The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced the appointment of Ben Baldwin as its new chief executive officer, starting from 13 April 2026. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has welcomed the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association as a new member of the global organization, following approval by members during the AIPH General Meeting held as part of AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026. Established in 1989 under a read more

Tran Van Chuc, Sales & Purchasing Director at Truong An Trading Service Import & Export Co. Ltd. in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, received the first new season squash on March 4th. They received the Marron d'Or variety, which is the most premium squash variety grown under GlobalGAP standards in New Zealand. read more

Najnowsze napięcia między USA a Iranem wprowadziły na rynek importowanych jabłek i kiwi w Indiach chaos, gdy panika zakupowa spowodowała gwałtowne wzrosty cen, tylko po to, by kilka dni później nadmiar towaru spowodował ich załamanie - mówi pan Kiran Nair, dyrektor generalny Kingsfly Fresh Farm IMPEX. „Wszystko zaczęło się w 10. tygodniu, gdy pojawiły się informacje o zakłóceniach w read more

The greenhouse sector in Kazakhstan is undergoing a transition from growing tomatoes to cucumbers, in response to evolving market demand and export trends. In 2025, the greenhouse acreage dedicated to tomatoes decreased by 5.8%, while the area used for cultivating cucumbers increased by 11.6%. This shift has had a significant impact on the total output. read more

The flower market in Kazakhstan is currently experiencing a period of adjustment. There has been a decrease in imports of cut flowers and buds over the past year, which is attributed to changing trade dynamics and the increasing domestic production. Despite several exporting countries vying for market share, the role of Kazakhstan's flower market is evolving. read more

Hallans, an online Indian and Asian grocery store operating in the UK, has stated that customers may experience variations in the availability of Indian products due to the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The agreement was signed in 2025 and is currently in the process of ratification. read more

Agriculture in protected environments is encountering a new and daunting challenge. The official journal of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) has confirmed the first recorded appearance of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) in Italy, an insect native to Southeast Asia. read more

"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers, food service companies, retailers, and green grocers in Europe and beyond. In the fruit segment, the read more

Azerbaijan significantly increased its persimmon exports in 2025, reaching 187,545 tonnes valued at $144.2 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This marks a 22% increase in volume and a 27% rise in value compared to 2024. Russia continued to be the primary market, representing 141,867 tonnes of the total export. read more

Georgia's export potential in blueberries is rapidly growing, with industry experts predicting significant expansion in the upcoming years. The Blueberry Producers Association reports that current production is at approximately 7,000 tonnes, but it is anticipated to triple. read more

The planned acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd is advancing, pending regulatory approval, as reported by Calcalist. The German carrier has agreed to purchase all publicly traded shares of ZIM at US$35 per share, valuing the deal at US$4.2 billion. read more

Sezon słodkich cebul peruwiańskich dobiega końca, gdy branża przygotowuje się do przejścia produkcji do Vidalia, w stanie Georgia, na sezon cebuli Vidalia. "Kończymy nasz sezon peruwiański i mamy odpowiednią ilość zapasów, aby obsłużyć klientów detalicznych i hurtowych. Spodziewamy się płynnego" read more

Nedostatki tłumacza. Proszę wpisać tekst, który mam przetłumaczyć. read more

W ciągu ostatnich dwóch tygodni zwiększyły się dostawy tureckich warzyw i niektórych owoców do Rosji w odpowiedzi na sytuację związaną z Iranem. Według źródeł eksportu z regionu Morza Śródziemnego w Turcji, papryka, ogórki, pomidory, bakłażany i cytrusy są wysyłane z Antalyi. read more

A content creator in Hubei province, China, has attracted attention for creating miniature sculptures of famous landmarks using carrots as the raw material. The carvings feature structures like the Great Wall of China, crafted using manual techniques. Chen Qin stated that she discovered this method. read more

New consumer research on Vietnam's rapidly changing food and retail market has identified a long-term opportunity for New Zealand cherries, as reported by Summerfruit New Zealand. read more

Over the past month, Delhi NCR was filled with color as thousands of tulips blossomed throughout the city, from Shanti Path to the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan, attracting crowds eager to see the tulip festival. However, anyone visiting these gardens now is likely to notice significantly fewer blooms. read more

Cabbage growers in the Yenişehir district of Bursa, Turkey, are facing losses as a result of large quantities of unsold cabbage remaining in the fields. Despite cabbages being sold in city markets in Bursa for 50 to 70 lira (US$1.52–US$2.13) per head, growers are reporting limited demand in the production areas. read more

New Zealand's Prevar is forecasting a successful season for PIQA® Red, with a projected 15 per cent increase in crop volumes compared to last year, amounting to an extra 230,000 kilograms. As it enters the second year of its updated brand identity, PIQA Red is continuing to grow across. read more