Blood orange specialist Redbelly Citrus has had a successful season thus far, producing decent-sized fruit, although in slightly lower volumes compared to last year. However, locating their products in Australia may require some effort, as stated by the company's Len Mancini. He mentioned, "It's been a roller coaster. We read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was carried out two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had read more

Turkey's strawberry exports increased by 56% during the first four months of 2026, reaching US$20.87 million, according to the country's fresh produce exporters. Gengiz Balik, the head of the Aegean Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters' Association, stated that exports totaled 6,608 tons of fresh strawberries. read more

New Zealand: Te Kaha stadium hosts big turnout for 2026 Foodies Forum

Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) reported: "Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) has wrapped up its largest-ever Foodies Forum, after welcoming suppliers from across New Zealand to share insights, strengthen relationships, and discuss how to. read more

Cool Carriers, the world's largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, has appointed Mike Knowles as its regional representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. read more

According to a report by the Qazinform News Agency, as part of the 65th International Festival of Flowers, the city of Namangan in Uzbekistan has set a world record for the largest number of flowers planted within a month. The Guinness World Records official website states that more than 29.4 million plants were specifically planted for this record. read more

As reported by the Qazinform News Agency, as part of the 65th International Festival of Flowers, the city of Namangan in Uzbekistan has set a world record for the highest number of flowers planted within a month. According to the official website of the Guinness World Records, more than 29.4 million plants were planted specifically for this purpose. read more

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a decision mandating that all fresh vegetables and fruits exported to the European Union must come only from farms certified under the Sri Lankan Good Agricultural Practices (SLGAP) guidelines, as well as through registered exporters. read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced the launch of FI2, a new dedicated ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent, with the first westbound sailing departing Shanghai on June 4, 2026. The service has been introduced in response to growing customer demand for additional connectivity in this region. read more

Since mid-May, cherries from greenhouses in Dalian, Liaoning Province, have entered the concentrated shipping phase. As open-field cherries gradually come to market, the 2026 northern China cherry market is set to reach its sales peak. Overall, cherry production in Dalian remains stable this year. read more

The macadamia industry in Australia is on track to achieve one of its largest harvests ever, as production volumes increase significantly due to the maturation of newer orchards and the continuous growth in global demand. Julian Lancaster-Smith from Suncoast Gold Macadamias reported that intake volumes have increased significantly in many areas. read more

It is citrus season in South Australia, and the fruit is highly anticipated at the South Australian Produce Market. South Australia has approximately 5,700 hectares of citrus planted across the state. The Riverland region is the heart of the industry, producing a wide range of citrus varieties. read more

Eksport mango z Indii stopniowo przesunie się z odmian południowych na stany północne produkujące jak Uttar Pradesh, gdy zbliża się koniec zbiorów odmiany Alphonso. "Mango z Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gudżaratu i Maharasztry napędziły eksport o wartości około 160 milionów dolarów do USA, ZEA, Wielkiej Brytanii, Holandii, read more

Ausveg has warned against feeling too safe or confident as the effects of the conflict in the Middle East continue to affect Australia's vegetable industry. This ongoing situation is causing uncertainty for vegetable growers and the future supply of Australian-grown vegetables. read more

A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent survey by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was conducted two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had... read more

Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market after the phytosanitary export protocol was signed between the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and China's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This agreement was finalized during a working visit by the. read more

During three dynamic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as the most comprehensive business platform in Southeast Asia for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20-22 May, these co-located exhibitions brought together
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Custard apple growers in India are increasing production through hybrid varieties, closer planting systems, and pulp processing aimed at export markets. In Karnataka's Kolar district, grower Ashoka Shivareddy shifted from traditional farming to custard apple production in 2018, selecting read more

Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20–22 May, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more