With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, flower markets all over China are buzzing with activity as an increasing number of customers search for potted plants and floral decorations for the upcoming new year. At the Beijing Flower Trading Center, flowers in various colors and varieties are drawing in customers. read more

Black currant production in Poland is at a world-class level - and the best example is the farm of Jarosław Peczek from Józefów (Łódź Voivodeship). In July 2025, a record yield of 19,813 kg of black currants was achieved on 1 hectare of land. This is the highest read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are now looking to receive compensation from the government as discussions advance on an agreement regarding agri-foods with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc have been impacted. read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

Tysiące traktorów wycofują się z blokad na krajowych autostradach i na kontrolnych punktach odprawy na granicach Grecji, kończąc 54 kolejne dni najbardziej dynamicznych mobilizacji rolniczych, jakie kraj ten widział w ciągu ostatnich 35 lat. Wycofywanie rozpoczęło się wczoraj (21. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri expects a 10 per cent increase in its annual exports to reach 236 million trays in 2030, up from approximately 214 million trays in 2025, driven by continued growth in supply. read more

Dwie pułapki fotograficzne zostały zainstalowane, aby uchwycić dziką przyrodę, która zamieszkuje lasy obszaru agroleśnictwa Sixaola, chronionego obszaru dla przemysłu bananowego w południowo-karaibskim regionie Kostaryki. read more

Asiafruit Newsletter is a new, weekly summary of news and updates in the fresh produce industry in Asia, presented by Asiafruit Magazine. read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan's Ferghana region visited Malaysia in January to explore bilateral trade opportunities for the country's fruit and dried fruit market, as reported by the local publication Uzbek Media. read more

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The Spanish company El Ciruelo recently concluded its New Year's Eve campaign, during which its brand Las Uvas de Nochevieja by El Ciruelo set a production record, with approximately 2,700,000 units of its popular grape clock (containing the twelve grapes traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight). read more

The Sindh government is working on a project to establish dedicated floricultural farms across the province in an effort to diversify agriculture and unlock new income opportunities for farmers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Agriculture Extension Sindh in coordination with other provincial departments, aims to promote the cultivation of flowers and plants as a way to boost agricultural productivity and provide additional sources of revenue for farmers. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board reports that formal potato production in Namibia totals around 8,534 tons, leaving the country dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Informal markets account for an estimated 41 percent of locally produced potatoes, emphasizing the significance of unregulated trade. read more

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

The Nadorcott mandarin, one of the most commercially successful varieties in the global citrus market, originates from Morocco. However, its current market model has been influenced by the international system of plant variety rights protection. It is the unique combination of local origins, read more

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening to impose import duties on eight European countries, including the Netherlands. These countries have supported Greenland by sending troops to the autonomous region under Danish responsibility. read more

When war swept across Ukraine in May 2022, most businesses were focused on survival. In Kamyanka-Buzka, Lviv region, a different story was unfolding: The foundation of a new berry processing plant was quietly being laid. No big announcements, no fanfare, just steady work. "We had planned this" read more

Iran's limited connectivity is causing complications for apple imports into India, leading importers to scale back their purchases in panic, ultimately affecting supply in February, according to Aliyar Sehal from fresh produce importer Fruco EXIM. Sehal noted that last week, the price of Iranian apples in Mumbai reached USD 15.30-15.80 per 10 kg due to slow demand. read more

Sun World International welcomed 10 new marketers to its global licensee network in the fourth quarter of 2025, and also strengthened its partnership with Sun Pacific. Sun Pacific is now an authorized importer for Sun World varieties in North America. The new marketers come from South Africa, Namibia, and. read more

On January 7, 2026, France issued a decree banning the import of fruits and vegetables treated with five specific pesticides. This decision could potentially have a negative impact on the export of $130 million worth of U.S. fruits and vegetables to France, as four of the five pesticides are commonly used in their production. read more