India is the second-largest producer of floriculture crops after China, yet our export potential is below 6%, said Manjunath Angadi, deputy director of the Department of Horticulture. He made these comments while inaugurating a one-day industry meeting for the floriculture mission on the theme 'Advancing'. read more

Italian food retail sector, including major foreign operators, experienced a 3% increase in turnover in 2024, according to Mediobanca. This growth followed price-driven increases of 7.6% in 2022 and 7.7% in 2023, as revealed by a study conducted by Mediobanca. read more

On April 15, the International Trade Centre (ITC) organized a technical seminar and practical workshop in Bishkek to assist in the growth of Kyrgyzstan's dried fruit industry. The event was part of the EU-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia project and took place at the "Tekhnolog" training center of Kyrgyz State... read more

Ananas from Costa Rica are experiencing a successful year. Prices have reached levels unprecedented in over ten years, and producers are seeing a notable increase in exports due to various external and internal factors. The global shortage of orange and apple juices has also contributed to this trend. read more

"Growers now operate much larger facilities than before, but due to the shortage of available labor, sampling and measuring in the greenhouse have not scaled up in line with the greenhouse size. With our technology, they can scan thousands of plants in a consistent manner," says Adam Greenberg from iUNU. read more

Every year, National Orchid Day is celebrated across the United States of America (USA) on April 16. The annual event is dedicated to celebrating and honoring one of the most diverse and captivating families of flowering plants—orchids. These flowers are renowned for their intricate beauty. read more

This year, Ball Horticultural Company (China Team) has adopted a new and innovative approach to its Pack Trial. Moving away from the traditional greenhouse-focused format, the exhibition now incorporates more closely with gardens and landscape settings, showcasing color themes and diversity. read more

The mangosteen harvest in Indonesia has just begun. Also called the 'Queen of Fruits', mangosteen is cultivated in Padang, Sumatra, as well as Purwakarta and Sukabumi in Java. Minyaci Kehidupan Indonesia harvests the fruit twice a year, first in January and February, and then again. read more

The Trump administration has announced the introduction of new tariffs on tomato imports from Mexico in an attempt to protect American growers, as reported by the New York Post. Starting from July 14, most Mexican tomatoes will be subject to these tariffs. read more

The damage to orchards cultivating a wide variety of fruits that the freezing weather has caused in Turkey is unprecedented, according to Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Aksun. "Recent severe frosts across Turkey have caused..." read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii domagają się interwencji państwa po dotkliwych szkodach wywołanych przez mrozy na produkcji sadowniczej w kraju, jak podaje Ziarul Financiar. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" zwróciło uwagę na potencjalny wzrost. read more

The prices of bananas from the main suppliers remained unchanged this week, with no reported changes for countries like Belize, Cameroon, Colombia, and Costa Rica. For instance, the average price of bananas from Belize remained stable at £1.05, the same as last week's average. Similarly, the prices of bananas from Cameroon... read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

The persimmon harvest is currently taking place at First Fresh in New Zealand. The early Fuyu variety was harvested this week, approximately a week earlier than in the past three years. The initial produce is being sent to the growing New Zealand domestic market. "Awareness of the availability, benefits, and great" read more

TKL Logistics Limited (formerly Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics) has played a critical role in the early success of the kiwifruit season. TKL coordinates the arrival and dispatch of all Zespri branded kiwifruit through ports around New Zealand to key international markets. TKL is a company owned by read more

The Cooperative M'Brouka, a citrus growers' cooperative from Morocco with almost 60 years of history, is presenting itself to potential fresh produce buyers in Southeast Asia during the prestigious trade mission organized by FAO and EBRD on April 22-25, 2025. Situated in the fertile Souss Valley in southern Morocco, they are showcasing their products to expand their market reach. read more

Since the end of March, the first organic cucumbers from local cultivation in Brandenburg have been available in the approximately 50 Alnatura Super Natur markets in northern and eastern Germany. This season, Landgut Pretschen in the Spree Forest has started growing a variety of cucumbers. read more

Geographical Indication products, such as the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, are an example of ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world thanks to their presence in international markets and the territory they naturally carry with them. This reflection arises from the Consortium of the Orange. read more

Egyptian mangoes, marking a notable increase compared to the previous season. This growth in mango exports highlights the strong demand for Egyptian produce in the Turkish market. read more