Filiz Ozcan, a resident of the Susehri district of Sivas, has turned her hobby of peony cultivation into a successful agricultural business. With the help of her family, the production has rapidly grown to cover 1.1 hectares of land and her products are now sold all over Turkey. read more

At Kraaijeveld, the locally grown Egyptian spring onion season is about to start again. "The first shipment of the season from Egypt is expected in mid to late October. The crops are looking promising, and it seems like we will begin harvesting earlier than last year. This early harvest from Egypt... read more

The export season for Moldovan plums in 2025 started later than usual, with a delay of nearly three weeks due to an unstable spring. Initial prices for the new crop were around 17-18 MDL/kg (€0.90). Wholesale prices then decreased steadily, hitting their lowest point of the season only in late July. By early read more

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Yesterday, the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica concluded, bringing together the global fruit and vegetable industry in Hong Kong. The fair is a recurring event on the calendar of events involving the Italian collective, which this year includes the participation of Infia, Origine Group, and Unifrutti Group. read more

After 11 weeks of decline, Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) stabilized this week. This stability is the result of opposing trends in different trade lanes. While a significant increase in Transpacific rates pushed the index up, a major drop in Asia-Europe rates counterbalanced this surge. read more

IFCO has announced the opening of its new service center in Dallas, Texas. The facility is part of the company's North American expansion for reusable packaging in fresh food supply chains. Dallas was chosen for its central location and access to major transportation routes, allowing IFCO to. read more

Due to the Onam festival, flower sales surged at the Thovalai flower market as people from Kerala and the district flocked to the market on Wednesday and Thursday. Thovalai, famous for its fragrant flowers, experienced a high number of visitors, including buyers from Kerala and across Kanniyakumari. read more

On September 2 and 3, 2025, VLAM once again participated in the Four Oaks trade fair in the United Kingdom. This year, eleven Flemish nurseries stood together at the shared pavilion. It was a strategic move to have a strong presence in a key export market, as the UK continues to be one of the most important destinations for Flemish exports. read more

Rząd szwedzki ogłosił plany tymczasowego obniżenia podatku od wartości dodanej (VAT) na żywność do 6% w ramach zbliżającego się projektu budżetu na rok wyborczy. Premier Ulf Kristersson oświadczył w czwartek, że środek ten ma na celu wsparcie gospodarstw domowych i szerszej gospodarki w obliczu słabego wzrostu. read more

This week, prices of imported avocados, blueberries, and Xinjiang plums rose significantly due to reduced supply. At the same time, Vietnamese durian arrivals are increasing, with prices lower than last week, and the first batch of Cambodian durians has entered the market. Peruvian avocados are... read more

Blueberries from Zimbabwe can now be exported to the Chinese market for the very first time, following the signing of a new protocol between the two countries in Beijing. The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) welcomes the agreement, which opens the door for local growers to expand into a new market. read more

The Vietnamese fruits are attracting international attention at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, which is being held from September 3-5 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, China. This trade fair has gathered 760 exhibitors from 42 countries and territories and is anticipated to draw approximately 13,500 visitors. read more

The main banana distributor in China, Dole China, and the leading seed company Rijk Zwaan were the big winners of the ASIA FRUIT AWARDS 2025, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the fruit and vegetable sector in Asia. The ceremony took place yesterday. read more

In the Netherlands in 2024, renewable raw materials accounted for 33% of the substrates and potting soil used in the professional market, as reported in the annual report of the Covenant on the Environmental Impact of Potting Soil and Substrates. This indicates a growth trend in the use of sustainable materials in the industry. read more

Dorvalandro SRL, located in Mîndresti village, Telenești district, is continuing its plum exports to the European Union despite a season characterized by frosts and hailstorms. Managing director Adrian Caldare stated that over 80% of the harvest has been preserved, and the quality of the fruit remains high. read more

Last Wednesday, more than 100 growers attended the customer day at Florensis in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, the Netherlands. The event featured a nice barbecue and presentations on resilient cultivation by several guest speakers. Colleagues from Florensis and growers engaged in discussions throughout the day. read more

A research team from the Society for Education and Environmental Development (SEED) in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, has documented a rare orchid Gastrochilus pechei (Rchb.f.) Kuntze for the first time in India during a field survey at Vijoynagar, in the eastern district of the state. read more

A greenhouse for tropical and subtropical plants covering an area of approximately 330 square meters will be opened at VDNKh and will be included as part of Russia's first bio-cluster. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in guided tours of the facility, as well as attend workshops, lectures, and other events. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, announced this initiative. read more

Daniele Veri Vivai said that the production of peaches and nectarines does not have to end in late August or early September in northern Italy. They offer late varieties that combine size and good flavor, with harvesting that lasts until the end of September and even until early October for some. read more