Businesswoman, broadcaster, author, and activist Mary Portas OBE will be speaking about retail at the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference at Carden Park Chester on Tuesday, January 27th (January 25-28, 2026). Mary gained recognition for her work in driving change, and in 2024 she was awarded an OBE for her contributions. read more

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Observers have been warning for some time that unrealistic US tariffs on South African fresh produce will bring the country closer to Eastern markets. Here, South Africa is cooperating with countries like India and China, which are part of the BRICS partnership, which also includes Brazil. read more

Secure your tickets for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 today and get ready to meet industry leaders from around the world. The online ticket shop closes on August 29, 2025 (Hong Kong time). Buy your tickets now and save up to 40% compared to the read more

Asia's top fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is returning to AsiaWorld-Expo on 3-5 September, featuring its most dynamic and international edition yet. Expect a variety of exciting new features. read more

Jako zbliża się sezon daktyli w Tunezji z znacznymi ilościami w porównaniu do ubiegłego sezonu, eksporterzy nadal borykają się z trudnościami w dostarczaniu produktów na rynek azjatycki. Problem nie wynika już z niewystarczających ilości, ale z kryzysu w Morzu Czerwonym, który wydłuża czasy tranzytu do tego stopnia, że... read more

The Netherlands Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has signed its first cooperation agreement in Asia's fruit processing and export sector, allocating $20 million to Vietnam's Nafoods for the period of 2025-2030. The investment will support the expansion of production capacity, product. read more

In mid-August, the busiest stores at the Central Fruit and Vegetable Market of Athens are those supplying the HO.RE.CA. sector. This is the case for Menelaos Fresh, one of the largest stores in the Athenian Market. Despite the lively atmosphere and constant movement of pallets, there are very... read more

On August 27, 2025, the China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) opened at Halls E6 and E7 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. As mainland China's largest and most professional B2B fruit exhibition, the event is hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of. read more

Platinum Fruits will be exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica this year and is excited to connect with industry partners from around the world. "Our main export products include durian, longan, coconut, and mangosteen, all known for their high quality and authentic Thai origin." read more

Po dwóch kolejnych latach spadku Egipt zwiększył eksport daktyli palmowych do Indonezji w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25, przekraczając poprzednie wskaźniki i ustanawiając nowy rekord wolumenu - informuje EastFruit. Między lipcem 2024 a czerwcem 2025 Egipt wyeksportował 25 500 ton metrycznych daktyli palmowych do. read more

On 27 July 2025, wildfires rapidly spread in Bursa province in northwestern Turkey, leading to the evacuation of over 1,700 people and destruction of vast forest areas. Despite the magnitude of the fires, a 2.5-hectare nectarine orchard in Karahıdır village remained unharmed. Farmer Halil Kiraz read more

On the eve of Ganeshotsav, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Flower Market in Pune witnessed a massive turnout of customers. The market was buzzing with excitement as retail customers and bulk buyers, retail florists, flower decorators, and event organizers alike flocked to purchase flowers and leaves for. read more

Vimm Enterprises has recalled Deep-brand sprouted mat, moong beans, and surti undhiu mix in New Zealand due to potential salmonella contamination. "Salmonellosis can be serious, so it is important that people do not eat these products," said NZ Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent. read more

Rijk Zwaan Australia has been continuously working on developing lettuce varieties that cater to the needs of consumers, growers, and retailers. One such variety is the Salanova® lettuce, which comes in red and green butter varieties. These lettuces have been specifically bred for easy processing, consumer convenience, and read more

The imported apple season in China is coming to a close. With supply decreasing, prices have recently gone up compared to earlier in the season. "This year's market performance for imported apples has slightly declined compared to previous years, experiencing a short-term downturn, but overall" read more

Earlier this month, Sahid Nahim attended the Society of American Florists (SAF) Convention 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, held August 11–14. In this article, he describes his experience at the event. "This floral industry convention was packed with value, inspiration, personal surprises, and read more

Mawson's newest florist, Rosewood Flowers, reports a significant shift in the approach of modern couples towards weddings, which is benefiting local growers. Owner Claire Smith opened the shop on 20 June after six years of hard work. She aims to grow as much as possible locally. read more

Chilean walnut exports between March 21 and July 31 of this year increased by 15% compared to the same period of the previous season, rising from 64,390 to 73,787 tons in-shell equivalent. The growth was driven by increased demand from Europe and the Middle East, which helped offset slower sales in Asia, as reported in Chilenut's Monthly Shipment. read more