Tropic, a biotechnology company specializing in agriculture, has obtained regulatory approval in both Japan and Brazil for its non-browning banana variety. This development allows the company to access two significant fresh produce markets and represents a significant achievement in fruit production. read more

An international agricultural symposium is being held in Uzbekistan with the participation of a delegation from the Netherlands. The event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Tashkent State Agrarian University. The symposium is focused on various aspects of modern agriculture and aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) in South Africa and the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) have expressed their approval of the recent amendment to the plant health protocol that regulates the export of South African citrus to China. They have described it as a significant advancement for the industry. read more

SPAR Sri Lanka has expanded its store network by opening new stores in Kandy and Kurunegala. The new Kandy supermarket brings SPAR Sri Lanka's total number of stores on the island to 12, with plans to open the 13th outlet in Kurunegala in April. read more

A 1.5-hectare smart greenhouse dedicated to strawberry production has been launched in Uzbekistan's Yukorichirchik district, representing a targeted effort to modernize underutilized greenhouse assets. Developed by a Korean smart farm company, the project is based on the conversion of an idle. read more

Anthura B.V. is celebrating a major milestone this week: twenty years since the Dutch young plant specialist established its presence in Kunming, China — a city famously referred to as the City of Eternal Spring. What initially started as a strategic move to relocate the company closer to the rapidly expanding market has now turned into read more

Rynki walutowe wykazywały ograniczoną zmienność, gdy traderzy monitorowali status zawieszenia broni między USA a Iranem po jego ogłoszeniu na początku tygodnia. Dolar amerykański osłabił się początkowo, zanotowawszy największy tygodniowy spadek od rozpoczęcia konfliktu pod koniec lutego. Sytuacja read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported that prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have continued to increase this week. The main reason for this price surge is the limited supply of vegetables in the domestic market. Market operators have also noted a rise in tomato prices in Turkey. read more

Long considered a harsh and arid area, Rayalaseema is now becoming a thriving center for floriculture. The aromatic flowers grown here are spreading their fragrance to temples, weddings, and major festivals across South India. Farmers in Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Anantapur, read more

Quality inspection has become a non-negotiable layer in fresh produce trade since disruptions in West Asia, says Bhushan Yalmar, CEO of Zorro QC in Mumbai. "Demand for our services has increased by approximately 35-40% due to the rerouting caused by the war, extended transit times, and simply read more

The final speaker lineup has been announced for Fresh Produce India, which will return to Mumbai on 16-17 April 2026. The event will be held at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel and will bring together top decision-makers from India and around the world to discuss fresh produce. read more

Swarup Bose, founder & CEO of Mumbai-based Celcius Logistics, says that six or seven years ago, the cold chain infrastructure for fresh produce in India was almost non-existent. Only a small percentage of farmers, traders, wholesalers, or buyers utilized it, and that too only for critical consignments. read more

For Australian and New Zealand exporters, the challenge is no longer just to grow and pack quality produce. The real challenge is to protect that quality throughout the journey. Long transit routes, variable shipping conditions, container delays, and inconsistent hygiene inside storage are some of the challenges they face. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, UAE, states that the Egyptian citrus season is still ongoing and thriving, despite the conflict in the Middle East: "The citrus season has progressed with strong." read more

A popular sign of spring in coastal Georgia is happening as the annual Rivers of Iris bloom returns to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, located at 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah. With hundreds of vibrant irises flowing through the landscape, this display is a must-see. read more

"Brazilian fruit is exported to Europe when Europe is not producing or cannot produce certain species due to technical and climatic constraints," stated Jorge de Sousa, project manager at Abrafrutas. He emphasized that while this trading pattern is not new, it is intensifying. "This benefits both… read more

New Zealand apple exporter Snazzy Fruit Company is focusing its season on differentiation, with its Fizz™ apples being incorporated into its export-oriented strategy as the newest addition to its expanding variety lineup. Josh Parlane stated that the season has started off strong. read more

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Eksport świeżo ciętych chryzantem z południowo-zachodniej prowincji Junnan w Chinach rośnie na rynkach w Japonii i Korei Południowej, wspierany przez efektywne sieci logistyczne i uproszczone procedury celne, informują lokalne władze. W miejscowości Yangjie, w mieście Kaiyuan w Honghe. read more

To ADW Fresh Trade, the period around Easter was very busy. This was not only because of the Easter sales rush, but also due to significant disruptions in air freight caused by the conflict in Iran. "Currently, we are heavily relying on mangetout and beans from Kenya, but there is a shortage of..." read more