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The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is working to increase fruit exports to avoid oversupply during the peak harvest season from May to August. The goal of the campaign is to raise the export value by 5% to THB179bn (US$5.5bn). read more

Wartość importu suszonych owoców do Gruzji wzrosła w pierwszym kwartale 2026 roku pomimo spadku wolumenów, według danych krajowej służby statystycznej. W styczniu-marzec 2026 roku Gruzja importowała suszone owoce o wartości 793 000 dolarów przy całkowitej objętości 252 ton. W tym samym okresie 2025 roku, read more

Georgia imported 683 tonnes of avocados in January-March 2026, valued at $1.7 million (€1.57 million), according to official data. In the same period of 2025, the country imported 512 tonnes worth $1.3 million (€1.20 million). This indicates that avocado imports increased by 33.3% in volume and by 34.2% in value. read more

On April 28, 2026, the World Garden Show began in Haining, Zhejiang, China. The theme for this year is "Small Gardens, Big World." With the increase in China's per capita purchasing power, expenditure on flowers and plants has been rising accordingly. This year's theme emphasizes the growing trend of. read more

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. Together, these initiatives aim to support farmers and ensure food security in the region. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has already increased costs by £31.30 per ton. read more

The Philippines imported a record of US$1.90 billion worth of agricultural products in March, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. This figure represented a 10.8% increase from US$1.71 billion in the same month last year. Agricultural imports made up 72.3% of the total imports. read more

Australians may have the best intentions when it comes to Mother's Day, but many are still leaving gifting until the last minute. Interflora Australia is encouraging customers to plan ahead this Mother's Day, with demand expected to surge in the final days leading up to the occasion. read more

The Citrus Estate at Bhunga in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, is expanding its role as a support center for fruit growers through training, mechanization, orchard management, and post-harvest services. Established by the Department of Horticulture in 2007, the estate was developed to support... read more

A new cold-storage rail service connecting Thailand, Laos, and China is reducing transport times for durian shipments to China and increasing supply volumes in the market. The inaugural train carrying Thai durians commenced operations over the weekend, traveling through Laos to Kunming in China's Yunnan province. read more

Ahold Delhaize announces that Claude Sarrailh, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, will be leaving the company to pursue a career opportunity with Esselunga S.p.A, an Italian company. read more

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. read more

According to Geostat, Georgia's asparagus imports dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, the country imported 1,900 kg of asparagus valued at $21,000. In the same period of 2025, imports amounted to 2,000 kg valued at $24,000. This represents a 12.5% decrease in value and a 5%... read more

Suntory Flowers celebrated Mother's Day this spring by creating a series of limited-time floral installations in four prominent parks across Japan. Heart-shaped objects made entirely out of Mooncarnations were showcased at Funabashi Andersen Park, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Nagai Botanical Garden, and read more

Suntory Flowers celebrated Mother's Day this spring with a special series of temporary floral installations at four well-known parks in Japan. Heart-shaped creations made entirely of Mooncarnations were showcased at Funabashi Andersen Park, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Nagai Botanical Garden, and read more

Licenses for the first hectares of Red80, a new red-fleshed kiwifruit variety set to be sold as Zespri RubyRed, were auctioned online in New Zealand for an average price of NZ$457,000. read more

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China has extended its zero-tariff treatment to include all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, opening up new opportunities for Africa to increase exports and industrialization amidst the global challenges of protectionism. read more

In Maharashtra's Konkan region, growers are exploring alternative mango varieties due to the variability in Alphonso production caused by changing weather patterns. Alphonso, also known locally as Hapus, is still the predominant variety, but some farmers are experimenting with Sindhu. Pratap Gavaskar, who has cultivated read more