The second commercial crop of Australian-grown QTee pears has started to be harvested, and a significant increase in volumes is expected this season. read more

New Zealand grower and marketer Te Mata Exports began harvesting their exclusive a1™ apple variety on January 19th in both Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. "This was approximately a week earlier than anticipated," said Sarah McCormack, CEO of Te Mata. "We experienced exceptional growing conditions in spring and..." read more

Higher export volumes from the Philippines influenced global banana trade in the first nine months of 2025, as reported by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The FAO estimates that global banana exports, excluding plantains, increased by 6 percent in 2025. read more

JCLM Farming is undergoing its largest infrastructure expansion since starting plug plant production in 2023, in response to increasing demand from Australia's commercial strawberry industry. The nursery, based in Tasmania, is expanding its plug plant facilities to increase capacity by adding another two. read more

Jako zbliża się Święto Wiosny, wzrasta zapotrzebowanie obywateli na zakup kwiatów świątecznych do dekoracji domów oraz na podarowanie ich przyjaciołom i rodzinie jako znaków noworocznych życzeń. Główne rynki kwiatowe, takie jak Dounan Flower Market, Garden Expo Flower and Bird Market, read more

Potato consumption in South-East Asia has been steadily increasing over the past decade, indicating evolving dietary preferences and the growth of urban food markets in the region. Data from the International Potato Centre shows that per capita potato consumption in South-East Asia has risen from 4.33 kg in. read more

Too Good To Go, the anti-waste company founded in Denmark in 2016, continues to expand internationally. After the United States and Australia, the company will be setting up shop in Japan in 2026, its 21st location. It has also confirmed its excellent results in France. Currently present in 4… read more

During the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops held in Victoria (Australia) on January 18-23, 2026, the XII International Symposium on Kiwifruit was officially introduced to the global scientific community, technicians, and agricultural entrepreneurs. The upcoming symposium will be held in [location to be specified]. read more

With the Spring Festival approaching, the demand for festive flowers is increasing as citizens purchase them to decorate their homes and give to friends and family as New Year greetings. Major flower markets, such as the Dounan Flower Market and the Garden Expo Flower and Bird Market, are experiencing a surge in activity. read more

Queensland's 2025-26 onion season stayed generally on schedule for Qualipac, a fourth-generation Australian family business that grows, packs, and supplies vegetables to both domestic and international markets, despite weather challenges during the production period and increased demand leading up to. read more

Producers of frozen fries in the EU are still experiencing a decrease in demand from markets outside the EU, even though they have lowered their export prices. Meanwhile, suppliers from other countries are increasing their volumes. The competition from China and India has become stronger, leading European producers to make adjustments to their pricing, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have impacted vegetable supplies. Pieter de Ruijter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "There is really something wrong." In Almería, for instance, many greenhouses are flooded. One cooperative had no read more

Thailand's Berli Jucker (BJC) has acquired wholesale distributor MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) in an indirect transaction valued at US$717 million, as reported by Vietnam Investment Review. read more

The premium UAE-based supermarket chain, Spinneys, is planning to open stores across Manila this year - its first expansion outside of the Gulf region, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. read more

The Philippine government is currently in talks to lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a temporary solution while also working towards potentially securing duty-free access through future membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This information was shared by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. read more

Napięcia między Iranem a USA dotykają eksportu zielonych bananów Cavendish z Indii - twierdzi Mariam Ali z firmy Preciouss Import & Export. "10 naszych kontenerów utknęło tam bez żadnej wartości rozliczenia. Eksporterzy zamieniają dwa kontenery bananów na jeden kontener jabłek tylko po to, aby jakoś dostać zapłatę." Zgodnie z... read more

On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan with representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center in China, in the presence of Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. read more

In an agricultural experiment, a young farmer from the Pampore area of Pulwama district has launched Kashmir's first independent initiative for tulip bulb production. This initiative could substantially decrease the Valley's reliance on imported bulbs and create new opportunities for rural employment. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more