India's domestic demand for raspberries significantly exceeds the supply, primarily because of import restrictions. Tanvi Karvat from Berryland by Parth Farms explains that all raspberry consumption in India must come from locally grown produce, as importing fresh raspberries is hindered by economic and regulatory challenges. Berryland is recognized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for its tissue culture work. read more

At this time of year, the U.S. market heavily relies on imported mangoes to meet demand. Ecuador finished exporting mangoes by the end of December, leaving Peru as the sole South American country shipping mangoes to the U.S., particularly the Kent variety. The supply from Peru is lower this season, as their mango production ramped up slowly due to unusual circumstances. read more

When 30-year-old Jacobus Theodorus de Vroomen from Scandinavia started a business in 1925, he was a one-man show. Now, over a century later, the business has become a prominent player in the industry, shipping over six million bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, and other products to landscapers, retailers, and the public. read more

Lock Drives will be showcasing its newest drive technology solutions for greenhouse construction at the IPM Essen trade fair in Germany. The company's main focus is on streamlining greenhouse drive systems, with the theme "Easy does it," emphasizing solutions that are durable, easy to use, and widely applicable. read more

Professionals in the Rwandan avocado industry are hopeful for a significant advancement in the upcoming season. Progress in recent years towards expanding into new markets has been hindered by the Red Sea crisis, but improvements in logistics are anticipated to boost export volumes. This insight was shared by Patrick. read more

Producers in the tropical fruit sector in Australia's Northern Territory are worried that the proposed import of pomelo from Vietnam could impact the domestic market and the sustainability of local production. Last year, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recommended that... read more

U.K.-based plant biotechnology specialist Phytoform Labs will be the first startup outside of North Carolina State University's research community to utilize the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow agricultural technology incubator. As the winner of Bayer's Golden Ticket program, Phytoform Labs was granted this opportunity. read more

The signing took place in recent days in Santo Domingo during a Macfrut mission, with the presence of important authorities from the institutional, political, diplomatic, and economic worlds, confirming the central role of the international supply chain fair for agro-industrial development. read more

CMA CGM, the world's third-largest shipping company, has adopted a different stance from analysts who anticipated container ships to resume using the Suez Canal after a three-month halt on commercial shipping by the Houthis. Citing the "complex and uncertain international context," the French carrier... read more

Sormac will showcase a variety of processing equipment and technical advancements at Fruit Logistica, including applications ranging from individual machines to complete vegetable and fruit processing lines. The company prioritizes hygienic design, automation, and process efficiency for all its offerings. read more

The main trends in the banana sector currently include increased demand for organic and sustainable bananas, the use of technology for farming practices, and the rise of fair trade certifications. Challenges in the sector involve threats from diseases like Panama disease and Black Sigatoka, as well as issues related to climate change and market competition. Opportunities in the banana sector include expanding into new markets, developing innovative products like banana flour or snacks, and improving supply chain efficiencies. read more

Compared to other countries active in the international produce sector - such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands in the EU, and then further afield in countries such as South Africa, Chile, Peru, and Turkey - the UK has always been a small-scale exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

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HIP Labels, LLC, based in Greensboro, NC, has launched BioTAG® plant tags into the market for 2026. A significant advancement in sustainability, BioTAG is a soil-biodegradable plant tag created by HIP Labels to minimize single-use plastic waste in the horticulture industry by eliminating plastic from. read more

As the global demand for fresh and minimally processed pomegranate products continues to grow, Juran Technologies has announced the next phase in the development of its Arilsystem processing line. The company is set to update the system by the end of 2025 in preparation for the first quarter of 2026. read more

The Valencia orange crop in Southern Africa in 2025 surpassed the initial expectations, leading to higher export volumes and putting additional strain on markets and logistics. This information was reported in the latest newsletter by Boitshoko Ntshabele, the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa. read more

China has made significant progress in the digitalization of agriculture. Nanjing Agricultural University has developed Sinong, the first open-source large language model (LLM) in the country tailored for the agricultural industry. The project is already being hailed as a major advancement. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more

Florida citrus growers and shippers are still facing challenges in shipping citrus fruit to the European Union due to a strict non-tariff trade barrier imposed by the EU. This barrier prevents them from exporting to the EU because of the EU's stringent requirements on... read more