The current Indian grape season is proving to be more challenging compared to previous ones, according to Amit Chopade, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "This time, the Indian grape season is much more challenging than the years we've had. Due to continuous rains..." read more

In January-October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7,753 tonnes of peppers valued at $5.5 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This shows a 3% decrease in volume and a 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Indian strawberry propagation is encountering obstacles due to patent protection issues, as breeders are concerned about the limited ability to protect their patented plant varieties in the country. This information was provided by Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech, a company that imports mother strawberry plants from Italy, Spain, and Egypt to provide around 20. read more

Growers and industry representatives in Pakistan are urging the Punjab government to finalize export arrangements to manage a surplus potato crop, estimated to be at least 30 million tons higher than last year. Stakeholders warned that delays could deepen financial pressure on farmers across the… read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Stockholmsgården is located in Österlen, an area known for onion cultivation in southern Skåne, Sweden. The company is managed by Fredrik Larsson and operates approximately 100 hectares of its own production in addition to collaboration agreements with around 20 local growers. The packing facility has an annual capacity. read more

Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is offering two types of products in this set. read more

Nordgemüse was founded almost 100 years ago and has grown into a specialist in blueberry production. As part of Gemüsering, the company supplies high-quality blueberries all year round. Over the past decade, Nordgemüse has grown into one of Germany's largest producers, partly thanks to the. read more

Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

A month-long colorful flower festival was inaugurated on Friday at the green and water-filled Faujdarhat DC Park in the port city. Organized by the district administration for the fourth time, the festival will feature millions of flowers from around 140 species of domestic and foreign varieties. read more

During our visit to Slovakia in October, we visited the Slovberry farm, where they are implementing the EZvent blocked tunnel system with automatic ventilation (Haygrove). We learned about the reasons for this investment, the effects in the first season, and practical aspects of it. read more

During the Hobaho Days in the Netherlands, Ron Kloos, Managing Director of Decorum Plants & Flowers, and Patrick van der Gulik, owner of Van der Gulik B.V., represented Decorum. The event gathered traders and growers, with a significant presence from the tulip sector and a clear focus on. read more

I am returning to Bologna for the multinational company that is a leader in the paper-based packaging sector. Among the news is the new Fresko Box, tested for shipping premium food items at controlled temperatures. There are also several process innovations, such as Design2Market, for collaborative design projects. read more

According to the 2024/2025 report by the Andalusian Government, Andalusia produces approximately 32% of the EU's blueberries, making Spain the second-largest producer after Poland at 33.7%. The report highlights the strategic significance of blueberry production to Andalusian agriculture, particularly in Huelva. Nearly all of Andalusia's blueberry production is aimed at export markets. read more

Malaysia's durian exports maintained stable volumes in 2025, according to Huongyi Hwang of Top Fruit Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fruit grower. However, there was pressure on the value of the exports. "Shipment volumes were generally consistent with those of 2024, but revenue growth did not increase at the same rate." Hwang added, "The season progressed as usual, with the main fresh exports coming from." read more

Grupo Mas, a food distribution company operating in Andalusia and Extremadura, has partnered with the Malaga-based family business Maskom supermarkets. Together, they are creating a major distribution group fully owned by Andalusian capital. The resulting group is strengthening its role as an important player in the regional market. read more

According to EastFruit, Moroccan orange exports have continued to grow for a second consecutive season, slowly recovering from the significant decrease seen in 2022/23. In the 2024/25 season, spanning from November to October, Morocco exported 84.6 thousand tons of oranges valued at US$61 million. read more

In an effort to promote scientific-led agricultural development and increase farmers' income through high-value agricultural enterprises, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, is implementing the CSIR Floriculture Mission in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. read more

Frosts in the EU have affected Brussels sprouts harvests, leading producers to look to Morocco for stable supplies, reports EastFruit. read more

With annual sales of around 220 to 230 million euros, two locations in Buxtehude and Rotterdam, and about 30 employees, Global Fruit Point GmbH is one of Germany's leading fruit importers. The company is now laying the foundations for further growth with a move: it is expected to move from its read more