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

Comment: The quiet recalibration of India’s fruit imports
Soma Sengputa, trade advisor at Flanders Investment & Trade, unpacks the true impact of India’s recent free trade deal ‘blitz’
Is the UK grape market heading from feast to famine?
Analysis from UK fruit importer Richard Hochfeld predicts a switch from a demand-driven to a supply-driven market in the UK around week 16
Hapag-Lloyd signs cooperation agreements with Indian government
Shipping line has agreed to explore reflagging vessels under Indian registry and collaborate on port infrastructure development
Eternal.ag launches autonomous tomato harvesting robot Harvester
The AI-powered system addresses labour shortages that have seen European greenhouse workforce decline 30 per cent since 2010
Flash Gala apple campaign reaches over 100mn people
South African premium apple brand has significantly expanded its global reach through a digital-first marketing strategy
Iran conflict continues to disrupt South African fruit shipments
Around 90 per cent of country’s fruit exports to Middle East by sea have been blocked by the crisis, forcing suppliers to divert cargo
Amazon Air expands to Northeast India unlocking opportunities for horticulture
New routes will provide faster, more reliable access to the rest of the country
Vietnam opportunity for New Zealand cherries
Consumer research suggests Vietnamese shoppers are becoming selective in their food choices with an emphasis on trust in origin
Indian fresh produce trade braces for oversupply
While India’s export shipments have been held up by the Middle East conflict, the import trade also faces growing disruption