Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Seeka delivers record interim profit
New Zealand-headquartered fresh produce company lifts full-year earnings guidance
Chilean kiwifruit debuts in Goa
Frutas de Chile carries out first promotional campaign in the state in premium retail chain MagSon
Yuksel Seeds to make Asia Fruit Logistica debut
Yuksel Seeds will exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica for the first time as it targets growing opportunities across China and the wider Asian market
New 21-day UK-China shipping route to open in autumn
A new route linking six major Chinese ports with Felixstowe will use the Northern Sea Route through the Arctic to significantly cut transit time for time-sensitive goods
Zespri forecasts strong grower returns for 2026 season
SunGold and RubyRed per-hectare returns tipped to reach record levels
Camposol supports new berry brand with strong early shipments
Company’s Peruvian blueberry exports to China have increased sixfold over the first seven weeks of the season
South Africa celebrates India citrus deal
A breakthrough agreement between India and South Africa on fruit fly cold treatments for citrus has been welcomed by the industry
Pinnacle Fresh launches Citrus Moon
Following the success of its Dracula Citrus brand, the Australian citrus marketer will enter China and Taiwan this season with a new brand
Super Citrus relaunches orchard sale efforts
Multi-property portfolio features 600ha of citrus plantings underpinned by more than 6,300ML of irrigation entitlements
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Special edition offers a full Asia Fruit Logistica breakdown including extensive exhibitor preview, Asiafruit Knowledge Centre programme overview and pre-show highlights
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Australasia
Australia and New Zealand remain key suppliers to the Asia market for premium fresh produce across an array of categories. This year will see exhibitors from the region showcasing local industries, brands, marketing efforts and company restructures all aimed at serving Asia’s thriving markets
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 set to raise the bar
Asia’s premier fresh produce show returns with enhanced buyer programme, new FreshTech platform and a jam-packed content agenda
Chengxin Zhiyuan takes stake in Shanghai Dong*Zhan to drive lower-tier market growth
The alliance bridges Chengxin Zhiyuan’s extensive nationwide retail footprint with Shanghai Dong*Zhan’s specialised cross-border logistics and global sourcing network
Australian horticulture opens new channels into China’s tier-two cities with trade mission
Nine peak industry bodies and nine leading exporters complete an eight-day, four-city programme backed by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative
Busy month for South African fresh produce relations to China
First steps in setting up long-term trade agreements to consolidate the latest access agreement
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Asia
Growers, packers, shippers, and technology providers from all corners of Asia will promote their latest developments, smart solutions, and new products in Hong Kong this year to target expanded business horizons
Oppy and AC Foods bring Australian-grown Sumo Citrus to Canada
Fresh produce companies launch first programme together, offering Canadian retailers and consumers an expanded seasonal window
New Zealand plant import system at “breaking point”
Government minister acknowledges industry concerns about the current “dysfunction” of the country’s plant import system
Central Retail to acquire MaxValu from Aeon Thailand
Aeon Thailand to transfer 30 MaxValu stores, which will be rebranded as Tops
Fruits Rouges & Co makes first trimodal shipment
The French supplier says the success of its first trimodal shipment of Vietnamese mangoes demonstrates its ability to evolve logistically
FPC launches new action pack to help sector reach MPs
Email templates expressing the risks to produce imports from the rest of the world under the new EU-UK reset deal are available at the new hub, along with a petition signed by kitchen staff and catering suppliers to protect diversity of sourcing
Tasmanian strawberry propagator JCLM Farming doubles capacity with landmark expansion
Premier of Tasmania Jeremy Rockliff officially opened the facility at a launch event attended government and industry representatives
Vietnam arrests deputy minister in durian corruption investigation
Four people detained over bribery allegations as part of a wider probe centred on certification procedures for durian exports to China
Évo Hass concept finds success in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Tech-forward avocado brand aims to reshape the category by improving consumer confidence while creating new value for growers across the supply chain
Avanza delivers record export volumes
Market diversification, in-market promotion and strong retail partnerships boost Avanza presence across Asia
Construction on landmark Brisbane Markets warehouse commences
The A$32mn upgrade will feature nine ripening rooms, seven loading docks, two finger docks and two forklift ramps
Vietnamese dragonfruit exports dip following prolonged rains
Reduced output and steady demand leads to boost in local farm gate prices
Premier Fresh Australia announces acquisition of Double D Produce
Premier Fresh Australia has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of leading capsicum and melon farming operation, Double D Produce, and its IL Primo Foods value-add business.
Free grocery code training workshops held for Australian horticulture growers
First sessions to be delivered across Australia by Ausveg in partnership with NextGen
Taiwanese exporters target UK market with premium fruit
Suppliers set out ambitions for fruit exports to UK at NCGM tasting event, following first shipments of lychees and mangoes in July
Jalisco avocado producers fix sights on Korean market
State officials say they expect to receive the green light for shipments shortly
New Zealand set to make a strong showing at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026
New Zealand will be a leading presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 with companies from Aotearoa represented at New Zealand pavilion and across individual booths
T&G Global agrees to the sale of its T&G Fresh business through three transactions
Sale involves separating various T&G Fresh business units
Freshco sells off 25 per cent stake
Equity investment to provide New Zealand grower-exporter with capital for growth, expansion and operational efficiency
Japan revises plant variety protection laws
Approved bill will cover domestically developed agricultural products throughout entire lengthy rights registration process
China’s durian imports rise 47 per cent in first half of 2026
Thailand maintains 81 per cent market share reaching US$3.79bn in export value