On July 18, the Japanese government issued an official statement requesting public feedback to officially approve the importation of Mexican bell peppers and fresh chilies into Japan. The consultation period is from July 18 to August 16, 2025. If no negative feedback is received, and... read more

Indian grape growers from Maharashtra, the country's primary grape-producing state, are facing challenging weather conditions as they get ready for the upcoming export season, according to Sunil Shinde, Managing Director of Grape Master Farmer Producer Company located in Nashik. "From early May to the end of read more

Australia's carrot category is experiencing a fresh new twist with the rise of Snackables. "This is our naturally bred, truly unique variety of carrots that's taking the healthy snacking world by storm," said Ben Meadows, Category Manager at Harvest Moon. "Unlike conventional 'baby carrots", read more

With the recent signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom, apples have been excluded from the list of zero-duty items. This decision has been noted by apple growers in Kashmir. Kashmir, a major apple-producing region, contributes to over 75% of the apple production in India. read more

Hong Kong is currently seeing a rise in imports of American cherries, causing prices to drop significantly by over 30% compared to last year. Due to challenges in exporting to mainland China, many cherries from Washington State are being redirected to Hong Kong, saturating the market. This information was reported by. read more

Crops such as cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, and lettuce are increasingly popular in India, while rose, gerbera, carnation, lilium, and anthurium are common in flower cultivation. Orchids are also becoming more popular. However, there is a need for better availability of techniques and knowledge on how to apply them. read more

According to this, the Philippines exported around 2.3 million tons of bananas last year, surpassing Guatemala by only 100,000 tons, which exported 2.2 million tons. Colombia also reached an export volume of 2.2 million tons according to the FAO, indicating increasing competition among the leading banana exporting countries. read more

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA PERU MEET UP is coming to Lima for the first time on 28-29 October 2025 to present Latin America's fresh produce export offerings to important buyers from Asia and around the globe. read more

The event organized by ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in collaboration with FRUIT LOGISTICA brings together fresh produce professionals from across Latin America and beyond to discuss and network at the highest level for two days. read more

Pinghe County in Fujian Province is still considered the main production region for pomelos in China. Due to favorable weather conditions this year, growers are anticipating a bountiful harvest. A small amount of early varieties has already been released in the market, and large-scale harvesting and shipments are about to start. read more

The Ministry of Economy in Armenia has refuted rumors claiming that Armenian flower exporters are importing flowers from other countries for re-export to Russia. Recently, Russia imposed restrictions on flower imports from Armenia, which has led to dissatisfaction among flower exporters. read more

Mimo że rząd chiński nie wydał oficjalnego oświadczenia, źródła branżowe informują, że Pekin zawiesi proces wyłączenia taryf opartych na rynku dla określonych importów z USA, w tym wielu produktów rolnych, począwszy od 1 sierpnia 2025 r. Zatwierdzone wyłączenia będą ważne jedynie do. read more

The annual New Zealand Horticulture Conference will be held in Wellington on 26-27 August at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. This two-day event will gather growers, industry leaders, policymakers, and service providers from the horticulture sector across New Zealand. read more

Melons grown in Uzbekistan are being exported to British consumers as export conditions have been set up. In early July, Uzbekistan Airways sent the first large-scale shipment from Tashkent to London, consisting of 10 tons of premium melons in refrigerated containers. read more

The Greenhouse Manager recently launched by SDF Horti Software has been implemented for the first time at Sun Sing Garden, a horticultural company in Taiwan. This innovative software, compatible with HAWE Cultivation Systems, provides growers with comprehensive control over their operations. read more

During the first half of 2025, there was a 7.14 percent decrease in Cambodia's fresh mango exports, amounting to 176,909.33 tons, due to increased domestic demand. This was accompanied by a 19.26 percent increase in exports of dried mango products, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. read more

Commercial cultivation of tulips is gaining popularity in Bangladesh due to its financial benefits. Although tulips typically grow in colder countries, some farmers in Bangladesh have started cultivating them on a small scale. This flower, known for its stunning beauty worldwide, is also the national flower of Bangladesh. read more

"Znaleźliśmy udany rynek z dostawą szerokiej gamy owoców i warzyw w Duisburgu i okolicach," wyjaśnia Kenan Özcelik, współzałożyciel i dyrektor zarządzający EK-Service GmbH, z siedzibą na północy Duisburga. Firma została założona w 2021 roku i powstała z... read more

Blooms of Hope in Franklin, Indiana, officially launched this July. It is a flower farm created to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful work and skill-building in floral design. Founded by Denise and Joe Smith, the flower farm grows cut flowers. read more

Whetu Rolleston has transitioned from marine biology to agriculture and is now the chairperson of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI). He succeeded Mark Mayston, who led the group through challenges such as labor shortages, Hi-Cane spray use, and the global supply issues faced by Zespri. read more