Huseyin Dilsiz, who returned from Germany to his hometown Rize in northeastern Turkey 12 years ago, started growing succulents. What began as a hobby has evolved into a business in recent years. Despite initial doubts that cacti wouldn't thrive in the rainy climate of Rize, he successfully cultivated them. read more

Wzrost sprzedaży detalicznej w Wielkiej Brytanii w sierpniu był wyższy niż oczekiwano, informuje ONS. Brytyjska sprzedaż detaliczna wzrosła o silniejsze niż przewidywane 0,5% w sierpniu, dzięki słonecznej pogodzie, ale wzrost sprzedaży w lipcu został nieznacznie skorygowany w dół, pokazują oficjalne dane. Biuro Statystyki Narodowej poinformowało, że wolumen sprzedaży w lipcu read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 6% to $1,913 per 40ft container, marking the 14th consecutive week of decline. After two weeks of moving in opposite directions, the major trade routes, Transpacific and Asia-Europe, are now both trending downwards. read more

Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale investment projects aimed at reducing reliance on food imports, with a particular focus on fresh fruit and vegetables. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 202 projects are planned until 2027, many of them targeting greenhouse production, storage, and... read more

The potato harvest in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region is progressing steadily despite a season marked by extreme heat and rising production costs. Local farm Alim Agro, cultivating 55 hectares of potatoes, says yields remain close to average thanks to irrigation and modern agronomic support. read more

The 7th annual conference of the India Florist Association recently concluded in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Over 150 florists from all over the country participated in the event, which received a warm welcome from local dignitaries. Highlights of the conference included a focus on business strategy and marketing skills. read more

Ukraine's walnut production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is forecasted to be 100,500 metric tons (MT), which is consistent with the previous estimate. The decline in household production is due to the cutting down of older trees, while industrial areas are also contracting as a result of limited investment during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. read more

The 7th annual conference of the India Florist Association recently concluded in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Over 150 florists from all over the country attended the event, which received a warm welcome from local dignitaries. Highlights of the conference included discussions on business strategy and marketing skills. read more

Ecuadorian organic bananas are beginning to make progress in the Asian market, thanks to recent free trade agreements that allow them to compete more effectively with other exporting countries. Currently, all of Ecuador's organic banana exports are sent to Europe and North America, but Asia is starting to gain ground as well. read more

India's grape exporters are strongly optimistic about the incoming season following increased scale, varieties, and market opportunities, says Shantanu Aher, Director at Narmada Fresh Fruit Exports, forecasting a near doubling of export volumes on the back of robust vineyard performance and
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Sumitomo Chemical Australia has appointed agricultural executive and agronomist David Morey as national sales manager to take advantage of the growth driven by the rising demand for its biological and proprietary products. read more

Eksport gruzińskich borówek gwałtownie wzrósł w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach 2025 roku, zwiększając się o 59% w skali rocznej. Zgodnie z danymi Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego, kraj wyeksportował 6 319 ton o wartości 42,3 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 4 558 ton o wartości 26,6 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie 2024 roku. Rosja read more

In 2025, Reemoon Technology Co., Ltd. successfully delivered and installed a customized four-lane apple sorting line in Nelson, New Zealand. The equipment officially started operating during this year's fruit season, from February to June, greatly enhancing efficiency and ensuring quality. read more

Fruit and vegetable products as well as agricultural products imported from Israel may face higher customs duties. The European Commission has presented a package of measures proposing a "partial suspension" of the trade provisions of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. read more

Egypt's potato exports to Malaysia have reached record levels, marking a third consecutive year of sustained growth, according to EastFruit. In the first seven months of 2025, Egypt exported 2,500 tonnes of potatoes to Malaysia, valued at nearly USD 1 million. This figure not only sets a read more

The Asian market, and particularly China, has become a crucial market for Ecuadorian bananas, driven by a combination of limited global supply, increasingly demanding consumers, and historically high prices. The trade agreement with China has resulted in reduced tariffs, allowing Ecuador to read more

The Russian agency Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of a 20.5-ton shipment of fresh apples from Moldova due to irregularities in accompanying documents. The shipment was inspected at the Burachki phytosanitary checkpoint on the Russian-Latvian border. read more

Polska zdecydowała się na czas nieokreślony utrzymać zamkniętą granicę z Białorusią po wspólnych manewrach wojskowych Rosji i Białorusi o nazwie "Zapad". To, co początkowo miało być tymczasową ostrożnością, teraz jest otwarte bez określonego terminu, a rząd powołuje się na "troskę o bezpieczeństwo obywateli polskich". Urzędnicy powiedzieli read more

Europe's premium food markets are protected by tariffs and dominated by established brands. Macadamias Direct, based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, has developed a strategy to position Australian macadamias in these markets by partnering with distributors and investing in technology. read more

Costa's international berry operations have secured patents for five new blueberry varieties in Laos. This milestone represents the inaugural registration of a new plant variety in the country and was acknowledged during a Certificate Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on September 9. read more