Fresh durian shipments from Thailand are now being delivered to the U.S. by air and are projected to continue until August, subject to weather conditions in the cultivation areas. Eyal Nahoumovich from Gaia Produce, a veteran importer of fresh and frozen durian for almost 18 years, highlights that... read more

Wysoko w górach prowincji Free State na wschodzie RPA plantacje jabłoni zbierają ostatnie dwie odmiany: Cripps Pink i Cripps Red. Ci plantatorzy rozpoczynają sezon zbiorów jabłek i są pierwszymi, którzy go zakończą. "W ogólności mieliśmy bardzo dobre plony, zarówno pod względem ilości, jak i jakości" - mówi. read more

Banana production in South-East Asia and other regions continues to face pressure from Fusarium Wilt, also known as Tropical Race 4 (TR4). The soil-borne pathogen affects plantations in countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, and regions across Africa and South America. Growers are read more

Australian growers are losing up to one million tonnes of fruit and vegetables before the produce ever reaches the market. These losses are valued at as much as $2.5 billion a year. Francesca Goodman-Smith, director of research, development, and extension at End Food Waste Australia, finds this situation unacceptable. read more

The Goulburn Murray Valley region is at a high risk of infestation by the Queensland Fruit Fly and cannot depend on the same management strategies used in other regions of Australia, as stated in a report by fruit fly specialist Andrew Jessup. The Council commissioned this analysis, which highlighted the unique challenges of fruit fly management in this area. read more

Singapore: Grab reports first quarter 2026 results

Grab has reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, stating that its revenue grew by 24% year-over-year to $955 million. The on-demand Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the same quarter also increased by 24% year-over-year to $6.1 billion. Moreover, the profit for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to $120 million.

Source: grab.com

Okay City has opened its 25th store in Belgium, located in the heart of... read more

According to official data, Georgia imported 7,242 tonnes of tomatoes worth $5.29 million in January-March 2026. In the same period in 2025, imports amounted to 7,522 tonnes valued at $5.36 million. This indicates a 1.1% decrease in import value and a 3.7% decrease in volume. read more

Rejection rates of 6-12% in Australia's leafy greens sector highlight a larger issue beyond just product quality - the lack of a shared, objective standard. Dr. Sivam Krish, CEO and Founder of GoMicro, points out that with losses reaching up to $47,000 per rejected shipment, growers are facing ongoing challenges. read more

Consumers are increasingly driven by the search for new and valuable sensory experiences, with a particular focus on the contamination between cuisines from around the world, especially Asian cuisine. This trend can be observed in the analysis of over 1500 new product innovations. read more

Fruit growers in Kashmir have requested Northern Railway to expedite the implementation of temperature-controlled cargo solutions and enhance rail logistics infrastructure to enhance the transportation of perishable produce throughout India. This appeal was made during a collaborative inspection and discussion. read more

Over 100 of Australia's top horticulturists, researchers, and innovators have been named as finalists in what promises to be a fiercely competitive Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2026. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have placed competitive bids for licenses for the Gold fruit variety and the newly commercialized Red80 cultivar, with values reaching high levels per hectare. For the first time, the marketer allocated 50 hectares of Red80 licenses for unrestricted planting. Opening at read more

Silne wiatry i obfite opady deszczu w częściach Tamilnadu zniszczyły plantacje bananów w różnych dystryktach, w tym Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore i Salem. Największe szkody odnotowano w Theni, gdzie rośliny bananowca ucierpiały na około 2 000 akrach (około 809 hektarach). W taluku Andipatti około 3 000... read more

Each spring, the Netherlands hosts the Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, where seven plant breeders open their facilities to share trial results with customers. Visitors mainly come from other European countries, but growers and buyers from Asia and North America also attend. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has officially opened registration for its 2026 Development Experience (DevX), taking place July 28-31, in Atlanta, Georgia. DevX is WFFSA's premier hands-on professional development event, designed to give the floral industry. read more

Nowozelandzcy eksporterzy mogą być uprawnieni do zwrotu opłat celnych do wartości do 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich (600 milionów dolarów amerykańskich) na skutek decyzji Sądu Najwyższego Stanów Zjednoczonych, który uchylił cła nałożone na podstawie Ustawy o Międzynarodowych Sytuacjach Nadzwyczajnych Gospodarczych (IEEPA). Modelowanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Ernst & Young w Nowej Zelandii wskazuje, że. read more

Kazakhstan has imported over 7,000 apple rootstocks from the Netherlands as part of efforts to develop a system of virus-free planting material, which the Ministry of Agriculture states is crucial for enhancing yields and fruit quality. The imported rootstocks include the popular M9 variety. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have placed competitive bids for licenses for the Gold fruit variety and the newly commercialized Red80 cultivar, with values reaching high levels per hectare. For the first time, the marketer allocated 50 hectares of Red80 licenses for unrestricted planting. Opening at read more

Fruit breeder Sun World International has chosen new licensees for its exclusive grape varieties in Australia and Italy, as it works to enhance its branded fruit programs globally. read more

The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has launched InstaTrace – a new consumer-facing digital intelligence system providing transparent access to the lifecycle of its fruit products. read more