As reported by freshfruitportal.com, avocado is experiencing a mixed start to September. The weekly report by Avobook (week 37) shows a moderate increase in shipments to the United States, while Europe and China are facing challenges. read more

Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director of Dev Bhumi Cold Chain Pvt. Ltd., states that the imported apple market in India is currently facing slightly higher than required availability, leading to price pressure. He stresses the need to boost demand, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. read more

The review follows a formal request from the Philippines to review the existing biosafety measures for the pathogens Moko, Black Sigatoka, and Banana Freckle. read more

A new collaboration between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian strawberry companies has been formalized as one of five partnerships during a New Zealand government trade visit to Riyadh. read more

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia has announced that it will be reviewing alternative measures for importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. read more

Indie jest głównym producentem pomarańczy, jednak import nadal odgrywa istotną rolę w zaspokajaniu popytu na sezonowe i premium owoce - twierdzi Suresh Ramakrishnan, dyrektor generalny firmy Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., importera świeżych produktów rolnych z Tamilnadu. "Wolumeny importu z Egiptu i RPA były stabilne". read more

Pelemix has recently announced the expansion of its operations in Sri Lanka with the opening of a new coconut husk processing and drying plant. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the company's vertical integration and serves as the initial phase of a larger plan to implement similar initiatives. read more

"The Armenian alternative for top fruit and stone fruit can be very competitive and interesting for several markets, especially the Indian market," said Gegham Gharibyan, UAE Business Development Manager for Armenian producer Fun Fruit, on the sidelines of his participation in Asia Fruit. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat globalna konsumpcja kiwi wykazywała trwały wzrost. Według Carlosa Cruzata, prezesa Chilijskiego Komitetu Kiwi, ten trend jest w dużej mierze wynikiem zmiany nawyków żywieniowych, szczególnie wśród młodych konsumentów, którzy coraz bardziej dbają o zdrowie. Kiwi, bogate read more

Calls to ban the sale of a popular garden plant found at garden centres and nurseries nationwide have been renewed following the emergence of images showing a field filled with the "lovely-looking" species. Gazania daisies are a highly invasive weed that has spread from domestic gardens and is now dominating the landscape. read more

Shekhar Chauhan was just one of the many people in the country's job market until he decided to do something different with his own resources. He chose to express himself through flowers. This young man from Madarpura village in Daurala, Meerut, started a floriculture business and created opportunities for several others to earn a living. read more

On May 23, 2025, the People's Court in China (Kunming Intermediate People's Court of Yunnan Province) ruled in favor of Dümmen Orange in a case against a Chinese company regarding the unauthorized cultivation and commercialization of Dümmen Orange's Sweet Avalanche+ rose variety. read more

The competition in the date market is increasing, with harvests in North Africa taking place between September and April, depending on the region. The primary focus is on the Moroccan market, which is the world's second-largest importer of dates after India. Mohamed Shalash, an Egyptian exporter, stated, "The Moroccan market is highly competitive due to the high demand for dates." read more

Indie is a leading producer of oranges, however, imports continue to play a crucial role in meeting off-season and premium demand, according to Suresh Ramakrishnan, CEO of Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce importer based in Tamil Nadu. "Import volumes from Egypt and South Africa remained stable," he said. read more

Bridgett James jest asystentem menedżera nasion w spółdzielni nasion ziemniaków w Ashburton, która przechowuje, kroi i klasyfikuje nasiona ziemniaków dla producentów dostarczających ziemniaki dla McDonald's dostarczających restauracje McDonald's. James powiedziała, że sezon zaczyna się pod koniec lutego lub na początku marca, gdy nasiona ziemniaków przybywają od producentów. "To read more

Seeka Limited has successfully introduced a new red nashi pear under the brand name Ruby Roo™. The variety was initially launched at Australia's Hort Connections Conference in Brisbane in June. Recently, Seeka also showcased the new variety at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, receiving positive feedback. read more

Amir Karimi of fresh produce exporter Faina Universal Co. has stated that banana exports from India are showing signs of recovery as the export window approaches. He mentioned that although exports are not yet at peak levels, they are steady, with shipments still being sent to the Middle East, including regular deliveries to Jordan. read more

Russian prosecutors are pursuing the seizure of assets belonging to businessman Denis Shtengelov, who is connected to the Dutch vegetable company HAK through his ownership structures. According to Russian authorities, Shtengelov is accused of supporting Ukraine's armed forces. read more

NIAB, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, along with a team of international partners, has developed new technology for measuring fruit trees in three dimensions with unparalleled accuracy. read more

SanLucar is continuing its expansion in Asia, with its most recent market entry being Singapore last year. The brand is now also present in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and central China. read more