On the slopes of Mount Etna, where the mild climate meets the fertility of mineral-rich volcanic soil, the Barbera prickly pear is born: a unique fruit, authentic expression of the territory and its natural peculiarities. The Barbera cultivations arise in carefully selected areas. read more

Soex Flora is ready to make an impact at this year's India Horti Connect in Bangalore by introducing its new gerbera tissue culture plants. Dolly Mahawar, the Head of Business Development at Soex Flora, sees this as a significant milestone in the company's expansion beyond roses. "Soex Flora proudly introduces..." read more

At the Bozanonu Rose Production Complex in the Turkish city of Isparta, the production of cut roses is thriving. Isparta, located in the northern part of the Mediterranean region in Turkey, is renowned for its industrial rose cultivation, primarily used for making rose water and rose products. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 8% to $1,761 per 40ft container, marking the 15th consecutive week of decline. Rates on key trade routes such as the Transpacific and Asia-Europe also saw a continuous downward trend. Spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased by 10% to $2,311. read more

Shipping group CMA CGM has announced that it will provide cherry exporters in Chile with a higher number of weekly services to China this year, as the South American country enters a critical season. read more

Freshfel has raised concerns about the advantages of the European Union's new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia, especially regarding trade in fresh produce. read more

The Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) National Management Group (NMG), in consultation with the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests, has announced that it is not technically feasible to eradicate the virus from Australia. read more

India’s apple market is expected to see a rise in imports this season, fueled by robust domestic demand that cannot be met by local production alone, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of fresh produce importer Agro Aira Greens Pvt. Ltd. "We are projecting a 10% increase in apple imports. read more

According to the Draft National Food Security Blueprint (NFSB) 2030 published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia, up to 20% to 50% of fruits and vegetables are lost in the country's food supply chain due to insufficient packaging, storage, and transportation. read more

The season for salads and vegetables in Ukraine has been described as atypical, both in greenhouse production and in open field cultivation. Cold and prolonged spring conditions delayed seedling planting by nearly a month, resulting in later-than-usual harvests, according to agronews.ua. Roman read more

Yunnan Province in southwest China is currently in full bloom. The 23rd Kunming International Flower Expo is showcasing the latest blossoms from around the world, highlighting not just beauty but also innovation, industry, and global collaboration. The expo is a gathering of flower businesses from both China and other countries. read more

The Interfresh EurAsia - Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Packaging, Storage, Logistics and New Technologies Fair, which has been held since 2018, took place in Izmir from September 18-20, 2025, bringing together visitors and exhibitors from over 70 countries. Interfresh hosted 158 exhibiting companies… read more

Laxman Savalkar, Director at Magnus Farm Fresh Limited, an Indian fresh produce grower-exporter, stated that India's pomegranate exports have remained stable despite weather challenges and fluctuating demand from Europe. "This season experienced abnormal rainfall and temperature changes which impacted early production. read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot of horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot for horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

Po spadku eksportu w zeszłym sezonie, Egipt mocno wraca do wysyłek pomarańczy do Singapuru, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku Egipt wyeksportował 13 200 ton pomarańczy do Singapuru, o wartości 7,8 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

CMA CGM has confirmed the continuation of its "Cherry Express" service, which is specifically tailored to transport Chilean cherries quickly to Asia during the peak export season. This service, based in San Antonio, provides fixed-day weekly sailings with direct links to Shanghai, ensuring delivery in 23 days. read more

Dla kenijskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Fawakih Import and Export, rosnące zapotrzebowanie Azji na awokado otwiera nowe możliwości, a dyrektor zarządzający El’miqdad Hassan Nandwa jest optymistyczny co do potencjału regionu. read more

The French apple exporter Blue Whale is increasing its growth in Asia at a faster pace, with a strong emphasis on high-quality varieties and a more tailored approach to meet the rapidly changing consumer preferences in the region. read more