Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Redland partners with Reeve Farms on Dazzle production
As says the branded apple is a “catalyst for market growth”
Asia Fruit Logistica 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.
IFPA ANZ welcomes new government relations and communications specialist
Jo Crawford-Wynd will lead the organisations corporate affairs and advocacy strategy
Rockit launches new small family pack
The new pack offering follows the successful launch of the Large Family Pack last year
Queensland researchers explore plant “vaccines” to protect vegetable crops
Five-year initiative led by The University of Queensland will assess how peptides trigger broad immune responses in vegetable crops
China green lights imports of South African stonefruit
As US tariffs kick in, there is some better news for South African stonefruit industry in China
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Bumper 30th anniversary issue includes exclusive industry panel breaking down Asia’s fresh produce market over the past three decades plus full preview of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
Asia Fruit Logistica exhibitor preview: Australasia
Growers, exporters and marketers from Australia and New Zealand return to Asia Fruit Logistica to highlight new product lines, company restructuring and evolving marketing strategies
T&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand company’s half year results reveal significantly improved performance
New Zealand set for strong showing at Asia Fruit Logistca
New Zealand will be a leading presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 with companies from Aotearoa represented at New Zealand pavilion and across individual booths
Bloom Fresh wins plant variety rights case
Infringers were requried to destroy illegally acquried IFG Ten vines and pay “substantial compensation” to Bloom Fresh
Rijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan reveals expansion across Asia including a new Korean subsidiary, R&D facilities in Vietnam and Japan, and innovative product developments tailored to regional markets
Game-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
New project to create an innovative technology that can detect up to 12 banana pathogens in a single, affordable test
Australian Soluna apples make US debut
WA Farm Direct celebrates new chapter as Australian-bred apple is shipped to the US via Oppy
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
First industry-wide certification secured by New Zealand’s avocado sector
Del Monte partners with CMA CGM for Asian banana and pineapple shipments
Fresh produce giant shifts from traditional breakbulk methods to temperature-controlled container shipping for improved quality and reliability
Turkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Lemons are expected to be in short supply globally this year, as most major suppliers struggle for volumes and the effects of Turkey’s disastrous frost continue to be felt
ICTSI reports 14 per cent revenue increase in first half
International Container Terminal Services has announced a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from port operations for the first half of 2025, reaching US$1.51bn
East-West Seed remembers founder Simon Groot
Vegetable seed industry pioneer Simon Groot, who founded East-West Seed and helped lift millions of smallholder farmers out of poverty, has died aged 90 in the Netherlands
Australia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
Meeting of agriculture ministers sees agreement on new mangosteen export pathway and biosecurity cooperation activities
MG Group invests in tomato production
Section of Southern Paprika Limited glasshouses will be converted to help secure supply for New Zealand customers
Food supply chains feel war’s impact in Iran
The recent conflict with Israel served as a reminder of the vulnerability of the agriculture sector to political and military shocks, according to Alireza Emami of Iran’s Zarrin Group
Costa Rican melons gain access to China
Announcement comes on 14th anniversary of Free Trade Agreement between the two nations
MSC announces new, faster service between Asia and west coast of South America
Alpaca Service will also take over the role of the Cherry Express during the Chilean cherry export season
EU approves digestive health claim for green kiwifruit
Green kiwifruit can now be marketed in the EU with claims about its positive impact on digestive health, following a landmark decision by the European Commission
Experts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Global avocado supplies continue to increase, leading many to predict imminent issues of oversupply, but a panel of UK experts at this year’s Festival of Fresh conference see more room for growth
Peruvian blueberries on their way to Indonesia
Authorisation opens up a market of 281mn consumers to Peruvian exporters
Kenya’s avocado exporters scale up
As Kenya rises in the global avocado ranks, exporters like Karakuta and Keitt are investing in infrastructure, orchards and market diversification to stay ahead of the competition
Momentum builds for Asia Fruit Logistica
Top buyers and suppliers from more than 46 countries and regions preparing to attend Asia’s most important fruit and vegetable event
Egyptian avocado producer Pico plans significant plantation expansion
Suppliers eyes strategic growth in avocado production, taking advantage of Egypt’s advantageous supply window that largely avoids the dominant producers
Unifrutti issues fraud alert following suspicious communications
International fresh produce company has alerted the industry to fraudulent communications from various sources, which are said to have falsely claimed to represent the group and solicited payments
Australian growers trial advanced tech to cut labour costs
Researchers in Victoria believe new technologies can reduce labour costs in Australian apple and pear industry
The Wiggles kicks off Australian fruit and vegetable industry-backed tour
Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy campaign aims to inspire Australian children to eat more fruit and vegetables
UN chief warns mega droughts could make fruit and veg ‘annual treat’
Australia could experience devastating effects of climate change that would decimate production, according to stark warning from UN’s top climate change official