Asia & Oceania
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Asia and Oceania.
Shaffe president writes to Donald Trump to express tariff concerns
Southern Hemisphere fresh produce body warns of major disruption to global supply chains, negative market stability, and higher prices for consumers
Counter-seasonal supply brings Sweet C closer to year-round shelf presence
Innovative marketing has been a hallmark of the South African mandarin brand, which is now supported by counter-seasonal supply
Melbourne Market Authority makes new lease offer as rent dispute heads to Supreme Court
MMA makes revised offer to wholesalers and commences legal proceedings to determine the current status of tenant agreements and confirm the enforceability of leases
Vietnamese pomelo makes Lotte Mart debut in Korea
First pink pomelos sold by Korean retailer after Vietnam gained access in 2024
New variety of date palms produces fruit for the first time
Partnership between the Northern Territory government and Gurra Downs Date Company highlights potential for large-scale date production in the region
Montague Farms ready for high quality Ambrosia crop
Around 1,300 tonnes of Ambrosia apples set for Australian shelves in 2025
Laos invests in large-scale durian production
Authorities release 273ha of land for durian farming as the country makes further steps towards China access
Fepex welcomes Spanish cherry agreement with China
A protocol has been signed by Spain’s minister of agriculture, fisheries and food Luis Planas, and Chinese minister of the general administration of customs Sun Meijun
The wild potential of AI
Given the plethora of potential uses in the fresh produce sector, AI undoubtedly has the power to reshape the business, but its ability to create certainty for growers comes with a dose of unpredictability
Korean strawberries gain access to Brazil
New deal marks first entry into Latin America for the Korean fruit
Ausveg launches Knowledge Hub centralising R&D projects
More than 3,000 entries cover ag-tech, growing techniques, business development and consumer insights
Zespri Europe anticipates another year of growth
Growth of 3.9 per cent is forecast across all varieties, with a focus on selling more fruit earlier in the season
Candine closes a strong season in Asia
Ariane-Fuji cross is gaining momentum, particularly in Vietnam, on the back of marketing efforts from Blue Whale as the variety reaches 200 containers in the region
Apal delivers new five-year strategy for Australian apple and pear industry
Plan includes four new strategic pillars to support actionable steps towards sustainable growth
New Zealand finalises fruit fly response after no more detections
Biosecurity New Zealand ends movement controls in Auckland after seven seven-week response
The US hikes China tariffs to 125 per cent
Announcement comes as Trump puts 90-day pause on most other imposed tariffs subjecting them to a baseline 10 per cent rate
Thai durian trade expresses concern over China export process
Thai and Chinese governments meet to discuss issues arising from China’s rejection of contaminated durian
Vietnam cuts duties on US fruit as it negotiates Trump tariffs
US fruit exporters benefit from attempts to negotiate with Trump administration
India and Israel strengthen agricultural partnership
New agreement sees countries collaborate on food security, technology transfer, the development of high-quality seeds and the advancement of post-harvest technologies
New Zealand blueberry production on the rise
Northland growing region reports 60 per cent increase in volume
Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
MOYA deadline extended
Nominations for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award will now close on Monday 21 April
Thailand gets a taste of South African apples
The arrival of the first consignment of South African apples in Thailand following a 16-year absence, has been celebrated at the Talaad Thai Market
Trump tariffs could shake up almond market
Australian almond exporters eye market share gains as US suppliers face headwinds
Retailer reports increase in vegetable purchases
New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase
US tariffs “a blow to fair trade”, says Citrus Australia
Citrus Australia says the new 10 per cent export tariff punishes growers and consumers alike
New Zealand celebrates record cherry season
Data from the completed 2024/25 cherry season shows New Zealand exported more than 5,000 tonnes for the first time
Korea considers potato export opportunities as US tariff pressure rises
Asian nation may seek access to the US for its sweet potatoes in response potential request for increased access for US potatoes
Australian and New Zealand fresh produce exports could feel impact of new Trump tariffs
IFPA has called on the US to exempt fresh produce from a new round of tariffs
APAL to share industry-wide quality performance data
Australia’s apple and pear suppliers will see how they and other growers and packers rank according to certain parameters
Coming soon: Asiafruit’s Fresh Produce Vietnam edition
The latest insights from Vietnam, Asia’s hottest market, ahead of Fruitnet’s new event
T&G kicks off New Zealand Envy season
T&G forecasts a a total crop featuring all varieties of 79,200 tonnes, the largest New Zealand Envy crop since 2022
Candine picks up apple award in Singapore
Candine, described by France’s Blue Whale as the “perfect variety” for the Asian market, has won the fresh apple prize at Voted Product of the Year Singapore-Malaysia
NZ apple and pear returns top NZ$1bn for first time
As new harvest gets underway, industry estimates suggest exports will be up 10 per cent to 21mn cartons
Indonesia durian moves closer to China access
Chinese officials travel to Indonesia to audit production and packhouses
Australian Banana Growers’ Council recommences TR4 surveillance
Surveillance programme to operate under new name with focus on grower support