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November 19, 2025 | The Sun | Malaysia’s proposal to designate durian as its national fruit has triggered strong pushback from Indonesia, which argues that it has a much deeper cultural, historical, a

October 30, 2025 | Produce Report | Vietnam is facing a major bottleneck in fresh durian exports as nearly 2,000 containers from Dak Lak province are stuck at border checkpoints and warehouses. The di

November 19, 2025 | malay mail | Penang is expanding its food security strategy by introducing an urban farming program to grow organic pineapples in non-traditional spaces, such as high-rise building

November 18, 2025 | FBC News | Fiji has made its first commercial trial shipment of pineapples to New Zealand, sending three tons of Ripley Queen fruit on November 5. Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunab

November 18, 2025 | The Packer | Mission Produce reports that the U.S. holiday season is creating strong opportunities for avocado sales, supported by lower retail prices and rising demand. According

November 18, 2025 | Fresh Fruit Portal | Between 2012 and 2023, China’s fresh avocado imports grew rapidly, making the country a major global buyer. However, imports dropped by nearly 25 percent in 20

October 02, 2025 | Growing Produce | Florida’s avocado industry is facing a growing threat from avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd), a highly damaging disease that can deform fruit, stunt tree growth, an

November 19, 2025 | GMA News Online| Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed the United States’ decision to grant additional tariff exemptions for Philippine agricultural exports. He s

November 19, 2025 | Philippine News Agency | Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) caused severe agricultural losses across the Bicol Region, with total damage reaching PHP3.70 billion, according to the Depa

November 18, 2025 | Jamaica Information Service | The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicans can still purchase coconut water from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) in Kingston. CIB Chief E

November 05, 2025 | Taiwan News | Tainan has signed an export agreement to supply 100 tons each of Irwin mangos and Golden Diamond (Tainung No. 17) pineapples to South Korea in 2026, marking a signifi

November 11, 2025 | Taipei Times | Taiwan-grown kiwifruit are more expensive than imported ones due to their limited supply, but they are valued for their sweetness and delicate texture. According to