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

Fruit breeder CIV expands into South Asia with launch of IVAR
Italian group joins forces with India’s Qul Fruits to establish protected variety management platform
Japan suspends Indian mango imports
Industry loses access to Japanese market after quarantine inspectors reportedly find issues with pest-control protocols
Reflecting on 14 years of Australia’s avocado industry with outgoing AAL CEO John Tyas
Plus, a look at fresh produce marketing with dietitian and CEO of Foodwatch Jemma O’Hanlon
The Fresh Ideas Show: When will people eat more fruit and veg?
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by Chris White as they discuss a major challenge facing the fresh produce business
Superplum provides full supply chain transparency with InstaTrace launch
QR codes on new Superplum packaging reveal comprehensive intelligence reports with eight sections of verified data
Fresh Produce India, automation and Melbourne Markets CEO Rob Clayton
Following a successful Fresh Produce India, Bree, John and Liam discuss new opportunities for Australian and New Zealand brands in the market
Costa scales up Laos berry operation
Following a successful first season, the company is set to ramp up production in 2026/27 after completing stage two of its plantings
New Zealand and India sign FTA opening doors for fruit trade
Implementation one step closer with both governments now reviewing the FTA before ratification
AFTPP funding a “strategic catalyst” for US blueberry industry
Grant will help the industry expand its presence in high-growth regions and forge partnerships with importers, distributors and retailers worldwide