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A South African exporter supplying to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent is expressing skepticism about the commonly repeated narrative of a surplus of citrus in the Northern Hemisphere at the beginning of South Africa's citrus season. He believes that this narrative is actually wishful thinking. read more

The Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) was recently identified in Northwest Tasmania, marking Australia's initial exposure to the pathogen. For New Zealand growers, this detection serves as a reminder of the significance of maintaining vigilance against a preexisting but well-controlled threat. PMTV was first... read more

Easier phytosanitary protocols concerning citrus black spot could boost South African orange exports to Russia. The Port of St. Petersburg has served as a key entry point for fruit exports from South Africa for the last 15 years. Export data indicates that as of September 1, the beginning of week 34, 5.1 million... read more

Aquilegia oxysepala, the most common columbine species in northeast China, shows great promise for future uses. Understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms that determine flower coloration is essential for advancing innovative breeding processes. read more

Australian fruit and vegetable production in 2025-26 is expected to decrease, primarily because of limited irrigation access and increased water costs in the Murray-Darling Basin. ABARES predicts that total vegetable production will amount to 3.6 million tons, a 5% decrease compared to last year but consistent with the trend. read more

Starting in September, PENNY will start selling pineapples without crowns across Germany. The crowns will be removed during the harvesting process. This change offers several benefits, as the crown typically makes up about 25% of the fruit's volume, leading to reduced packaging and transportation costs. read more

Hungary is preparing for its weakest apple harvest in recorded history, as poor weather and a reduction in orchard area impact volumes, according to Világgazdaság. "This year is shaping up to bring the lowest apple yield ever recorded in Hungary," said Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced a ban on the import and transit of fruits, except table grapes, and vine seeds (partim Vitis L.) to the Canary Islands from countries where phylloxera is present. This measure is intended to safeguard the vineyards in the Canary Islands. read more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotkał się z prezydentem Rosji Władimirem Putinem i prezydentem Chin Xi Jinpingiem podczas swojej pierwszej wizyty w Chinach od siedmiu lat. Spotkanie odbyło się podczas szczytu Organizacji Współpracy Szanghajskiej (SCO), gdzie trzej liderzy publicznie pojawili się, trzymając się za ręce. Xi...

During his first visit to China in seven years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting took place at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where the three leaders appeared publicly holding hands. Xi... read more

At Volmary, an international producer and distributor of high-quality young plants, precision and efficiency are at the core of operations. Ensuring strong, uniform germination is crucial for delivering dependable young plant material, but manual usable plant counts are time-consuming. read more

China's grape export season has started. "Red grapes continue to be the most popular variety for export and represent the majority of sales. However, the demand for red grapes has been slow since exports began in June, with sales reaching only about half of previous levels. Customers have become more read more

As South Africa approaches the end of the citrus season, the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) is impressed by the measures taken by producers to promote sustainability. read more

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama - the largest economic association in the country - has welcomed the return of Chiquita, which was confirmed over the weekend of week 35. read more

The mango sector, as reported by reefertrends, collapsed after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Brazil. Brazilian producers redirected their shipments to Europe, leading to market saturation, affecting Israeli exports, and. read more

The Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of Panama - the largest business association in the country - has expressed its satisfaction with the return of the banana company Chiquita, whose comeback was confirmed over the weekend. read more

OZblu, the premium blueberry brand owned by United Exports, will introduce a trademarked Chinese brand name 蓝有 (Lán Yǒu) at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong. read more

Six weeks after the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement ended, Mexican growers are struggling to adapt to the imposition of dumping tariffs on exports to the United States, which continues to be a burden, according to Jorge Manuel Del Toro Chávez, general director of Finka. "The reality is that the tariffs..." read more

Eksport tegorocznych greckich jabłek do Egiptu rozpoczął się w dobrym tempie. Egipt tradycyjnie jest najważniejszym rynkiem zbytu dla greckich jabłek, absorbując, zgodnie z najnowszymi pełnymi oficjalnymi danymi Hellenic Statistical Authority, 62,73% eksportu greckich jabłek w 2024 roku. Jako pan Amer Elsherbiny, read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September" read more