Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Costa introduces mini melons to Australian shelves
Trial with Woolworths will see Blush Mini honeydew melons stocked in Victorian stores
Northern Territory pomelo growers express concerns over pending Vietnamese imports
DAFF spokesperson says Vietnamese pomelos will not arrive until import conditions are finalised
Aldi Hong Kong partners with TradeBeyond on supply chain management
CBX platform to centralise retailer’s supply chain data, automate workflows, and ensure accurate operations documentation
Fruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
Watch a recording of the event’s fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in the fresh produce business
Chinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement
Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
Polish apple exporter reports solid season despite market pressures
Jan Nowakowski of Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh says this season has demonstrated the importance of flexibility and diversification
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Uzbekistan to expand supply of fresh and dried fruit to Malaysia
Delegation reaches agreements with leading importers and distributors following a series of meetings
Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Adelaide’s Elizabeth East
Five Queensland fruit flies found in monitoring traps as part of regular surveillance activities
East-West Seed appoints Jason Bull as innovation chief
Vegetable seed specialist has named Dr Jason Bull as chief innovation officer and managing board member
Argentina edges closer to China access for stonefruit
Phytosanitary protocol expected to be signed shortly, paving the way for exports to begin next year
Funky Food seeks out fruit and vegetable growers in food waste fight
Brisbane-based business is looking to partner with fruit and vegetable growers to take unwanted produce surplus, quirky and imperfect produce
Peruvian agricultural exports to China jump since opening of Chancay
Shipments to this market grew 82 per cent last year, with blueberries and avocados leading the charge
SanLucar boosts presence in China
Company signs three-year deal with one of China’s biggest on-demand online fresh fruit retailers
Premier Fresh Australia enters new Sun World table grape partnership
Agreement enables Premier Fresh to market Sun World table grapes in Australia and internationally
Australian Bananas launches Banana Swim Pass with Ariarne Titmus
Around 70 pools across Australia will offer free entry for the price of a banana
Wiggles retail activations begin healthy eating party across Australia
Wiggles-branded fresh produce will feature in Harris Farm Markets and Aldi
SVM Variety Management secures China court win over PremA280 apple patent infringement
Court orders defendants to pay over Rmnb5mn, with SSR molecular marker testing used to prove infringement
Hongjiu Fruit delisted from Hong Kong stock exchange
Company’s share price had plunged 95 per cent since it was first listed
Philippine bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA
Free trade agreement will reduce tariffs and enhance market access for goods and services
Shinsegae Department Store unveils Thai mango gift set for Lunar New Year
Mangoes carefully sourced from Thailand’s Chachoengsao province
AI is changing everything… Are you ready for it?
Why you really can’t afford to ignore artificial intelligence – find out at the Fruit Logistica Briefing 2026
Vietnam launches national traceability system
Platform provides a digital bridge between businesses and consumers to help promote confidence in Vietnamese products
Japan’s Aomori apple growers look to peaches as climate changes
Peach production almost doubles as growers diversify to manage rising temperatures
Tasmania hosts international fresh produce buyers visit
Buyers will engage directly with producers, tour facilities, and see production standards first-hand
Ausveg and ATGA join multi-sector Australian Trade Diversification Network
Network of 40 peak industry bodies will work with government to jointly deliver activities that support Australian exporters
Berry Good Practice Guide launched to help Australian growers adopt best farming practices
Guide brings together the knowledge and experience of growers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts
Zespri’s new portal fast-tracks customer claims
Company’s recent investment in cloud-based systems continues to improve its entreprise resource planning, says report
Bumper Musang King crop sees Malaysian durian prices drop
Domestic and export markets are responding to the increased supply
West Australian technology trial supports narrow orchard systems research
Tree management platform to aid harvest and orchard management
Mohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte
Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president
South Australian Produce Market CEO Angelo Demasi announces departure
Demasi has given 25 years of service to South Australia’s fresh produce market
China expands kumquat exports to Middle East
Industry insiders expect exports to grow more than five-fold on 2023 volumes
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could hit US$10bn in 2026
Goal within reach after reaching a record US$8.4bn in 2025, up 18 per cent on the year before
New project unlocks performance insights for Australian avocado exporters
Applied Horticultural Research to lead benchmarking initiative in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur