Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more

Despite a few minor logistical issues related to snowfall in some parts of France, the green kiwi campaign had a successful start this year for Vergers Cancel. "We are slightly ahead of the destocking plan," Alexandre Cancel explains. This is attributed to the fact that New Zealand... read more

The New Zealand onion grower Balle Bros began harvesting their earliest varieties at the start of December. The weather was quite unpredictable, with rain causing some interruptions. However, the quality and size of the onions were good. "Due to the slower harvest, the supply was limited and therefore..." read more

The arm wrestling between the demands of free trade and the protection of European food sovereignty seems to have reached a turning point. The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has played the ace of "financial security" to overcome the resistance of Italy and read more

Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

Sezon pomarańczy w Egipcie przebiega tak dobrze, jak można było się spodziewać - mówi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor zarządzający G Fresh Export & Import: "Egipt doświadcza solidnego sezonu pomarańczy, z zdrowym i stabilnym dostawami. Plony pozostają silne w kluczowych regionach uprawy, wspierane przez ugruntowaną… read more

"The news coming from Brussels is good and confirms the seriousness of the work carried out by Italy. We opposed and led the "No" front to the proposal to revise the Common Agricultural Policy that allocated only 31 billion euros to Italy despite the efforts." read more

Konsumpcja miękkich owoców, zwłaszcza borówek, rośnie dynamicznie na całym świecie, a Turcja ma potencjał, by stać się głównym graczem na tym rynku. Kolektyw Holland House of Fruits (HHF) wspiera tureckich producentów poprzez transfer wiedzy, szkolenia i technologię w celu poprawy...

The consumption of soft fruits, especially blueberries, is rapidly increasing worldwide, and Turkey has the potential to become a major player in this segment. The Holland House of Fruits (HHF) collective supports Turkish growers through knowledge transfer, training, and technology to improve... read more

India's pomegranate exports are undergoing a significant transition towards long-distance sea shipments to markets such as the USA and Australia, with values increasing by over 20% despite initial unseasonal humidity in the 2025-26 season, according to Aditya Ghatge of Paathway Global, a fresh produce exporter. "We have." read more

The traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal has not yet returned to pre-crisis levels, despite the cessation of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. According to BIMCO, canal traffic in the first week of 2026 remained 60% below the levels recorded in the same week of 2023, when ships started rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope. read more

The international cherry market in the southern hemisphere enters the campaign season with still unstable balances. Prices are significantly affected by the Chinese market, where the large availability of Chilean cherries has led to estimated decreases ranging between 20% and 40% compared to. read more

Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to chilling injury affecting crops in Maharashtra and other key growing areas during the harsh winter. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadząca Debra Prinzing spotyka się z Susan Chambers, właścicielką bloominCouture z San Francisco. Susan jest długoletnią członkinią Slow Flowers, a jej zamożni klienci indywidualni i korporacyjni wspierają jej zrównoważone wartości, które nie kompromitują jej projektów. read more

There has been a noticeable recovery in the Greek apple exports movement since mid-December, as pointed out by Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, the president of GEOK S.A. from Kastoria, one of the key mountainous regions for apple cultivation in Greece. He stated, "We are satisfied with the demand and." read more

Banana cultivation has been growing in the Rangpur agricultural region of Bangladesh, supported by stable and profitable prices since 2019. Farmers in all five districts of the region have been increasing their plantings, motivated by consistent market returns and high yields. read more

"Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village," said Nilam Brahma, who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Butterfly pea, also known as aparajita in India, grows as a vine and has a striking blue flower. read more

In 2025, Egypt notably increased its exports of table grapes to the United Kingdom, achieving a new record, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Around half of the broccoli grown in Sweden is currently left in the field at harvest. A project involving Axfoundation, Grönsakshallen Sorunda, and several partners across the value chain has developed a method to utilize broccoli leaves that are normally discarded. One outcome is the read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, and PrepWorld, a UK-based supplier of fresh-cut fruit, have established a strategic joint venture named PrepWorld France. read more