INDIA NEWS | Fresh Produce India · 16-17 April 2026

New scheme to help growers prove green credentials of coir
A new scheme from coir producer Botanicoir is designed to improve transparency in the substrate supply chain and help growers with sustainability reporting for retailer or certification schemes
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
Cherry milestone for India
First shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums sent to the UAE
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
Egypt’s Pico navigates evolving grape landscape
As warming climate changes production seasons and influences consumer purchases, supplier says adaptability is key
Indian mangoes draw crowds in the US
Festivals in New York and Washington DC give thousands of consumers a taste of Indian mangoes
India sends first shipment of Uttarakhand lychee to Italy
Milestone reflects growing international acceptance of India’s fresh fruits
Record export outlook for New Zealand apple and pear sector
Productivity increases to help mitigate ongoing cost pressures
Brazilian producers target India’s booming import market
Delegation of avocado, lime and apple growers travelled to the Asian country to meet with importers and retailers