Domestic apples were the main supply, with varieties like Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold being the most common for this time of year. Wellant and Tenroy were also notable. Italy's contribution primarily included Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Golden varieties. read more

Tosca, a global leader in reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, has announced today the publication of its Sustainability Report 2025, Driving Change Together, highlighting the significant progress made towards its objectives. read more

The British fulfilment specialist arena.online has opened its first warehouse in the Netherlands, marking its expansion into Europe for the first time. With over 19 years of experience in the flowers and plants industry, arena.online delivers to millions of customers across the UK each year, and its new venture into Europe signifies a significant milestone for the company. read more

The approaching grape season in India is being met with caution by traders, but Cyril Chakranarayan of Olive Import Export is more optimistic, anticipating a better performance compared to last year. "Key production areas like Nashik and Sangli, which are major suppliers of grapes in India, are expected to... read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members throughout Italy, closes the summer settlement of 2025 with a growing result, despite a year marked by significant production declines. A total of 28 million and 700 thousand euros have been distributed to the members. read more

Within just over two weeks, the second Sa Dec Ornamental Flower Plant Festival will be officially launched in Sa Dec Ward, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Currently, flower growers in the flower villages of Sa Dec Ward are diligently taking care of their plants in anticipation of the festival and the 2026 Lunar New Year. read more

Nikolaos Giontis, the owner of Greek fresh produce exporter Giontis PC, has stated that Greek kiwi production is currently increasing. He mentioned that this year's kiwifruit production has risen by about 7% compared to 2024, showing a consistent upward trajectory for the industry. This growth is mainly attributed to read more

Turkey's catastrophic spring frost in April 2025 wiped out nearly 98% of its apricot crop, especially in Malatya, the key producing region. This sudden shortage has caused global prices for dried apricots to skyrocket and left buyers urgently seeking new sources. For Georgia, this has opened a
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What started as a simple act of generosity has evolved into an ambitious collaboration between flowers and music. Earlier this year, Deliflor Americas began donating bouquets for J Balvin's "Back to the Rayo – North America Tour 2025," with the concept of allowing the artist to toss vibrant bouquets. read more

Rosja znacząco zwiększyła import gruzińskich jabłek w 2025 roku, kupując prawie cały krajowy zbiór i osiągając najwyższy poziom od 17 lat. Według danych celników gruzińskich, Rosja importowała 13 700 ton jabłek o wartości 8,7 miliona dolarów w okresie styczeń–październik 2025 roku, więcej niż read more

The Supreme People's Court of China has upheld an administrative penalty for the unauthorized production, propagation, and sale of the protected IFG Six grape variety in Yunnan province, as stated in a ruling issued in early December. The decision validates a previous determination by the Binchuan authorities. read more

Cameroon's banana exports decreased in November 2025, with shipments down by 45.5 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Data from the Banana Association of Cameroon shows that volumes dropped from 27,007 tons to 18,562 tons year-on-year. The decline is attributed to reduced shipments from the country's banana industry. read more

In Dharwad district, India, an increasing number of mango producers have transitioned to organic farming and are attracting attention from international markets. Some export shipments were previously turned down due to technical issues, prompting growers to reassess their packing, storage, and handling procedures. read more

South African litchis have experienced a remarkable recovery since last year. In late 2024, the Laughing Waters brand faced one of the worst crops in 25 years, due to various climatic changes that heavily impacted Bekfontein Farm in the Onderberg region of Mpumalanga Province. read more

The collapse of Ecuadorian papaya exports was not caused by a market adjustment, but rather by a sanitary crisis. Álex Bustos Guerra, the general manager of GreenControl-LA, explains that the country's exports dropped from 9,285 tons in 2011 to just 200 kilos in 2024. This drastic decline is directly related to the sanitary issues. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia has implemented emergency measures to deal with the increasing prices of vegetables caused by supply disruptions in various states. Reports by the New Straits Times indicate that prices of certain vegetables have surged, with some even tripling in price. read more

The papaya season in Panama for 2025 has begun, with some subtle differences. Maryan Safi de Aguilar, the manager of Panafruit S.A.'s packing plant, mentioned that the company had a transitional year as it adjusted to a new farm and dealt with unpredictable weather conditions. These factors have hindered the anticipated growth in. read more

Uzbek agricultural producers are increasing their presence in Middle Eastern and European markets by sending new shipments of fresh, dried, and freeze-dried fruit. According to the Dunyo news agency, 23 tons of kishmish raisins were recently delivered to Kuwait as part of an export contract with Nassar. read more

Iranian apple imports to India are stable, with quantities similar to last year, according to Aliyar Sehal from Fruco EXIM. "Iranian exporters started shipping Red apples in October, and the first shipments arrived at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port within 8 to 10 days, providing them with an early market opportunity before." read more

On December 8th, during the 8th Gala of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, initiatives and entrepreneurs who effectively respond to the challenges of the modern world were honored. Among the awardees was the company Dr. Berry, recognized for its innovative projects combining read more