In 2025, Azerbaijan imported 536 tonnes of avocados worth $2.7 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This marked a 10% increase in import volumes compared to 2024, while the total value decreased by 25%, suggesting a drop in average prices. Peru maintained its position as the top supplier, providing 315 tonnes. read more

Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) has announced that the fungicide Kenja (isofetamid) was recently approved for use on greenhouse ornamental crops to control botrytis. "Many thanks to ISK Biosciences Corporation for supporting this use," said FCG in a statement. "Many thanks to Agriculture and[...]" read more

A pilot shipment of avocados from Zambia is being exported through Walvis Bay in Namibia to Europe, as part of efforts to develop alternative logistics routes. The shipment, handled by Transworld Cargo, includes 24 tons of avocados transported in a controlled atmosphere container. read more

Global air cargo started 2026 with increased volumes, although developments in the Middle East are affecting operations and pricing. According to the International Air Transport Association, cargo volumes rose by 5.6 per cent year-on-year in January, with international routes up 7.2 per cent. read more

Each year from April 2 to 7, the Oranje Nassau Pavilion at Keukenhof, in the Netherlands, hosts the annual Rose Show — one of the largest dedicated rose exhibitions in the world. Growers, traders, and breeders from the international rose industry are invited to present their roses. read more

Brazil is preparing for a ginger campaign with increased supply, despite facing competition from China, logistical uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions impacting transportation costs in the international market. Patrick Santana, the sales director of Santana, stated this. read more

Nowe technologie cyfrowe umożliwiają australijskim plantatorom redukcję kosztów eksportu i minimalizację ryzyka odrzucenia przesyłek, ponieważ branża poszukuje praktycznych sposobów zarządzania rosnącymi wymaganiami dotyczącymi zgodności. Dla firmy Result Group, głównym celem było uproszczenie systemów plantatorów. read more

South African fruit exporters are still experiencing significant disruptions in the Middle East due to the conflict in Iran, with approximately 90 per cent of shipments to the region by sea being affected, as reported in a video on the Al Jazeera website. read more

More. Go to the article read more

More. Go to the article read more

Amazon has expanded its dedicated air cargo service, Amazon Air, to Northeast India by launching new routes connecting Kolkata and Guwahati. This expansion aims to enhance delivery speeds by up to five times in all seven sister states - Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, read more

Horticultural Brand Management Australia (HBMA) has announced a change in its board, expressing gratitude to long-serving member Laurie Thompson for his contributions since the organization's establishment and welcoming Robert Thompson as a new director. read more

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced the appointment of Ben Baldwin as its new chief executive officer, starting from 13 April 2026. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has welcomed the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association as a new member of the global organization, following approval by members during the AIPH General Meeting held as part of AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026. Established in 1989 under a read more

A carrot producer in Ireland has stopped its operations after a High Court decision to wind up Hughes Agriculture and Farming Limited and appoint a liquidator. The company, located in Kells, Kilkenny, managed approximately 283 hectares of land growing crops such as carrots, parsnips, pumpkins, cereals, and flowers. read more

Eurosemillas, the company that owns the rights to the late mandarin variety Tang Gold, has announced that the maximum planned area for this protected variety has been reached in Italy. This achievement represents a significant step in solidifying and increasing Tang Gold's footprint in the Italian market. read more

The Dutch manufacturer Holland Green Machine, which regularly participates in the HortiContact trade show in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, introduced three upgraded spraying robots at the event. Each robot is designed to meet specific requirements in greenhouse crop protection. The first one is a robot specifically developed for tomatoes. read more

Banana production has resumed in Panama on a limited scale as part of a trial phase to assess fruit performance and packing plant operations during the reactivation of activities. The current focus is on supplying the local market, with conditions for resuming exports being reviewed. read more

Tran Van Chuc, Sales & Purchasing Director at Truong An Trading Service Import & Export Co. Ltd. in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, received the first new season squash on March 4th. They received the Marron d'Or variety, which is the most premium squash variety grown under GlobalGAP standards in New Zealand. read more

SPAR Austria Group continues expansion. In 2025, the SPAR Austria Group achieved sales of €22.3 billion through 3,326 stores operating in Austria and five neighboring countries. Hans K. Reisch, CEO of SPAR Austria, stated: "A high quality of life includes a well-developed, easily accessible local supply." read more