Ethiopian Airlines has introduced a new twice-weekly cargo flight service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China. The inaugural flight was greeted with a vibrant ceremony and a traditional water cannon salute upon landing at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. The new flight will be scheduled to operate every week. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is opening a new production and distribution platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome. The new hub is part of the company's strategic plan to consolidate and strengthen its presence in central-southern Italy, with an even more efficient distribution system. read more

Produkcja rodzynek w Południowej Afryce przekroczyła oficjalnie 100 000 ton po raz pierwszy, pomimo trudnych warunków pogodowych. read more

South Africa is waiting for additional communication from the US regarding a new trade agreement, as the local fruit export industry enters a critical week. read more

Increasingly, extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and landslides are also occurring, with significant impacts on health, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism. It is also noted that proactive climate protection and adaptation measures will have significant benefits in the long run. read more

The fresh produce trade in Thailand is being impacted by Cambodia's ban on Thai fruit and vegetable imports that was implemented on June 17, as reported by industry leaders. read more

Taste.com.au survey reveals Aussie shoppers favorite aisles

According to the Dinner Heroes survey by taste.com.au, the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle has emerged as the top favorite, with nearly one in five (16%) of Australians selecting it as their preferred aisle. Boomers particularly enjoyed the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle. read more

Three experts from Koppert will be speaking at two Education Sessions during Cultivate '25 on July 14, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Cultivate, organized by AmericanHort, is a premier horticulture event in North America, offering numerous opportunities for learning and networking. read more

The mango exports from Dinajpur have started this season, with shipments of banana-variety mangoes now reaching several European and Middle Eastern countries. The first consignment of 100 kilograms was recently dispatched, with several more metric tons scheduled for export in phases. The mangoes... read more

Highlands Potplants is poised to take over the cultivation of Portulaca from Sunfriends. Beginning next year, the initial plants will be supplied from Highlands' own nursery on De Jonghlaan in the Netherlands. This guarantees the continuity of this lively seasonal crop, which has been cultivated for many years. read more

The Georgian Farmers' Association (GFA) was established in 2012 with a specific goal: to assist farmers and horticulturists by providing advice on farming techniques and market-focused business strategies, as well as by representing their interests to government and trade partners. "We strive to be the read more

Camposol has announced that the first ocean shipment of fresh Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 season has successfully arrived at Kaohsiung Port in Asia on June 23, marking the beginning of the season in the Asian market. This is made possible by the new shipping routes from Chancay Port in Peru. read more

Zbiory hiszpańskich winogron z regionu Murcji rozpoczynają się około dwóch tygodni później niż zwykle i w tle zwiększonego spożycia. "Zaczynamy zbiory winogron na wybrzeżu, prawie dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle", powiedział José Velasco, dyrektor generalny Grupo El Ciruelo. read more

Popyt na ontaryjskie jabłka nadal pozostaje wysoki. "Poziom zapasów jest niezwykle niski" – mówi Chris Hedges, przewodniczący Ontario Apple Growers. "Na pewno, gdy wiosną zaczęła się retoryka dotycząca ceł ze strony USA, krajowy popyt na jabłka zaczął rosnąć, a od tego czasu zauważyliśmy zwiększone przemieszczenie owoców". read more

It is time to assess the aftermath of the violent storms that struck much of France last week. A total of 57 departments were placed under an orange weather alert on Wednesday. In many areas, the thunderstorms were accompanied by strong winds, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h recorded in some departments. read more

Late in the evening of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, a devastating fire broke out at an ornamental plant nursery in the province of Mantua, Italy. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Despite a swift response from the owner and immediate action by the fire brigade, the blaze destroyed nearly the read more

Malaysia is working on diversifying its durian exports by expanding beyond the popular Musang King variety to include other premium cultivars. Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, emphasized efforts to promote varieties such as Black Thorn, Red Prawn, and Hajah Hasmah. read more

Egypt is quickly consolidating its position in the global citrus market, showing impressive growth in orange exports to Argentina, as reported by EastFruit. According to data from Global Trade Tracker by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina, Egypt supplied 4,800 tons. read more

The technology developed by Siropack, the latest in a long series of patents filed by the company based in Cesenatico, in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, that manufactures automatic food and pharmaceutical packaging machines, has officially been recognized in the United States and Mexico. read more

Recently, the flower cultivation greenhouse in Inner Mongolia, China, constructed by Kingpeng has completed foundation engineering and entered the stage of greenhouse column installation. Covering an area of approximately 5,400 square meters, the greenhouse is mainly used for Phalaenopsis cultivation. Upon… read more