Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
First Cherry Express of 2025/26 season arrives at Port of Nansha
MSC vessel Lome V has carried around 8,000 tonnes of cherries from the Port of San Antonio in Chile
Korean strawberries close in on Won100bn export milestone
Demand in South-East Asia is helping one of Korea’s top fruit exports soar to new heights
WA Farm Direct releases recyclable Baby Bravo packaging
The protective packaging is designed to reduce reliance on plastics while boosting presentation
New drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
Australian almond industry set for new era of significant growth
Industry could claim a larger share of the global market as production area increases
The Berry Collective sends Australia’s first shipment of blueberries to Vietnam
Consignment is part of collaboration between The Berry Collective, Ti Produce Marketing, An Minh Fruits and Berry Sweet in Western Australia
Australian fresh produce industry’s Wiggles campaign takes out global marketing award
Award recognises programs that “galvanise industry to work together through partnership to effect meaningful change
China’s apple production to drop 5 per cent this season
Recent USDA report forecasts China’s 2025/26 apple production at 47mn tonnes
Korea finalises quarantine negotiations with the Philippines for grape exports
Exports set to commence next year after almost two decades of negotiations for access
Vietnam durian exports set to reach US$4bn
Growth attributed to improved quality and competitive pricing
DiMuto and Great Giant Foods digitise Indonesian supply chains
Partnership sees Great Giant Foods deploy Farm App across its network, helping smallholder farms bridge digital gap
Queensland fresh produce pumps $6bn into the economy, new report finds
Sector also supports almost 45,000 jobs across the state
Video: How will AI shape the future of fresh produce?
AI is transforming how fruit and vegetables are bred, grown, distributed and marketed. But where will the technology have the greatest potential impact?
South African lemon exports surge to 41.5mn cartons
The industry overcame challenging weather conditions to deliver volumes 26 per cent higher than initial estimates
Chile fires starting gun on new cherry campaign in China
Cherry Committee premieres new documentary highlighting the industry’s longstanding collaboration with the Asian country
Vietnamese fruit exports continue to surge closing in on US$8bn
Exports have grown nearly 20 per cent year-on-year as 2025 comes to a close
Australian cherries launch season in Vietnam
Launch event in export market highlights the 72-hours journey from orchard to plate for Australian cherries
Pakistan plans to raise F&V exports to US$2bn in three years
PFVA outlined the target at the recent FoodAg exhibition, which attracted buyers from 35 countries
Apple exports drive strong performance at Scales
NZ group benefits from excellent growing conditions in 2024/25 and strategic investments in premium apple varieties for Asian and Middle Eastern markets
Cherry Growers Australia announces 2026 National Cherry Industry Conference dates
Cherry 2026 will take place across two days in Adelaide, matching an engaging conference programme with orchard tours and more
Australian macadamia crop finalised following challenging 2025 season
Significant rainfall across the season made for difficult growing conditions
South African macadamia industry warns of China dependency risks
Industry leaders warn that China’s growing self-sufficiency in production and processing could threaten South Africa’s export dominance
Fledgling South African cherry business dreams big
Industry targets large export deal this season as it continues to pursue China market access
Malaysia opens durian export hub to support small growers
New centre can help growers meet all the international standards required for export
Parisi and Trims Fresh Merrylands take cherry crown in Sydney Markets Foundation auction
Annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball raises A$260,000 for charity partner, Little Wings
New initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
QFVG appoints Scott Kompo-Harms as CEO
Kompo-Harms has held senior roles with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the National Farmers’ Federation and most recently the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council
Zespri campaign highlights healthiness of green kiwifruit
Marketer rolls out three-month campaign in Italy to promote green kiwifruit’s officially recognised contribution to consumer health
Maersk appoints Christopher Cook as UK and Ireland managing director
Shipping giant Maersk has announced Christopher Cook will become managing director of its UK and Ireland area from January 2026, while Thomas Theeuwes takes over the India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka region
Philippine fresh fruit imports on the rise
Imports forecast to grow year-on-year, driven by a young and growing population
Centuria acquires Arrow Funds Management securing assets leased by Select Harvests, Nutrano Group and more
Arrow Funds Management agriculture property portfolio features 22 properties worth A$444mn
New interstate restrictions imposed on TPP carrier and host plants
Victorian businesses transporting tomato, potato, eggplant and capsicum interstate must obtain appropriate accreditation before 8 December
Australian fresh produce industry’s Wiggles campaign hits New York
IFPA managing director A-NZ Belinda Wilson and Dorothy the Dinosaur will take the stage at the New York Produce Show and Conference
Hort Innovation re-appoints Julie Bird as chair
Voting members re-elected Bird alongside board member Jan Vydra at the organisation’s AGM
Metagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
Comment: Why growing Australian horticulture to $21bn by 2030 is essential
Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield calls out productivity, increased consumption and expanded export programmes as key to Australia’s industry growth