The second workshop on the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Pest Database, with the aim of enhancing regional cooperation in plant health, biosecurity, and pest data management, took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The event was organized by CABI, the Department of Agriculture (DOA) Malaysia, and read more

The hispano citrus season is in full swing, which means that the flagship Llusar from Guido Fruit is once again hitting the shelves. The Flemish importer has maintained a partnership with the renowned brand for more than 20 years, and this winter too, trucks from Spanish Llusar are travelling. read more

Karnataka has made significant contributions to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and is now extending its support for the Dhwaja Arohan, the hoisting of a 22-foot religious flag marking the completion of temple construction. For the ceremony scheduled on 25 November, large quantities of flowers have been prepared. read more

From the hand harvesting of seaweed fronds by fishermen along the South African coast to the finished and sustainable product that enhances the quality and productivity of agricultural crops in 80 countries around the world. In the middle lies the work of the new K-Adriatica plant in South Africa, located in Cape Town. read more

Amidst opposition to the International Flower Market being located within the Horticulture Research Centre at Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK) Campus in Bengaluru, and demands for 10 acres instead of five, the government is exploring alternative land options in the area to accommodate the project. read more

During the expansion phase, the orange campaign is starting, with the first arrivals of the Tarocco variety. Demand is still low for clementines, while the first mandarins are being reported. Artichoke demand is beginning to rise, with high volumes for turnip tops, but the demand is still static. read more

Among the projects that Lidl Italy is carrying out for the fruit and vegetable department, the one related to avocados is certainly one of the most significant. And not by chance. National per capita consumption has exponentially increased from 100 to 800 grams per year in ten. read more

The 2024/25 citrus harvest at Cooperativa Morgia is shaping up to be one of the most unusual in recent years. "The drought and summer heat significantly impacted the size of the fruit, especially the early clementines," explains Managing Director Francesco Graziani. "The fruit was smaller than read more

The review, conducted by researchers from the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and partner institutes and published in Foods, explores global potato processing trends and China's role in the industry. The study utilizes data from FAOSTAT and UN Comtrade datasets. read more

In the first nine months of 2025, Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables showed a divergent trend between volumes and values. According to data compiled by FEPEX based on the Customs and Special Taxes Department - as reported on Revista Mercatos.com - the total exported amount. read more

Listopad zazwyczaj jest jednym z najmniejszych miesięcy sprzedaży w ciągu roku na Karlsruher Rynku Hurtowym. W firmie Sahin GmbH, z siedzibą tam i znanej z szerokiego wyboru tureckich owoców i warzyw, obecnie zachodzi tradycyjna zmiana sezonowa dla niektórych produktów. "Turecki" read more

Mimo że miejscowi mieszkańcy wcześniej się przygotowali, szybkie i długotrwałe podnoszenie się poziomu wód powodziowych sprawiło, że setki gospodarstw domowych uprawiających kwiaty na rynek Nowego Roku Księżycowego (Tet) w Da Nang straciły wszystko. Lokalne władze teraz starają się opracować rozwiązania naprawcze i wesprzeć dotknięte społeczności. read more

South Africa's 2025 table grape season continued to build momentum by Week 46, with packing underway in the Northern Provinces and the Orange River. Although overall export volumes remained below last year's levels, packing volumes were higher. By Week 46, 958,421 cartons had been inspected for. read more

Pierwsze egipskie truskawki sezonu trafiają na rynek. Branża wychodzi z trudnego okresu sadzenia, zaznaczonego problemami z jakością siewek, tylko po to, by zmierzyć się z spadkiem wartości. Jednak według kilku producentów, w tym sezonie spodziewane są rekordowe wolumeny eksportu. read more

The Essential Costa Rica country brand has introduced a pineapple promotion in key European markets as part of its international campaign "The Natural Choice". read more

An earlier start to the strawberry season in Egypt has led Egyptair to seek assistance from airfreight company AirMaster in setting up additional services for exporting perishable goods from the country. read more

Mauritania’s National Society for Rural Development (Sonader) recently welcomed a visit from the Spanish berry cooperative Cuna de Platero. The visit was part of a government initiative to attract foreign investment in agriculture and other important sectors by forming partnerships with prominent international companies. read more

India has approved the first pilot shipment of Chilean fruit that will undergo cold treatment during transit, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. The pilot program will include a variety of Chilean fruits such as cherries, stone fruit, apples, pears, and citrus. read more

Sonia Red and Sonia White, the most sought-after flowers in the market, can now be grown in Punjab without the need for a passport. The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has introduced cultivation technology for two varieties of high-value exotic Dendrobium orchids for the first time in North India, reducing transport costs. This convergence of scientific and commercial advancements is bringing new opportunities to the region. read more

Ralaba, a modest village near Hinjilicut in Odisha's Ganjam district, has transformed from a traditional rice-vegetable cultivation area into a lively hub for tuberose (Rajanigandha) production. This evolution has been facilitated by scientific interventions, institutional support, and the read more