The Empress Garden in Pune, India, is ready to bloom with the annual Floral Exhibition from January 23 to 27. This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Madhav Gadgil, a renowned environmentalist and honorary member of the Agri-Horticulture Society of Western India. read more

In the U.S., there is a movement among consumers and retailers to support sustainable farming practices, which has led to increased scrutiny of deforestation in the avocado industry in Mexico. In response, the Mexican government has implemented pro-forest policies. read more

Ahold Delhaize and The Global FoodBanking Network are enhancing their partnership with new projects for 2026. Ahold Delhaize announced that in 2026, they will collaborate with GFN and their local brands to launch these initiatives in markets where their brands are present, including the Czech Republic. read more

Pierwsze awokado nowego sezonu z Kenii mają dotrzeć na początku lutego, zaczynając od odmian o zielonej skórce. Sezon był naznaczony trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi, które spowodowały niższe plony - powiedział Allan Njoroge, dyrektor generalny Danka Investments. read more

Vegetable prices, especially for cucumbers, have been steadily increasing in recent months due to a limited supply from key growing regions in southern Spain and the Netherlands. According to Gabriele Held, a market expert at Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI), this shortage... 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

The Taiwan Orchid Growers Association stated that the government should assist in furthering the expansion of the growth of Taiwan's Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids, in order to strengthen its competitive position in the US market. Moth orchids are Taiwan's primary agricultural export to the US, facing competition from Canada. read more

MSC has announced a temporary operational change to its South Africa to Europe service structure in response to peak fresh produce export volumes. During January and February 2026, the Eastern Cape Express will be renamed the Western Cape Express, with a change in the call at. read more

Over 240 tons of freshly harvested tomatoes from Ghana's Upper East Region have been supplied to markets in Accra as part of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program. The goal of these deliveries is to combat frequent tomato shortages and price fluctuations, especially during the dry season. 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

Three-year agreement between Macfrut and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic. The signing took place in Santo Domingo in recent days during a mission in the presence of important authorities from the institutional and political world. 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

On January 15th, the Open Day was held for the field presentation of the "Suit F1" cherry tomato, organized by the Verisem Seedium group. The event took place at the Adriano di Portopalo di Capo Passero (SR) Agricultural Company in Italy and attracted numerous attendees, including producers. 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 Hass avocado harvest in the Valencian Community, Spain, is ending earlier than usual this year due to lower yields and hailstorms in some producing areas. Market supply is low, keeping prices high. The next variety to be harvested will be the Lamb. read more

The European Potato Processors' Association has released a new Facts and Figures sheet outlining the scale of the EU potato-processing sector, covering production, employment, cultivated supply, and trade flows. EUPPA represents the potato-processing industry in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy. read more

Jersey's primary exporters of goods, the island's farmers who transport tens of thousands of tonnes of Jersey Royals to the UK annually, have expressed worries about recent rises in ferry-related fees. Growers argue that the increases should have been restricted to inflation for the present year. read more

It's a year of celebrations for Sam Agri, as the company has been operating for a quarter of a decade now, says GVK Naidu, managing director of the integrated Indian fresh-cut produce supplier, processor, and exporter: "As Sam Agri Group completes 25 years in the global fresh produce industry, read more

"Gale-force winds have been blowing since yesterday until today in Aetolia-Acarnania, a key citrus-growing region of Greece, paralyzing local production and causing extensive damage. Mr. Konstantinos Ifantis, owner of the citrus company Ifantis Fruits, describes the situation as follows: "First read more

By Week 02 of the 2025-26 season, table grape packing was in progress in all five South African production regions: the Northern Provinces, Orange River, Olifants River, Berg River, and Hex River. At this stage, a total of 38.65 million cartons, equivalent to 4.5 kg each, had been inspected. read more