For sale by deadline private treaty closing Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 4:00 pm (unless sold prior), 249 Walker Road East comprises 3.7 hectares of kiwifruit land. The property includes a residential dwelling and a kiwifruit orchard. The orchard consists of 2.65 canopy hectares planted with the Hayward variety. read more

UK: Retail footfall in March fell below expectations. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), mentioned that warmer weather could potentially help maintain footfall in the coming months. However, without an Easter boost in April and ongoing economic concerns, momentum remains uncertain. read more

A field of sunflowers blooming under a black sky planted a seed of positivity in the Bemboka community, strong enough to grow into a beautiful annual attraction for locals and visitors alike. Ryefield Hops is a family-owned business growing hops for Australian craft breweries, including many on read more

From April 10th to April 12th, 2026, the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi) in Beijing once again served as the gathering place for the green industry in Asia and beyond. Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing 2026, China's premier trade fair for horticulture, brought together approximately 700 exhibitors from 20. read more

Morocco's avocado sector experienced a decrease in production during the 2025-2026 season, with total output staying below 70,000 tons and exports surpassing 50,000 tons. This marks a drop of approximately 50 percent compared to the previous season. Abdellah El Yamlahi, the head of the Moroccan Avocado sector, noted this decline. read more

On April 9, a TIR international road transport truck loaded with fresh flowers from Yunnan—including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums—departed from the Xinluosiwan Customs Inspection Center, a pilot site for Kunming's market procurement trade. The truck is scheduled to exit China via. read more

Apple stocks in Europe increased by 14.5 percent year-on-year, reaching 2,742,821 tons as of March 1, 2026, compared to 2,394,942 tons a year earlier. Italy remained the largest holder with 873,268 tons, up from 857,222 tons last year. France followed with 439,423 tons, compared to 421,607 tons. read more

Superplum has launched InstaTrace™, a digital system that provides traceability data for fruit products. Each pack carries a QR code that allows consumers to access information about origin, handling, and testing without requiring an app or login. When scanned, the code provides data on where the fruit came from, how it was handled, and any testing it underwent. read more

The Swiss asparagus season is now gradually gaining momentum. In the last week of March, Caviezel Giovanettoni AG, the exclusive marketing partner in Eastern Switzerland, was already able to source the first white asparagus from the Schmitterhof in Diepoldsau, followed by produce from unheated... read more

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The industry has shown support for growers and communities impacted by the recent cyclone. Although assessments are still in the early stages, initial reports from most growing areas indicate that the impact on kiwifruit has been minimal. So far, the main issues reported include damage. read more

The beginning of raspberry vegetation is a period of accumulation of many threats. In plantations, there is a simultaneous appearance of spider mite pressure and the first colonies of aphids. Lately, in many regions of Poland, there have been frosts that can additionally weaken the plants. In such conditions, effective read more

Egypt's food export sector recorded shipments of 266,000 tons over the past week, distributed across 192 countries, according to data from the National Food Safety Authority. A total of 5,510 export consignments were handled during the period, covering 762 food products. read more

The marketing year 2025-26 on the apple market in Ukraine and Moldova may conclude under pressure, with prices for stored apples anticipated to decrease in the latter half of spring. Market participants in both countries attribute this trend to a mix of economic, technological, and logistical factors. In Ukraine: read more

Mango exporters from Mali are shifting their attention to the Moroccan market as the European Union has suspended imports due to phytosanitary concerns related to fruit flies. "This season, we are depending solely on the Moroccan market, as well as the British market, to export our fruit," stated Niama. read more

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has finalized its preparedness plans for South Africa's 2026 citrus fruit exports, following a successful season last year that saw a 22% increase in volumes. Collaborative planning with the industry in recent weeks has been concentrated on the demand for refrigerated containers... read more

For almost forty years, the Adam brand has been known for offering top-quality fruits and vegetables sourced locally and internationally. Früchte Adam GmbH has long included direct imports from the Mediterranean region, especially from Turkey, Spain, and Italy, as a key part of its product selection. read more

This week, in the fruit wholesale market, prices for Chilean Sweet Mary plums and New Zealand Gala apples increased, while blueberry prices generally declined. Imported durians saw a significant rise in both buyer traffic and supply. According to traders, the recent reduction in availability led to an uptick in demand for durians. read more

The BusinessNZ Network and representatives from the export sector in New Zealand are urging political parties to support the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, citing concerns that delays could restrict market access opportunities. An open letter, endorsed by The BusinessNZ Network and signed by 28 individuals, has been published. read more

"Costa Rica currently produces and exports about 1.2 million boxes of bananas per year, from approximately 40,200 hectares concentrated mainly in the Atlantic region of Limón," says Marcial Chaverri, CEO of Corbana, the organization representing Costa Rican banana producers and exporters. read more