Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial maritime deliveries of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, coming from CMR's partner in Chile, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on 9th December. read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

Australian horticulture is projected to become a $21 billion industry by 2030. read more

Australia’s RMIT University has established a research hub dedicated to developing innovative solutions in renewable energy, improving plant quality, intelligent monitoring of greenhouses, and analysis to unlock the immense potential of protected cropping. read more

The Vietnamese jackfruit has been allowed entry into the Chinese market after the signing of a new protocol on 27th November, as reported by the local publication VietnamPlus. read more

For Little Plum Executive Chef Casey Kusaka, flowers have always been significant. They played a key role in his childhood in Kaneohe, where his grandmother made lei and ti leaf offerings, his mother and sister performed hula dances, and the house was constantly scented with blossoms. "I grew up surrounded by flowers." read more

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the official launch of the island's inaugural National Flower Festival, which is scheduled for November 8 to 15, 2026. The organization has said that the event will be a week-long celebration of floral artistry and community spirit. read more

The vegetable industry in Ghana anticipates a reduction in food prices if the government implements its plans to enhance agricultural enclave roads. Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana, stated that the road improvements proposed for 2026 would be beneficial. read more

The production of guava in India is increasing every year in various regions of the country, according to Manoj Barai, Director at Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports. Barai stated, "Guava production is experiencing significant growth, with Maharashtra and Gujarat seeing a 10 to 12 percent increase year over year. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are also..." read more

Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

South Africa's fruit and vegetable export performance improved in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching a total agricultural export revenue of US$11.7 billion, with fresh produce making up the majority of outbound trade. Overall exports saw a 10% increase year on year. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

The realization of the 31st edition of Agrotica, the emblematic and largest agricultural fair in Greece, scheduled to take place from 29/1 to 1/2/2026 in Thessaloniki, has been cast into doubt following the significant withdrawal of major companies in the agricultural machinery sector. As of now, 25 companies have announced their withdrawal from the fair. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more

At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains, emphasizing the need for growers to be competitive producers. The conference was attended by over 300 growers, exporters, and sector specialists. read more

The scheduled stages for the 2025 edition of Ortofrutta Experience, the national project promoted by Italy Ortofrutta to increase knowledge of the organized fruit and vegetable system and enhance the productions and work carried out by Producer Organizations (O.P.), have been completed. read more

DP World's new Atlas Service completed its first loading operation on 25 November, marking the launch of a dedicated shipping route linking Morocco with the UK and Europe. The first reefer containers were loaded onto the M/V BF Carp at the Port of Agadir before departure to London Gateway. read more

The Belarusian government has set a timeline to achieve full domestic self-sufficiency in fresh tomatoes, even during the off-season. Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleiko presented the revised targets on November 27 in a report to the House of Representatives and the Council of the. read more

Spanish authorities have dismantled a cocaine import network that was using fruit containers from Ecuador. This was the result of a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, and customs officials from the Tax Agency. The investigation targeted shipments of produce coming from South America, specifically Ecuador. read more