In Turkey, the vibrant cut flower industry, located primarily in the provinces of Antalya and Isparta, has entered its peak export season in preparation for the New Year celebrations. This holiday season, the sector is projected to export flowers worth $12 million to European countries, as reported. read more

Aktualnie dostępność świeżych borówek w Indiach jest ograniczona, przy czym przesyłki lotnicze z Peru spadły z 70 ton tygodniowo we wrześniu do zaledwie 30 ton w listopadzie - mówi Sharath Loganathan z Ninjacart Global. "Peru jest jedynym aktywnym źródłem dostaw na rynku obecnie, ale produkcja tam jest... read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more

India's fresh flower market is experiencing consistent growth, expanding at a rate of 8 to 12 percent annually. This growth is driven by factors such as weddings, festivals, corporate events, and a growing demand for high-quality floral decorations, according to MD Rafiulla, Managing Director of HR Floritech. The trend of greenhouse-grown flowers is also on the rise. read more

The Italy-Saudi Arabia Entrepreneurial Forum, in which Melinda participated, has concluded. The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represented in the Middle Eastern capital by its head, the Vice President. read more

Uzbekistan has received the first shipment of premium seed potatoes imported from the Netherlands to enhance domestic production. The total import volume will reach 6,000 tons. This purchase was made in accordance with a presidential decree mandating the import of certified high-quality seeds from the Netherlands. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced its 2026 Meet Ups program, "marking a new chapter of industry connection across Asia's high-growth fresh produce markets," according to a media release from organizer Global Produce Events (GPE). read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program has started with approximately 33 million trays, or 118,800 tonnes, expected this year from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. read more

Korea is seeking to increase its exports of Shine Muscat grapes to Taiwan due to decreasing profits in its domestic market. read more

John Antoniadis from Agostino Group was named the 2025 Cherry King after placing the winning bid of A$65,000 at the South Australian Produce Market charity auction on 26 November. read more

FreshCloud, the key integrated digital platform developed by the global agri-tech company AgroFresh Solutions, is constantly utilizing cutting-edge technologies from top innovators worldwide to assist growers and packers in Australia and New Zealand in maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and maximizing profit opportunities. read more

To meet the growing demand, the organizers of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA (AFL) have opened early registrations for exhibitors at the 2026 edition of the leading Asian trade fair dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables, and available spaces are already filling up. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, with approximately 33 million trays, or 118,800 tons, expected this year from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. This includes nearly 26 million trays of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit (93,600 tons), which represents an increase of 30 per read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

The Buzau Plant Genetic Resources Bank (BRGV) holds 20 chrysanthemum varieties of various sizes and colors in its collection, two of which are edible and are currently undergoing approval, as stated by the institution's representatives. November is a month that coincides with lower temperatures. read more

A new dwarf banana variety developed in India has been released with traits aimed at reducing lodging risk and shortening the production cycle. The variety, known as Kaveri Vaaman, has been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. According to a media statement, "this is the first mutant read more

Western Australia is currently in the primary avocado production season, following the conclusion of the Tristate season. Recent weather conditions in the past two weeks have brought challenging rainfall across WA, leading to some short-term disruptions. However, conditions are now improving, enabling the harvest and supply to resume. read more

Australian almond growers are likely to profit from a revitalized industry emphasis on export expansion as the Almond Board of Australia (ABA), in collaboration with Hort Innovation, initiates the next stage of its Market Development and Market Access project. read more

Known-You Seed has been dedicated to genetic improvement of fruits and vegetables since 1968. Founded by Wun-Yu Chen in Taiwan, the company has always prioritized breeding and researching disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and nutritious varieties, developing state-of-the-art... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's THACO Group, formalized during a signing ceremony at THACO Group headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City. The agreement establishes long-term cooperation on banana sourcing. read more