A shipment of 19.2 tonnes of pears was returned to Belgium after arriving in Kazakhstan without the necessary phytosanitary documentation. The consignment had reached the Port of Kuryk in the Mangystau region from Belgium. Authorities discovered during a document inspection that the cargo did not have the required paperwork. read more

Bloom Fresh has achieved a major legal victory in China. The court's initial ruling has confirmed third-party infringement of its plant variety rights (PVR) for its unique grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as Sweet Sapphire). read more

As Tet approaches, a decrease in durian supply from Vietnam's Mekong Delta has led to a surge in prices across the domestic market, as reported by Retail News Asia. read more

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Australian almond export sales seem to be on target to sell most of the inventory from the 2025 season after the release of the industry's sales data for December. read more

Last week, Carrefour announced that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding to sell all of its 478 stores in Romania (including 55 hypermarkets, 191 supermarkets, 202 convenience stores, and 30 discount stores) to Paval Holding, an investment vehicle owned by the Paval. read more

India's apple imports are increasing significantly as premium apples from global sources are filling the gaps left by challenges in domestic supply, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of Embrace Fresh. "Washington apples have arrived, along with early shipments from South Africa through partners like Delecta and Cape Span. Our New Zealand, read more

Vietnam has granted market access to Greek kiwifruit after technical negotiations between the phytosanitary authorities of both countries. The Ministry of Rural Development and Food has confirmed that the Vietnamese Plant Protection Department has officially accepted the proposed measures for access. read more

The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft confirms that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. To date, no binding agreements have been entered into. The required approvals of the... read more

In mid-December '25, Dalat Hasfarm brought its philosophy "Collaborate to Innovate" to life with a record-setting floral artwork in the heart of Da Lat. The installation was officially recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization, but more importantly, it showcased what Dalat Hasfarm truly stands for. read more

The worldwide fresh lemon and lime market is preparing for a decrease in the 2025/26 season, mainly due to major production challenges in traditional Mediterranean leading producers. read more

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The US and Taiwan have signed a reciprocal trade agreement that will see Taiwan eliminate or reduce 99 percent of tariff barriers and provide preferential market access for US industrial and agricultural exports, including horticulture products. read more

Westfalia Fruit India has launched a Winter Mango campaign by introducing the South African-grown Shelly mango, which extends India's mango season into the winter months. read more

Rosja podjęła pierwszy formalny krok w kierunku zwiększenia kwoty importu pomidorów z Turcji, zgodnie z doniesieniami rosyjskich mediów. Ministerstwo Rolnictwa Rosji przygotowało projekt rozporządzenia w celu zwiększenia kwoty importu pomidorów o 100 000 ton, co zwiększy łączny dozwolony wolumen do 600 000 ton. read more

W ostatnich latach Täze aý Miweler stała się jednym z największych dostawców świeżych owoców i warzyw w Turkmenistanie. Obecnie firma oferuje około 60 różnych produktów, począwszy od tradycyjnych jabłek i marchwi po egzotyczne owoce, które wcześniej były rzadkością na lokalnym rynku detalicznym. read more

W dniu 9 lutego 2026 roku biuro regionalne odpowiedzialne za zdrowie roślin w Omsku w Rosji wykryło zachodniego wciornastka kwiatowego (Frankliniella occidentalis) w przesyłce 5600 sadzonek chryzantem importowanych z Chin przez Kazachstan. Testy laboratoryjne potwierdziły obecność żywych osobników. read more

M B Naqvi, CEO and Chief Coordinator, stated that the recent trade agreements between India and the EU, USA, and New Zealand have sparked significant early interest from international participants for the Fresh India Show 2026. "As India embarks on a new era of trade agreements with the EU, USA, and New Zealand,..." read more

Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), the leading trade fair in Asia for the fresh produce sector, is proud to announce Unitec, a global technological leader in the fruit and vegetable industry, as its exclusive official technology partner for the 2026 edition. The partnership was officially unveiled. read more

Z walentynkami wypada w sobotę w tym roku, dostawy kwiatów są rozłożone na więcej dni niż zwykle. Jennifer Schweidel i jej zespół w Blooms of Dunwoody mają teraz najwięcej pracy, przygotowując bukiety kwiatowe zaplanowane do wysyłki później w tym tygodniu. "Logistycznie to dużo pracy". read more