A group of Japanese businessmen, led by Ryohei Shikata, the first secretary of the Economic Section of the Japanese Embassy in Madrid, traveled to El Ejido to observe its agricultural production methods firsthand. They were welcomed by Manuel Martínez, the councilor for Agriculture and the Environment. read more

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports to China in the first eight months of 2025 have decreased by 63% in volume and value compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 1,380 tons and 2.3 million euros, representing 0.02% of total exports. Over the past five years, shipments have declined by read more

Nowe wykrycia zachodniego czerwca (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w importowanych ciętych kwiatach dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch przesyłek ciętych kwiatów z Chin wykazały zachodniego czerwca w stanie nieżywym. read more

India's onion exports are crucial for international trade, but exporters are still grappling with challenges such as unpredictable weather and restrictive trade policies, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "The current red onion season began much later than usual. Typically, we read more

On Wednesday, Director of Agriculture for Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, flagged off a group of progressive farmers for an exposure visit outside the valley under the Promotion of Floriculture Project. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize the participating farmers with the latest technologies and best practices. read more

Abinesh Subramani of Saraswathi Flowers Ooty states that the growing popularity of artificial and plastic flowers is significantly impacting India's fresh flower industry. He notes that the increased usage of artificial and plastic flowers has led to a nearly 50% decrease in the demand for real flowers throughout India. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachowujących kwiatów zachodnich zalotników (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada importowanych kwiatów ciętych. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch partii kwiatów ciętych z Chin ujawniły zachodnie zalotniki w stanie niemożliwym do przeżycia. read more

Favco QLD has introduced a new mango variety called Ruby Gold, which was developed in Far North Queensland. read more

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has suspended the product registration and label approval of chemical products containing dimethoate for use on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries after a review. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries received high scores in three prominent garden trial programs in the United States - Raker-Roberta Trial Gardens, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens, showcasing exceptional perennial varieties that are considered the best of their breeding. Terra Nova performed impressively at the read more

Representatives of the blueberry industry in Zimbabwe are calling on their government to implement investment-friendly policies after signing an export agreement in September that for the first time opened access to the Chinese market.

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Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

"Nasze rynki są równomiernie podzielone między Stany Zjednoczone i Europę, ale wiśnie wciąż mają duże znaczenie w Chinach. Firma rozszerza również swoją działalność na Indie, gdzie pięć lat temu rozpoczęła sprzedaż kiwi, a niedawno zaczęła dostarczać wiśnie. To wysiłek mający na celu dywersyfikację…" read more

"We are proud to strengthen our decades-long partnership with Sumitomo Corporation Foods," says Salvatore Imbesi, the quality manager at Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company. "We are their exclusive European supplier of citrus juice for the Japanese market," Imbesi adds that their Japanese partners are... read more

French Florist has opened its first Midwest location in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new boutique is an expansion for the floral company and brings its aesthetic to the heartland through a partnership between two Indiana natives with complementary backgrounds. The Indianapolis location is locally-owned. read more

The outlook for India's upcoming grape export season is cautious, says Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The country's prime grape growing belt of Nashik is experiencing prolonged rainfall since early May, which has resulted in roughly 70 percent crop loss. read more

Vietnam earned nearly US$2.8 billion from durian exports in the first nine months of 2025, but import volumes also increased at a rapid pace. While the country's main durian-growing regions are in the middle of peak harvest season, durian import values rose to levels 16 times higher than the previous year. read more

Plastic is making a comeback, as the focus has shifted from avoiding plastic altogether to using fully recyclable plastic in packaging. Sagarkumar Chotaliya, General Manager of Indian packaging manufacturer WellPET, stated, "We've observed a significant demand for transparent, lightweight, and recyclable plastics.… read more

Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. ogłosił, że Prezes i Dyrektor Naczelny Lee E. Cole przejdzie na emeryturę 8 grudnia 2025 roku. Członek zarządu i były Dyrektor Finansowy B. John Lindeman został mianowany na jego następcę. Lindeman będzie nadal zasiadać w Radzie Dyrektorów spółki. Lee Cole read more