Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Australian pineapple industry showcases the future of farming
Annuel Pineapple Field Days event comes to Hervey Bay from 30 – 31 July
Cargo trials begin at new Western Sydney airport
New airport prepares for the opening of its 24-hour, state-of-the-art cargo hub
Kiwi brand Zespri’s ‘big moment’ in the US and Canada
Chris Wilson tells The Fresh Ideas Show how the kiwifruit giant intends to drive major growth across North America for SunGold and Ruby Red
Comment: Can science help save bananas, the world’s favourite fruit?
In an extract from his new book The Future of Bananas, Australian scientist Professor James Dale explains why a lack of genetic diversity and an overreliance on a single variety have put bananas at risk of commercial extinction
Cool Carriers takes delivery of second Snow-class reefer vessel
World’s largest specialised reefer operator welcomes Snow Flake into fleet, as newbuilding programme advances
First new-season Alpine Fresh blueberries to China sell out in one hour
Container opening at Jiaxing’s Haiguangxing Market marks launch of Peruvian blueberry season
AP Moller Capital invests in Philippine cold chain operator AC Logistics
Partnership to accelerate AC Logistics’ growth and strengthen Philippine supply chains
Mitrofresh expands with new UK distribution centre
Exotic mushroom supplier based in the Netherlands says new UK facility will improve delivery times and strengthen supply chains for British customers
India could become Zespri’s fifth-biggest kiwifruit market
CEO Jason Te Brake tells NZ Herald about ambitious growth plan following New Zealand’s recent FTA with the country
Belgian topfruit battles shipping uncertainty
Apple and pear producers in Belgium are keeping an eye on the weather forecast as much of Europe bakes in its second heatwave of the year, but the reliability of the shipping lines remains the chief concern for exporters
Polybee and Vegetables by Bayer ink new partnership
Australian growers will get access to new AI-powered farm intelligence
Win one FREE ticket to IFPSS26 with Produce Plus
Produce Plus is giving away a two-day ticket valued at A$$990 to this premier food safety event in Sydney on 21-22 July 2026
Direct export to China stabilises local Cambodian longan trade
Arrangement sees representatives purchase directly from farmers for export to China
China’s durian craze initiates supply chain evolution
Fresh infrastructure helps support new approaches to procurement and distribution while feeding China’s durian-hungry consumers
Kiwi Crunch enters voluntary administration
New Zealand grower-exporter and associated companies enter voluntary administration following liquidation of subsidiary
Zespri discusses China procurement model with growers
Kiwifruit marketer begins consultation on how it plans to tackle growing Gold3 supply in China
France’s Interfel urges sector to think global
France must embrace the interconnectedness of the world if it wants to secure the future of fresh produce in the country, says Interfel president Daniel Sauvaitre
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd restart Gemini service via Suez
Container lines to send Majestic Maersk vessel via Red Sea and Suez Canal following security assessments
Cherry milestone for India
First shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums sent to the UAE
Japan target for Bangladeshi mangoes
Market diversification and reducing supply chain costs headline Bangladesh’s export development efforts
Metagen releases new version of its advanced soil testing platform
Third platform version offers DNA insights with a simplified, traffic-light scoring system providing actionable recommendations
Toan Phat becomes Vietnam's first Aphis-approved dual-technology irradiation facility
The plant will provide much needed extra capacity as exports to this market continue to grow
Kiwi Crunch subsidiary Crasborn Fresh Harvest enters liquidation
New Zealand apple grower reportedly owed over NZ$19mn to Inland Revenue
OZblu Global Grower Conference advances blueberry brand
Event examined how to strengthen the production and marketing supporting the premium blueberry offering
Italy secures market access for kiwifruit in Vietnam
After six years of negotiations, Vietnam has approved a phytosanitary protocol for Italian kiwifruit imports
New Zealand Made with Care campaign spotlights apples in Thailand
Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and New Zealand celebrated with apple season launch
NZ Commerce Commission to assess T&G Fresh sale
Commission will only approve sale if satisfied that merger is unlikely to reduce competition
Hort Connections highlights and MOYA finalists on marketing success
Plus conversations with exhibitors Fresh Markets Australia, Detpak and Viscount
Freshcare nears culmination of FSQ5 journey
New standards developed after significant review and built for industry by industry
How EU realignment risks global fruit imports
In the latest FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by the FPC’s Nigel Jenney to discuss how the EU-UK reset deal could spell trouble for imports
Comment: What's changed in fresh produce in the last 36 years? Quite a lot…
Promar International divisional director John Giles reflects on huge transformations in international fruit and vegetable sector
Australia reports slower start to citrus export season amid changing supply windows
China’s investments in mandarin plantings have seen its season extend to overlap with Southern Hemisphere timings
Sharp rise in Vietnamese produce imports
Fruit and vegetable imports are up 30 per cent in value through the first five months of 2026
Rijk Zwaan opens new South Korean subsidiary
Rijk Zwaan Korea officially became operational on 1 July, as the breeding specialist looks to capitalise on growing demand for premium vegetables
Duxton Farms sells South Australian apples business for A$9.2mn
New Zealand buyer takes the reins less than a year after previous sale