Patatas Meléndez, a leading fresh potato supplier in Spain, has partnered with New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer Wyma to develop a new post-harvest processing facility in Medina del Campo. The plant incorporates automation, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring technologies. read more

A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more

EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same. read more

At the foot of Cayambe volcano in Ecuador, where the equator meets the Andes, workers at the rose farm Hoja Verde start their day at 6 a.m., harvesting flowers destined for markets worldwide. This region, one of Ecuador's most productive areas for growing roses, is filled with similar farms. read more

In Europe, a small apricot harvest is expected in 2025. Frost damage in the Caucasus region has now been largely assessed. In Turkey, there has been a total crop failure in the main growing areas. Harvest failures are also reported in Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Greece. read more

Wietnam od dawna był jednym z głównych rynków eksportowych dla Pana Apple. read more

W zeszłym roku branża cytrusowa Australii świętowała powrót do formy po kilku trudnych latach. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced a remarkable selection of expert speakers for its Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025, at the Carlton Hotel Sukhumvit in Bangkok. read more

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The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in import duties on Turkish apples from 50% to at least 100%. This proposal aims to curb the influx of Turkish apples and safeguard the interests of domestic apple growers. read more

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Region of Surxondaryo in Uzbekistan, known for its early agricultural production, has started harvesting its first melons of the season. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that the harvest is happening on an 8-hectare field in the "Nurtepa" neighborhood of the Sherobod district. read more

Chile has recently finished a cherry season characterized by large quantities and low prices, but with significant demand in Asia. China remains the primary market, while countries like India and the United States are also increasing their presence. "Frutas de Chile," the organization that represents the main fruit exporters in the country, is at the forefront of this trend. read more

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The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), which came into force in late 2022, has enabled over 85% of Australian goods exports to India to be tariff-free. This percentage is projected to increase to 90% by January of next year. Australian macadamias, which are predominantly grown in the country, are among the products benefitting from this agreement. read more

In the spring of 2025, there was a significant frost in Greece (and Turkey) that impacted the production of summer fruits. Italy, France, and Spain did not have widespread frost, but they faced unfavorable weather conditions during flowering, including heavy and frequent rainfall, which had some effect on the crops. read more

Od 12 do 14 marca 2025 roku odbyła się 7. edycja targów HortEx Vietnam w Ho Chi Minh City, w Wietnamie, współorganizowanych z Agritechnica ASIA, spin-offem targów Agritechnica w Niemczech - targów maszyn rolniczych. Targi odbyły się na terenie SECC w Ho Chi Minh City na powierzchni 10 000 metrów kwadratowych. read more

The lifting of sanctions on Syria by the US and EU is expected to help the country mitigate the impact of severe drought conditions by implementing modernized irrigation systems. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). Out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with KCEC, the agency states that 1,775 tons were sent. read more

Reefertrends shares this information, citing data from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). According to the agency, out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with the KCEC, 1,775 tons were sent. read more