Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime grower based in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are grown in several villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, and Bolo, as well as other villages around the Ujungpangkah sub-district. In addition to growing their own limes, the company also sources limes from other areas. read more

The root vegetable, renowned for its health advantages, relies significantly on seed production, with Aotearoa, New Zealand, providing more than half of the worldwide carrot seed supply. Carrots are grown each year from fresh seeds, requiring a reliable source of high-quality seeds to support the global. read more

Severe frost in the winter has caused significant damage to citrus crops, leading to a decrease in overall yield. This has put pressure on Turkish exporters to find alternative markets and distribution channels to make up for the losses. Eren emphasizes the importance of adaptation and resilience in the face of such challenges, stating that Turkish exporters are working hard to overcome these obstacles and ensure the continued success of the citrus industry in Turkey. read more

Global grape markets are experiencing various changes due to seasonal shifts and evolving export patterns influencing supply. In North America, Mexico's harvest is synchronizing well with Chilean imports, whereas in the Netherlands, lower volumes from India are being delivered at a slower pace compared to the previous year. read more

The tariffs imposed by Trump will not have a major impact on fruit and vegetable exports from Turkey to the United States, as these exports are minimal. However, Yigit Gokyigit from Alanar believes that the current political situation could create opportunities for exports to Canada. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), in partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association, is calling on the Trump Administration to exempt fresh produce from its latest round of import tariffs. The IFPA ANZ cautions that the proposed actions pose a risk... read more

The winners of the first Fresh Produce India Awards are leading greengrocer chain KPN Farm Fresh, the World Avocado Organisation, and major farmer-owned fresh produce supplier Sahyadri Farms. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), in partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association, has urged the Trump administration to exclude fresh produce from its latest set of import tariffs. read more

NZPPI has announced the finalists for the 2025 Young Plant Producer competition. The talented individuals competing for this recognition are Yuong Chaiyaklang, representing Plant Zone Direct and Tui Downs Nursery, and Johnnie Clay from Southern Woods Nursery. Also in contention is Kirsten. read more

Ceny jabłek w Chinach rosną z powodu niskiego stanu magazynowego i zwiększonego popytu na rynku przed świętem Qingming. "Po chińskim Nowym Roku, okres szczytowy dla handlowców kupujących jabłka nastał pół miesiąca wcześniej niż w poprzednich latach. Wiele handlowców udało się bezpośrednio do obszarów produkcyjnych. read more

NZPPI has announced the launch of the Producer Extension Network New Zealand (PENNZ) - a new program designed to assist native plant nurseries in expanding their operations, enhancing productivity and efficiency, and implementing innovative practices. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service. read more

Daemyung Farms Corporation is a company that imports, cultivates, and exports fruits from Korea. In 2023, the company expanded its product range to include blueberries, Korean citrus, kiwifruit, tomatoes, paprika, and mushrooms. The primary export markets are China and Thailand. Lily Jeong read more

Plant City-based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and pineberries, Wish Farms, is preparing for the organic blueberry season in Georgia. Major League Blueberries, a grower from southern Georgia, is owned and operated by Malcolm McCoy. read more

Food inflation in Turkey continued to ease in March, with a slight monthly decline to 3.25%, bringing the annual rate to 29.5%, according to the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye (TEPAV). This marks the third consecutive month of easing inflation. While overall inflation slowed, read more

While volumes from Mediterranean origins are dwindling, the avocado production from countries of the southern hemisphere is gradually taking over. "We are at the end of the Moroccan, Spanish, and Portuguese season, and the Israeli production should also finish at the end of April. At the same time, read more

"Average container freight rates for Chinese exports have dropped 28% since the start of the year, posting the worst first quarter development of the past twenty years," says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI), based on data from read more

Christer Tilk, CEO of Swedish vertical farming systems supplier Growpipes, emphasizes the importance of active collaboration with regional experts in making vertical farming practical and scalable globally. Rather than utilizing a one-size-fits-all approach, Growpipes works closely with local stakeholders. read more

MAF Roda NZ has been consistently active in the New Zealand market since 2016, selling equipment every year since then. MAF Roda Agrobotic is a multinational engineering company dedicated to offering the most innovative and high-end solutions for automation, grading, sorting, and. read more

The industry association Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced a major advancement with the launch of its Packhouse Performance Dashboard. This new system is aimed at offering growers and packers improved insights into fruit quality throughout the industry. read more

The first shipments of T&G's new season New Zealand Envy-branded apples left Napier Port at the beginning of April, destined for Shanghai, China. read more