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The Philippines has intensified its efforts to increase the international availability of its Guimaras mangoes, with export shipments to Europe and Hong Kong showcasing a larger goal to enter high-end foreign markets and generate additional income opportunities for Filipino farmers. read more

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2030 at the Cherry 2026 National Cherry Industry Conference in Adelaide, outlining the path towards a more robust, productive, and sustainable Australian cherry industry. read more

Bananas are the largest fruit imported by Japan and they could soon be affected by the global supply chain disruption due to an ethylene shortage in the country. read more

With the official groundbreaking on June 22, 2026, Herbert Widmann GmbH will begin construction of its new facility in Münchendorf near Vienna. The company is investing in a state-of-the-art logistics and transshipment hub that will play a central role in supplying the market in Austria and CEE. read more

Jharkhand has recently reported new mango exports to the United Kingdom, with shipments from East Singhbhum and Simdega entering the market through initiatives supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The East Singhbhum district sent its initial batch. read more

The Citrus Production District of Sicily and the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the University of Catania have presented the new project supported by Coca-Cola for the sustainable management of water resources in citrus farming. The presentation took place at the company. read more

Lidl GB has pledged £500 million (US$678 million) to procure British berries over the next five years through new five-year agreements with UK growers. The retailer aims to offer growers long-term contracts to help them invest and increase their production with more certainty. read more

Garlic production in Mendoza continues to solidify its position as a major contributor to the region's agriculture, offering substantial employment opportunities and generating foreign currency earnings for Argentina. The area boasts approximately 12,000 to 14,000 hectares of garlic fields, cultivated by around 1,200 to 1,300 producers. read more

The non-traditional export sector of Ghana recorded export earnings of US$5.006 billion in 2025, surpassing the US$5 billion threshold for the first time. This achievement was announced at an Exporters' Forum organized by the Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA), where it was highlighted that export earnings had increased. read more

India has emerged as one of the largest users of micro-irrigation technologies in the world, with drip irrigation and fertigation now being extensively utilized in various crops including grapes, pomegranates, bananas, citrus, vegetables, and protected cultivation, according to K.M. Mahamulkar of Orbia Precision Agriculture. read more

Fruitimpresecomunica that yesterday, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during the ongoing Business Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture of Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida and his South African counterpart John Steenhuisen signed a read more

Grade 2 avocados are classified based on their external appearance, not internal quality. The fruit inside still offers the same ripeness potential, rich flavor, and creamy texture. In other words, the grading system is based on the avocado's aesthetics rather than its taste. This presents a clear opportunity at. read more

South Africa and Italy have improved their agricultural trade relations after agreeing to allow the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market. This technical agreement was confirmed during a bilateral meeting involving Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Food. read more

Day two of GreenTech Amsterdam showcases how greenhouse growers are searching for practical solutions to boost profitability, sustainability, and resilience in an unpredictable market. Throughout various sessions, speakers emphasized a shared industry goal: increased stability and. read more

When Belgian chrysanthemums entered the United States in 1996, success was far from guaranteed. The North American chrysanthemum market followed its own logic, focused on upright growth, tight spacing, fast flowering, and intensive use of plant growth regulators. Belgian genetics faced fundamental challenges in adapting to these requirements. read more

For many years now, Poland has been one of the most important sourcing countries for the German market. Short transport routes and a wide variety of products make Poland, Germany's eastern neighbor, a key trading partner for numerous goods. Nevertheless, current challenges—such as those in read more

The Pro Yabkoko trade fair, which gathers various pre- and post-harvest operators specializing in apples, started on Tuesday, June 9th and will continue until Thursday, June 11th in Mineralnye Vody, Russia. While it may not be a large event, it is highly specialized in fruit and vegetables. read more

South Africa and Italy are looking to enhance collaboration in agricultural trade, investment, technology, agro-processing, and research through a new partnership discussed at the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agribusiness Forum in Cape Town on 9 and 10 June 2026. Addressing the attendees at the event, a South African representative… read more

The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of continuous Prognosfruit conferences. The event is organized by WAPA in collaboration with BVEO. read more