations
Four day event will introduce a refreshed event format including tours of local farming and processing operations, a programme of speaker sessions and activations, an evening Gala Dinner and Horticulture Awards for Excellence
Piñata Farms celebrates record season for Honey Gold
Strong consumer demand with increased retail pricing led to above average tray returns for growers
East-West Seed wins social impact and innovation awards
East-West Seed has received recognition in India and the Philippines for its continued efforts to strengthen seed systems and deliver practical value to farmers through innovation and partnership.
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Logistics the challenge for Kenya’s expanding avocado sector
Kenya continues to set new avocado production records due to expansion and better productivity, but logistical issues are holding back exports
Home-bred varieties lead Korea’s export push
New grapes, strawberries and pears are headlining export development efforts
India gains market access to Canada for certain fresh produce items
Export authority Apeda encourages interested exporters to heed phytosanitary requirements as new market opportunity opens
T&G Global explores break-up options amid sale process
Divisions of T&G Fresh could be sold off to different buyers as part of one option under consideration
Naimo Citrus to sell off remaining assets
The move follows the sale of two orchards earlier this year
Pagoda’s strategic restructuring shows promise
Despite revenue loss of 20 per cent in 2025, Chinese retailer sets sights on profitability
Egypt acts to limit impact of Gulf disruptions
In response to logistical and cost pressures from the war in the Middle East, Egyptian authorities and citrus exporters are implementing strategic measures to maintain trade
Cold chain rail boost for China-South-East Asia fruit trade
China-Laos-Thailand rail connection streamlines supply chain for imported fruit
Comment: A cautious start for Thailand’s 2026 fruit trade
As Thailand’s fruit trade adjusts to shifting dynamics, Flora Capital’s Ritu Ahluwalia provides analysis on where the market is heading as it enters the second quarter of the year
NZAPI appoints Danielle Adsett as new chief executive
Organisation’s board says it was unanimous in the decision following a rigorous recruitment process
So far, so good, for Greek stonefruit
Greek stonefruit growers hope for a continuation of the current favourable weather conditions, as the crucial flowering period gets underway
Australian horticulture industry calls on retailers to respond to price increase requests
NFF Horticulture Council open letter urges supermarkets to provide certainty as costs rise for growers
IFPA A-NZ briefing provides Middle East management guidance
Geopolitical-risk expert Duncan Hains shares crisis management tools with the Australasian fresh produce industry
Kissabel kicks off Southern Hemisphere campaign after record European season
Sales and consumer communications activities are already underway in several countries
Australian government defers export cost recovery increases
Phased transition was originally set to commence from 1 July 2026, pushing costs up for exporters
New project to tackle Australia’s A$2.5bn food waste losess
National on-farm trials to measure where losses occur, find ways to lift utilisation and identify commercially viable pathways for surplus
MOYA deadline draws closer
One week left to enter Australasia’s premier marketing award for fresh produce and floral industries
Asian shift for Philippine bananas amid Middle East disruption
Japan and Korea should provide valuable alternative outlets for Philippine banana exporters as competitors face challenges
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Australian horticulture sector calls for government action on cost crisis
Industry highlights potential long-term effects if immediate support not provided
Australian Citrus Congress charts industry future
Australian Citrus Congress provides practical pathways for future growth as industry excellence recognised in Adelaide
Scales posts strong results as Mr Apple maintains premium growth
New Zealand group says it expects good pricing and favourable exchange rates to support apple exports in 2026
CH Robinson profits rise despite revenue fall amid AI investment
Robinson Fresh owner secures bigger profit thanks to continued restructuring, but warns of uncertainty ahead
Mackays Marketing leases Melbourne ripening facility for tropical fruit
The grower-backed business has secured a 17-room facility in Epping to support its core banana and avocado programmes
Positive global demand drives strong start to T&G’s apple season
Company reports on smooth transition from Northern to Southern Hemisphere Jazz and Envy apples
LeaderBrand integrates Laser Weeder into salad leaf production
New Zealand vegetable producer becomes first in the region to use the technology at this scale
New table grape market breakthrough hailed by South African government
Agriculture minister says arrival of first South African grapes in the Philippines opens up a whole new trade corridor