Pistachio demand in China has been steadily rising due to growing consumer awareness of their health benefits and the increasing popularity of nuts as a snack. This trend has made China one of the largest global importers of pistachios, with the majority of imports coming from the United States. read more

From January to November 2025, Uzbekistan experienced a substantial increase in banana imports. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Committee, the country imported 161,400 tons of bananas during this period, amounting to a total expenditure of $54.3 million. This represents a significant rise compared to the same period last year. read more

Monoprix officially returned to Lebanon on December 17th with the opening of its first store in Antélias, located in the Metn region. Originally planned for Hamra, the opening was postponed by a year and the location was changed. The franchise of the French brand, owned by the Casino group, was acquired. read more

Breedx recently organized its inaugural tomato open day for Israeli growers, providing insights into the company's breeding focus, greenhouse assessment methods, and global expansion plans. The event was held at Breedx's demonstration greenhouse in Israel, and was attended by growers from various regions. read more

Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Agriculture – Egypt to advance Egypt's logistics infrastructure and strengthen its position as a regional hub for trade and supply chain solutions. read more

Pakistan's kinno exports continue to fall short of potential due to regional tensions, high freight costs, and weak government support. Despite being a leading global citrus producer, the country is expected to export only 400,000–450,000 tonnes of kinno in the 2025–26 season, far below its true capacity. read more

The combined potato production for the United States and Canada in 2025 is estimated at 538 million hundredweight (cwt), which is a 2 percent decrease from the 2024 estimate. In the United States, potato production is estimated at 412 million cwt, also down 2 percent from the previous year. Canadian potato growers harvested 126 million cwt, down from the previous year. read more

Chile aims to expand its fruit exports to India, which it sees as a market with significant growth potential. Iván Marambio, President of Frutas de Chile, stated that the objective is to position India as the sector's third most important market, following the United States and China. Achieving this goal will depend on enhancements in trade relations. read more

The German market undoubtedly offers opportunities for Abate Fetel pears, but Dutch people also like them, according to Mark van den Oever from Abate NL. "There is also strong interest from Italy and Canada. Even before the first trees were planted, contacts were established with Italian traders and the Dutch." read more

Agrocalidad, Ecuador's Agency for Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control, officially confirmed the presence of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) fungus on a banana farm in El Oro province, immediately activating control measures and declaring a. read more

Flowers Canada (Ontario) (FCO) held its 59th Annual General Meeting and Winter Event at the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre on December 3, 2025. The event was a success with 35 greenhouse flower farms in attendance, in addition to representatives from industry partners from... read more

India and New Zealand have agreed on a free trade agreement. The agreement is meant to boost trade and investment, with New Zealand looking for increased market access for dairy and fruit products, while India is focusing on facilitating the movement of skilled professionals and IT services. read more

The Spanish berry specialist El Pinar is advancing its growth strategy in the fresh fruit business by integrating Kyriazis Strawberries, a strawberry producer in Greece. This strategic move allows for the development of a strong Greek fruit offering targeted at both the domestic market and, primarily, at. read more

The next edition of the Blueberry School, organized by Fall Creek in the Netherlands, once again brought together blueberry producers, technical advisors, and representatives of companies from all over Europe. The event was also attended by a large number of growers. read more

Approaching the end of the year! Let's refresh our memories on the month of October. In the Netherlands, Schneider B.V. was declared bankrupt, while Royal Van Zanten's flower bulb company announced it will close its doors in 2026 after 164 years. At the same time, the international read more

In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are being exported to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; however, growers are facing challenges. read more

Egipt osiągnął w tym roku znaczący sukces na amerykańskim rynku, dostarczając rekordowe ilości czosnku do Stanów Zjednoczonych, jak podaje EastFruit. read more

The New Zealand machine manufacturer CR Automation collaborates closely with the fruit industry to create solutions that guarantee fruits meet export standards. One of the solutions developed to address the issue of pest contamination, which was affecting exports to important markets, is a high-pressure fruit washer. read more

The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is denouncing cases of fraud involving foreign pears being sold as French after two cases were discovered in the Ile-de-France region. The pears in question are from Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. The discovery was made following a series of tips received by ANPP around the 6th. read more

The novelty coleus Lime Edge (marketed internationally as Skeletal) has been named the 2025-26 Flower of the Year in Japan. The award is presented by the Japan Flower Selection Association (JFSA) following an intensive, multi-stage trialing and evaluation process that recognizes standout plants. read more