As reported by reefertrends, the harvest began last month and Brad Siebert, CEO of New Zealand Avocado, anticipates a strong start to exports. Initial estimates suggest that the overall volume of the industry is slightly lower compared to last season. However, it is expected that... read more

Picota producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are emphasizing quality, fruit size, and the development of new varieties as they increase their presence in the competitive cherry market. read more

South African fresh produce exporters to the US will face a 30% tariff starting from August 1st. read more

Based on this situation, Alnatura has been exploring alternative scenarios for the continued operation of Alnatura Bio Supermarkets in Switzerland since February 2025. Despite intensive efforts, no new partner has been found who could take over the Alnatura stores in line with the brand and as. read more

The cultivation area for peaches and nectarines in China has generally decreased in recent years. In key production regions such as Shandong and Hebei, some farmers growing conventional peaches have switched to more profitable crops, especially cherries. read more

The smart assistant Tally is now rolling through a EUROSPAR in Vienna and an INTERSPAR in Eisenstadt. Its task is to scan shelves and check if there is enough merchandise available. The goal of deploying Tally is to support employees in their work and enhance the shopping experience. read more

After a successful stonefruit season in Egypt, grower-exporter Pico quickly shifted its focus to grapes, as promising early varieties arrived in good condition, as reported by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

In June, three delegates from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited Australia to explore counter-seasonal horticulture export opportunities. They conducted interviews with Australian growers and horticulture experts to assess the feasibility of future export opportunities. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in Cambodia announced on July 5th that the country can now directly export durian to China. This comes after the approval of 112 Cambodian durian farms and 30 packing facilities. read more

The authorities have addressed concerns about misinformation circulating among stakeholders in the horticulture industry regarding Kenyan avocado exports. They clarified that there has been no discussion or proposal to ban the export of fresh avocados. A recent meeting was held on June 25, 2025, focusing on avocado oil. read more

The current Egyptian sweet potato season has faced more challenges compared to the last season, causing delays in some shipments, according to Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of the fresh produce exporter Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "This sweet potato season was more challenging than previous seasons in Egypt, due to..." read more

NLight, a company specializing in LED horticultural lighting, has announced two new additions to its senior leadership team: Joram Wijnaendts van Resandt as the European Sales Manager for Poland, UK, Ukraine (Northern & Eastern Europe), and Joost van Rooij as the Head of EU Operations, responsible for overseeing operations in the Netherlands, France, and. read more

This year is a milestone for Plants Nouveau as the company celebrates its 20-year anniversary. Since its establishment in 2005, Plants Nouveau has introduced some of the most beloved plants to the North American market—and they are just getting started. Founded by a horticulturist and industry expert. read more

Plastic may never wilt, but it's choking Maharashtra's blooming floriculture industry—prompting MLAs across party lines to call for a ban on artificial flowers. Legislators on Monday raised concerns about the harmful impact of synthetic flowers on public health, the environment, and the. read more

Ukrainian producers have begun selling the first batches of open-field cucumbers. Analysts cited by RBC-Ukraine also report that greenhouse supply remains high. In early July, wholesale prices for cucumbers range from 25 to 35 UAH/kg (€0.58–0.82), which is almost at the same level as last year. read more

In a quiet corner of West Bengal's East Midnapore district, Kolaghat blooms with life every morning. Its flower market, filled with the bright yellows of marigolds and the soft pinks of roses, buzzes with gentle energy. Amid this colorful bustle, young Arup Kumar Ghosh grew up, finding read more

Tornike Latatia, from the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers in Georgia, reports on recent frost impacts on almond yields in Shida Kartli. The frosts have affected orchards, with an anticipated 30-40% reduction in harvest volume. Despite this, forecasts suggest a production of approximately... read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data for bananas, Belize was the sole country among the listed suppliers to exhibit a notable price change. The average price for bananas from Belize decreased to £0.88 per kilogram, compared to the previous week's average of £0.99. This represents a decrease of £0.11, or read more

The fruit and vegetable export industry in Vietnam experienced a significant improvement in June 2025, with total exports reaching almost $810 million. This represented a 31% increase from May and a 20% rise compared to the same period last year. This boost brought the total exports for the first half of the year to $3.1 billion, narrowing the... read more

Bangladesh's vegetable exports have experienced a remarkable recovery, with an increase of over 313% in the fiscal year 2024-25. The Plant Quarantine Centre at Chittagong Seaport reported that sea shipments amounted to 58,766 metric tons, a significant rise from the previous year's 14,202 tons. This resurgence follows years of... read more