The New Zealand brand Rockit is promoting its snack-sized apples as a unique gift option for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, a time of high consumer demand in the country. The company kicked off its campaign on September 24th with an event at the Fresh Hippo (Hema) headquarters in Shanghai,... read more

Potato prices in Bangladesh have dropped to below Tk 20 (US$0.17) per kilogram from Tk 25 (US$0.21) a month ago, causing losses for farmers due to oversupply. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh stated that retail prices range from Tk 18 to Tk 25 (US$0.15–0.21) per kilogram, indicating a decrease. read more

India's onion market is currently experiencing a period of abundant supply and high quality of both pink and red onions, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd., located in Maharashtra, India. "This year, we have good availability of both pink and red onions due to production." read more

The Managing Director of National Fruit Pakistan, Shoaib Ahmad Basra, stated that the potato market in Pakistan has experienced significant growth in the last 15 months. "Potato production has reached historically high levels of around 9 to 9.5 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season, marking a 20% increase from the previous year." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will allow imports of red and white onions, as well as carrots, to help stabilize retail prices in local markets. The announcement was made by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. read more

Grape varieties from the Byzantine era that were discovered in Israel's Negev desert are now being replanted after over a thousand years, reviving ancient farming practices that once provided wine to Mediterranean markets. The new vineyard is being established at Shivta National Park, located within the remains of the Byzantine-era settlement. read more

The potato industry in New Zealand came together in Christchurch in August for the biannual Potato Industry Awards, which took place alongside the Potatoes New Zealand Conference 2025. The event honored individuals and organizations for their contributions in leadership, research, innovation, and community engagement. read more

The citrus harvest for Redland Fruit has just wrapped up for the season. They are finishing up processing the final bins, and the fruit will now go into the storage program. This year has been very favorable for Australian citrus, with the fruit exhibiting excellent eating quality. "We really needed a good year, after two difficult seasons." read more

Grower Kashinath Khade explained that he owns 9 acres of land and has been farming for 25 years, primarily growing traditional crops like soybean, wheat, and maize. "Due to unpredictable weather and pest infestations, earning a stable profit was always difficult. I was looking for an read more

Until recently, Moldovan exporters were benefiting from unilateral liberalization measures by the EU, which were introduced in July 2022 in response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. This special provision lifted tariffs and import restrictions for a range of... read more

Polskie borówki mają zamiar wejść na wietnamski rynek po raz pierwszy po uzyskaniu oficjalnej aprobaty Ministerstwa Handlu, potwierdziło to Biuro Handlowe Wietnamu w Polsce. Pojawienie się polskich borówek ma na celu zwiększenie konkurencji w sektorze owoców w Wietnamie i dostarczenia read more

India's coconut exports are steadily expanding in international markets, according to Prithvi Raj, Founder and CEO of grower-exporter The Coconut Company India. He attributes the success of their shipments to a strong emphasis on quality and selecting the right variety. "We export up to 200 containers each" read more

Oppy announces the return of David Nelley as Vice President of South American Operations, bringing over 30 years of global fresh produce experience back to the company. Nelley's career has taken him to New Zealand, North America, Asia, Australia, South America, and beyond, where he has successfully driven sales. read more

Georgia's 2025 almond and walnut harvests are expected to be similar to last year's levels, with only slight variations, as reported by the Almond and Walnut Producers Association. Association representative Levan Kvariani mentioned to BM.GE that the almond harvest is projected to reach 3,500 tons, with most farmers... read more

Certhon's collaboration with LucFlor, a gerbera grower located west of Bucharest, is entering a new chapter. For almost eight years, LucFlor has relied on Certhon for the construction and technical systems of their greenhouse. "Where we previously implemented the greenhouse, hybrid lighting (LED)" read more

Rekordowa powierzchnia upraw w UE, ograniczone sadzenie w Ameryce Północnej oraz rosnące eksport z Chin, Indii i Egiptu kształtują podaż i popyt na ziemniaki w 2025 roku. Światowa produkcja ziemniaków osiągnęła około 383 milionów ton w 2023 roku, z czego więcej niż połowa przypada na Azję. Plony są coraz wyższe. read more

The Papua New Guinea mushroom market exhibits a significant disparity between demand and supply, with an annual need for 35 tons, while only 3.5 tons are currently being supplied. This issue was brought to light by Peti Lafanama, the managing director of Pioneer Mushroom, during the conclusion of the China Aid Upland Rice project. read more

Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world's top exporter of table grapes, with China also emerging as a significant competitor, as stated in a recent RaboResearch report. Global exports reached a record high of 4.6 million metric tons in 2024/25, with projections indicating further shifts in the market. read more

The apple season in India is currently in transition, with harvests in Himachal Pradesh almost done and the Kashmir season just starting, according to Bijesh Thelakkatt, CEO of fresh fruit importer PJJ International Fruits. "The quality and quantity of the domestic apple crop have been excellent this year." read more

Mpac successfully completed stage five of their facility expansion in February this year, in time for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season. The expansion took 11 months to complete. "The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays, 19 million kgs of fruit, 3.6kg per. read more