The raspberry supply from Mexico is becoming more balanced. "Two weeks ago, there was an abundance of raspberries. With Christmas and New Year's falling in the middle of the week, it's always very challenging to distribute everything, so I believe there was pressure on the market to allocate resources correctly." read more

Od 11 do 16 marca 2026 r. East-West Trade & Consulting poprowadzi misję handlową do Indii dla firm działających w branży ogrodnictwa, florystyki i technologii związanych z szklarniami. Misja ma na celu dostarczenie wglądu w rynek, zorganizowanie spotkań biznesowych oraz bezpośredniego dostępu do rynku. read more

Planters of fruits in Israel have noticed an increasing strain on their export markets as orders from various European retailers decrease, resulting in certain portions of the mango and citrus harvest remaining unsold. As per reports from the public broadcaster Kan 11, as cited by Monodweiss, growers are expressing concerns about a potential "impending collapse" in certain areas. read more

Green-skinned avocado varieties from Kenya, traditionally sold in the local market, have recently become more significant due to increasing foreign demand and attractive prices in the previous season, occasionally reaching levels as high as those of the Hass variety. This change has prompted growers to focus more on these varieties... read more

The Dutch tulip cutting season has been officially launched in the Netherlands with National Tulip Day in Amsterdam. On Museumplein, thousands of visitors gathered to pick free tulips from a large temporary picking garden, marking the start of the new season. The event, held annually in the Dutch read more

Heavy rainfall in Spain is having a negative impact on the cultivation of avocados. Xavier Halsberghe from the Spanish company Eurofresh stated, "When it rains, there is no harvesting. At the moment, there is a lot of rain and wind in Spain, which makes it almost impossible to pick." This has led to a decrease in the supply of avocados. read more

The citrus sector in Turkey is experiencing major challenges in the marketing year 2025/26. Orange and lemon production has been significantly reduced due to severe frost and extreme weather conditions, while tangerine output is expected to recover due to the resilience of early varieties. High inflation and volatile conditions are also impacting the sector. read more

Cherry prices in Vietnam have dropped significantly this season as importers have increased volumes due to shortages last year, but demand has not increased accordingly. Importers providing cherries from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are currently selling large cherries for around VND900,000 per kilogram. read more

Bhopal is going to get a new and fragrant identity as the "Bhopal Rose City," with preparations in progress to host the esteemed World Rose Convention in 2028. The announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh's Minister for Horticulture and Food Processing, Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah, during the closing… read more

The forest fires in the Ñuble and Biobío regions have caused a major social and environmental crisis in Chile, destroying thousands of hectares, impacting communities, and resulting in the loss of many homes. However, according to sources in the fruit sector, their impact on export fruit has been minimal. read more

Atlixco, in Puebla, has established itself as a key center for tulip cultivation in Mexico, particularly during January and February, when local nurseries prepare up to 210,000 pots to meet demand for Valentine's Day. Tulips, which require low temperatures, are grown in controlled-cold… read more

India is currently experiencing a structural shortage of fresh raspberries, which is increasingly driving the growth of local breeding and domestic production, according to a report by EastFruit. read more

With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, flower markets all over China are buzzing with activity as an increasing number of customers search for potted plants and floral decorations for the upcoming new year. At the Beijing Flower Trading Center, flowers in various colors and varieties are drawing in customers. read more

Black currant production in Poland is at a world-class level - and the best example is the farm of Jarosław Peczek from Józefów (Łódź Voivodeship). In July 2025, a record yield of 19,813 kg of black currants was achieved on 1 hectare of land. This is the highest read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are now looking to receive compensation from the government as discussions advance on an agreement regarding agri-foods with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc have been impacted. read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

Tysiące traktorów wycofują się z blokad na krajowych autostradach i na kontrolnych punktach odprawy na granicach Grecji, kończąc 54 kolejne dni najbardziej dynamicznych mobilizacji rolniczych, jakie kraj ten widział w ciągu ostatnich 35 lat. Wycofywanie rozpoczęło się wczoraj (21. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri expects a 10 per cent increase in its annual exports to reach 236 million trays in 2030, up from approximately 214 million trays in 2025, driven by continued growth in supply. read more

Dwie pułapki fotograficzne zostały zainstalowane, aby uchwycić dziką przyrodę, która zamieszkuje lasy obszaru agroleśnictwa Sixaola, chronionego obszaru dla przemysłu bananowego w południowo-karaibskim regionie Kostaryki. read more

Asiafruit Newsletter is a new, weekly summary of news and updates in the fresh produce industry in Asia, presented by Asiafruit Magazine. read more