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The pineapple grower-exporter Aqina Fruits experienced a fourfold increase in its international shipments in 2025, driven by high demand from markets in Asia and the Middle East. read more

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Global Victoria is looking for applications from Victorian horticultural producers who are ready to export to participate in the first trade mission of the Australian state to Fresh Produce India, scheduled for 16-17 April 2026 in Mumbai. read more

The A$9 million Centre for Australian Horticultural Market Access was officially opened in Ourimbah, New South Wales on 25 February, providing a boost to the industry's R&D capacity. read more

The residents of the Greek prefecture located on the borders with Bulgaria and Turkey witnessed the destruction of their farms and homes by a massive flood from the Evros River last week. Now that the waters are receding, the garlic farmers of this prefecture, which shares the same name as the river, ... read more

The imported fruit market in China is no longer just about buying any fruit. Success now hinges on providing the right fruit, at the right price, and at the right time. While import volumes are increasing, prices are facing downward pressure, highlighting the importance of being efficient and dependable suppliers. read more

At the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), Coopérative U announced that it had joined a new French agricultural supply chain: Filière Poireau U. They have contracted for more than 700 tons with GPLM (Manche Producers' Group), Priméale France, and Planète Végétal for a certain period. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 67.2% year-on-year to reach US$875.33 million by February 15. This growth was driven by increased demand and a significant rise in pistachio shipments, as reported by the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The positive trend continued into February. read more

Mauritanian farmers and exporters are facing challenges in exporting watermelon shipments to Morocco due to high taxes. Recent reports indicate that Moroccan authorities have imposed fees of up to MAD 90,000 (US$9,000) per 24-ton shipment. A source from Mauritania has confirmed the high customs rates. read more

Italian pears will be available for a couple more months, until the end of April. These include the Abate variety and the main winter varieties. The Williams variety is now in its final stages. Despite the general drop in production in Italy in 2025, our inventory management ensures a continued supply. read more

A national agricultural research institute and the University of Tsukuba in Japan have collaborated to develop a new variety of muskmelon that can be ripened on demand. This innovation aims to address the fruit's short shelf life and export limitations by targeting a gene responsible for ethylene production, a key plant hormone. read more

Fischer Farms' modular growing system is now up and running in Abu Dhabi, marking the company's first operational installation outside the United Kingdom. The setup is currently producing short-cycle leafy greens and herbs, and also functions as a practical demonstration site for growers, partners, and potential customers. read more

Lidl Italia has obtained certification for Gender Equality UNI/PdR 125:2022, following the validation of its management system by the certifying body Afnor. The recognition, valid for three years, attests the adoption of 33 indicators related to six areas. read more

The "2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) and Floral Technology Exhibition (FTE)" officially began on February 27 at the Floral Industry Innovation Park in Tainan, Taiwan. With the theme "Blooming Taiwan," this year's joint event signifies a strategic change for the industry, with a focus on three core… read more

On December 1, India's Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry initiated a trial export shipment of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin oranges from Meghalaya to Dubai, in collaboration with Meghalaya's Ministry of Agriculture and farmers' welfare. This initiative is part of the efforts to boost exports of these oranges. read more

Belarusian apple producer Arnika-Agro, located in the Mogilev region, harvested over 7,000 tonnes of apples in 2025, despite spring frosts that impacted orchards nationwide. The company is currently the top national producer in terms of total apple yield and manages almost 200 hectares of apple orchards. read more

The global blueberry market continues to show rapid growth in both production and consumption. However, as supply increases, competition among producing countries is also becoming more intense. Ukraine, which has developed its own commercial blueberry industry over the past decade, is now entering a new phase. read more

Jako producent cykorii trzeciego pokolenia z serca regionu Hauts-de-France, Pierrick Capelle postanowił rozpocząć produkcję korzeniową w 2010 roku. Jest to decyzja podyktowana ambicją zapewnienia wszystkim producentom dostępu do tej samej jakości cykorii, co w przypadku dużych producentów cykorii. "Nie sprzedaję tylko pięknej read more

The 2026 asparagus harvest season in Mexico started in the municipality of Caborca. State Governor Alfonso announced, "Today we begin Sonora's 2026 asparagus season from Caborca, consolidating our national leadership in this strategic crop, creating jobs, and strengthening the economy of our state." read more