Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, India, facilitated the export of 3,624 metric tons of mangoes during April and May 2025, marking a 9% increase compared to the previous year. The airport remains integral in the logistics of perishable goods, as noted in an. read more

On September 17 and 18, trade visitors from the green sector will have the opportunity to discover new concepts and highlights at the Gardengirls Heidelights event. This year, the event will provide a sneak peek into plans for 2026. For the first time, the novelty fair will take place in Geldern-Pont, Germany. read more

Enilive and SPAR Austria are expanding DESPAR Express forecourt stores. The energy company Enilive Austria and SPAR Austria are strengthening their partnership. They plan to have around 70 new DESPAR Express locations up and running by 2028. The aim is to provide customers with a broader range of products and an improved shopping experience. read more

The new Anjou shallot is here, now with a PGI designation! It is the only French shallot that bears the renowned yellow and blue label. Last year's sales were impacted by excessive water and slow consumption, but this year, production volumes, quality, and market conditions appear to be on track. Semi-dry shallots are expected to arrive soon. read more

In Holand, FruitMasters and Nautilus formed a partnership focused on organic produce, specifically on a supply platform. Subsequently, a year ago, BioMasters emerged as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FruitMasters, aiming to bridge the gap between organic and biodynamic fruit supply and demand. The Business Unit Manager highlights a strong demand for these products. read more

India's banana industry is strengthening its export potential, despite facing challenges during the 2025 season. Growers were tested by unseasonal rains and pricing pressures, but strategic adjustments helped maintain the pace of exports. Mumbai-based exporter Faina Universal Co. managed to navigate these obstacles by utilizing new... read more

W coraz bardziej konkurencyjnym kontekście jabłek klubowych, Giga® zdobywa znaczącą przestrzeń wśród włoskich konsumentów. Ta odmiana nowej generacji została wprowadzona na rynek z zastosowaniem zorientowanej na cel strategii marketingowej i wspierana charakterystycznymi cechami organoleptycznymi. read more

Mutations in plantain cultivation pose an increasing challenge for growers, who need to be well-informed about this phenomenon, as stated by Luis Pocasangre, the general director of Costa Rica's Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE). According to the specialist, plantains are... read more

The onion harvest at Premium Fresh in Tasmania is over for another season. "Our own crop is down on yield, but up in quality this season," said Jim Ertler, from Premium Fresh. "All of our onions have already arrived in the EU. The market was ok, but there was a lot of domestic supply still." read more

The season of Etna DOP prickly pears is just around the corner: starting from August, the producers of O.P. La Deliziosa will be ready to bring a unique product to consumers' tables, a fruit of an extraordinary territory and a long agricultural tradition. In these weeks, the producers of... read more

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is emphasizing the importance of higher product quality and advanced technology to sustain fruit and vegetable exports, as reported by Bao Dau Tu. The country aims to reach $8 billion in exports by 2025, but experienced a 16% decrease in export value during the first five months. read more

The Portuguese agricultural group Vale da Rosa, which is one of Europe's leading producers of seedless grapes and the top table grape brand in Portugal, has taken a significant step towards its relaunch after creditors approved its recovery plan. The revitalization process has strong support from the company's stakeholders. read more

The 2025 season for blackcurrant growers is shaping up to be one of the most challenging in years. We asked Dr. Piotr Baryła, the president of the National Association of Blackcurrant Growers, for a comment on the situation at his farm, where the annual event "Currant Fest" took place. read more

The garlic harvest began a month ago in southern Spain and is now progressing to La Mancha. There are promising expectations in terms of quantity, quality, and sizes after facing some challenging years due to weather conditions which caused substantial losses. "We are anticipating the first successful garlic season after" read more

W ciągu ostatnich kilku dni huragan Erick rozwinął się z burzy tropikalnej w huragan kategorii 4. Wczesnym rankiem wczoraj wylądował w stanie Oaxaca na południu Meksyku jako huragan kategorii 3. Co niepokojące, to wczesne rozpoczęcie sezonu huraganów. Zazwyczaj, burze tej read more

Jesteśmy w środku sezonu na brzoskwinie w Grecji, a dostawy są niestabilne pod względem ilości. Jak podkreśla pan Kostas Markovitis, producent i pakowacz owoców pestkowych z Imathia: "Aktualnie zbliżamy się do końca sezonu na odmiany Lady Cot i podobne, a za chwilę będzie 20-dniowa przerwa. read more

According to EastFruit, lemon prices in Uzbekistan have reached record levels. Over the span of four weeks, prices have increased by 65%, a significant difference compared to the same period last year. Retail prices for lemons in supermarkets in Tashkent have risen to approximately US$4.15 per kilogram, up from US$2.50 a month earlier. read more

In the age of increasing market expectations for quality, durability, and taste of fruits, strawberry producers are increasingly seeking varieties that will perform well in both traditional and modern, controlled cultivation. Two such varieties are 'Grandarosa' and

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Peru's frozen avocado and blueberry exports saw continuous growth from 2020 to 2024, with a yearly increase of 2% in value and 4% in volume, attributed to a growing demand in the European market, as indicated by a study conducted by PromPerú. This favorable trend stands in contrast to the 3% trend observed in previous years. read more

In the jungle of Tambdi Surla, wildlife researchers have recorded the presence of an endemic species of moth orchid. Ramesh Zarmekar, a wildlife researcher working in the region, sighted the flowering of Phalaenopsis deliciosa, locally known as the moth orchid. During a survey of the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, this rare orchid species was documented. read more