The potato industry of India came together in New Delhi for a National Potato Stakeholders' Meet organized by APEDA and Media Today Pvt. Ltd. The event gathered over 60 participants from government agencies, research institutions, processors, exporters, and grower organizations. It was a significant gathering that highlighted the importance of the potato industry in India. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Wielka Brytania/Włochy: Dystrybutor artykułów spożywczych Princes Group odnotował wzrost zysku w pierwszym raporcie po debiucie na rynku brytyjskim. Princes Group zgłosił znaczący wzrost zysku operacyjnego za pierwsze dziewięć miesięcy od momentu debiutu na giełdzie, ograniczając koszty i usprawniając operacje w celu zwiększenia marż. read more

Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China's Hubei province has experienced a substantial increase in airfreight shipments in 2025, with its strategic location playing a key role in facilitating the trade of fresh produce. read more

Indonesia continues to hold significant untapped market potential for the global fresh produce industry. With increased urbanization, an expanding middle class, and a more health-conscious younger demographic, the demand for imported fruits is growing – as are the marketing opportunities. read more

Australia's independent fruit and vegetable retailers are being featured in a new national campaign encouraging consumers to shop locally. read more

"Klienci azjatyccy ewoluowali znacząco w ostatnich latach," zauważa Stefaan Marais, dyrektor generalny Crownfruit, azjatyckiej części importowej i handlowej południowoafrykańskiego eksportera Fruitworks. "Historycznie popyt kierował się ku mniejszym lub bardziej przystępnym cenowo rozmiarom owoców, odzwierciedlając bardziej wrażliwe na cenę zakupy... read more

The first box of cherries from Australia's 2025 season will be auctioned on Saturday, 29 November, at the annual Cherry Ball organized by the Sydney Markets Foundation. Proceeds from the event will once again go to Little Wings, a charity that supports regional families with seriously ill children. read more

Paval Holding, Zabka, Auchan bid for Carrefour Romania
Paval Holding, an investment vehicle controlled by Romanian entrepreneurs Dragos and Adrian Paval, founders and owners of the do-it-yourself retailer Dedeman, has submitted an offer to acquire Carrefour's operations in Romania, according to local media. read more

A family-owned Australian flower farm is thriving despite tough competition from inexpensive imported flowers, demonstrating the importance of locally-grown flora. According to Flower Industry Australia (FIA), which represents the industry, approximately half of the flowers sold in Australia are imported. read more

Flower seedling growers, nursery owners, and agricultural workers in the Barishal division are currently occupied with cultivating winter flower seedlings, aiming for a successful season after facing losses last year. Many mentioned that reduced sales in the previous year caused financial difficulties. In order to bounce back, they have read more

India's guava exports are on the rise this season, with significant improvements in both quantity and quality, according to Swapna Jarag of Grow India Import Export, located in Pune, Maharashtra. "The Allahabad Safeda and Taiwan Pink varieties are still the top exports and receive praise primarily for their quality." read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

As part of the "Greenhouse Development Project" in Turkey, which aims to increase agricultural productivity and support rural development, the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is providing farmers with a 50% grant for modern greenhouse assistance. The program is being implemented by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Affairs Department. read more

The Samba district is quickly becoming a symbol of agricultural innovation in Jammu and Kashmir. Many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to modern farming techniques. One of these pioneers is Rampal Sharma, a forward-thinking farmer from Tarore village. His journey from read more

With vegetable consumption at critically low levels across Australia, Hort Innovation and Ausveg have supported targeted interventions to help change vegetables from being seen as a "good to have" to a "must-have" in the lives of Australians. The industry aims to increase vegetable consumption in order to create a read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced the appointment of Brett Collins as CEO effective from 10 November 2025. read more

An "exciting accident" led the new head gardener, Lewis Barrett, to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Australia, where he quickly fell in love with the garden as he prepares for a busy summer. Previously, Barrett honed his skills working with herbaceous perennials at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. read more

India's Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation's (NSC) vegetable and flower seed processing and packaging unit in the national capital on Monday. The modern unit is situated at Pusa Complex. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated five NSC. read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more