A notification issued by the Spanish authorities through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) disclosed the detection of cadmium (a heavy metal) in tomatoes from Morocco. The notification, dated December 22, 2025, with reference number 2025.10314, reports the presence of 0.068 ± 0.009. read more

South African fruit growers achieved increased export volumes in 2025 despite facing higher input costs, market uncertainty, and pesticide withdrawals. The citrus industry, in particular, reached a new record in exports during the 2025 season, packing 203.4 million 15kg-equivalent cartons for export. This marked a 19% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its official currency on 1 January 2026, following the completion of all required convergence criteria and approval by EU finance ministers in July 2025. From that date, the euro will gradually replace the lev at a fixed conversion rate of 1.95583 lev per euro. read more

In 2026, Greek farmers' struggle has taken a step forward after the Christmas festive period, even though the Greek government has yet to respond to their demands. Tomorrow will mark the last day before tractors are set to resume movement. read more

Maersk has appointed Ditlev Blicher as Regional President for North America, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Charles van der Steene, who has held the role since January 2024. Blicher most recently served as Maersk's Regional President for Asia Pacific, a position he has held since 2023. read more

Earlier this year, Proefcentrum Hoogstraten started investigating the possibility of successfully cultivating passion fruit in Belgium. The first fruits have already been harvested, and the initial results look promising. "Our ultimate goal is to replicate the success we had with Charentais melons," read more

The Taiwan Banana Research Institute has developed a new banana cultivar, Tai-Chiao No. 9 (TC9), with resistance to Panama disease. The variety is intended for future deployment beyond Taiwan, pending completion of plant breeders' rights in overseas markets. Bananas are an economically important crop. read more

When assessing the global blueberry industry from a production perspective, Morocco is emerging as one of the highest-yielding systems based on the relationship between productive area and harvested volume. Recent planting and production data indicate that output growth is being driven mainly by Morocco. read more

Flower cultivators in Dharmapuri are distressed as the price of chrysanthemum has dipped to Rs 40 per kg in the market. Farmers have attributed the low prices to the lack of demand and increased production in the district. Chrysanthemum is cultivated on nearly 3,150 hectares across Dharmapuri. read more

Udaipur, the City of Lakes, is renowned for its royal heritage, picturesque beauty, and lively cultural events. As the city transitions into a festive atmosphere filled with colors, fragrances, and graceful elegance, Udaipur truly comes to life. One of the most anticipated seasonal attractions in Udaipur is the Udaipur Flower Show. read more

Interflora Australia has announced the release of a limited-edition floral collaboration inspired by Universal Pictures' latest installment in the Oz universe, Wicked: For Good. The exclusive collection will be accessible nationwide from 5th January to 28th February 2026, with same-day delivery available across the country. read more

Badania przeprowadzone w południowym Wietnamie wykazały, że miejscowe grzyby i aktynobakterie charakteryzują się aktywnością przeciwko więdnięciu Fusarium, chorobie, która dotyka produkcję bananów na całym świecie. Badanie zostało przeprowadzone przez zespół badawczy, w skład którego wchodzili Tran V.T., Dinh T.Q., i Le D.D., i skupiało się na Fusarium oxysporum f. read more

By capitalizing on its distinctive natural resources and enhancing innovation throughout the entire industrial supply chain, Yunnan province in southwest China is turning its floral industry into a cornerstone of high-quality development. This not only highlights beauty but also provides tangible benefits for the local people. read more

France has announced plans to suspend imports of certain fruits that have been found to contain residues of pesticides prohibited within the European Union. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that a decree will be issued to block the entry of the affected produce, with the measure aimed at protecting consumers. read more

The second Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plants Festival in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, attracted more than 1.17 million visitors over nine days, including around 1,700 international visitors, according to local authorities. At the closing ceremony held on Sunday evening, the Dong Thap read more

The ruling National Conference in India has urged the central government to reconsider its decision to allow apple imports from New Zealand under a new trade agreement, citing potential risks for domestic producers in Jammu and Kashmir. Party spokesperson Imran Nabi issued a statement on Thursday regarding this matter. read more

Menas A.S., a citrus producer and exporter in Turkey, has greatly improved its processing capabilities by installing a cutting-edge 8-lane citrus sorting line from Reemoon. Established in 1993 as a family business in Mersin, Menas has an annual export volume of 70,000 tons. read more

W styczniu do października 2025 roku Azerbejdżan importował 2539 ton kiwi o wartości 1,89 miliona dolarów według Komitetu Statystycznego. Oznacza to spadek rok do roku o 12% pod względem objętości i o 10% pod względem wartości. W tym okresie większość importowanych kiwi pochodziła z... read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, mentions that the current demand for apples in Europe is still low. He also notes a slight slowdown in the movement of apples in India. According to him, the demand has remained mostly consistent lately, with orders from local supermarkets still relatively stable. read more

According to the State Statistics Committee, from January to October 2025, Azerbaijan exported 8,455 tonnes of fresh grapes worth USD 8.6 million. This represented a 76% increase in value and a 70% increase in volume compared to the previous year. Russia continued to be the main market, importing 6,630 tonnes valued at USD 6.9 million, showing a 51% increase. read more