Accordingly, the European Union consolidated its position as the most important market for Ecuadorian fruits, accounting for 30.97% of total purchases. Significant importing countries included Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Greece, and Malta. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more

Ahold Delhaize launches 'Healthy Future Academy' to empower associates on health and sustainability. Ahold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize has launched the 'Healthy Future Academy', a new learning program designed to equip associates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to further." read more

Modern farming techniques such as polyhouses and net houses are quickly changing the horticultural landscape of Prayagraj. This is increasing the income of farmers and establishing the district as a growing center for floriculture exports. According to district officials, these protected cultivation methods facilitate... read more

PIORiN has announced that blueberries from Polish plantations have been approved for export to the Vietnamese market. This decision was made by the Plant Health Service of Vietnam after an inspection conducted in Poland from August 26-29, 2025. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu szacowana jest na 6,11 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o 8,3% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Na podstawie obecnej wydajności, sektor ma szansę osiągnąć wartość eksportu na poziomie 8 miliardów dolarów w tym roku. Owoce i warzywa. read more

The vision of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and the determination of its alumnus, Avtar Singh Dhindsa, laid the foundation for one of India's most successful land diversification projects: floriculture and flower seed cultivation. Avtar, who grew up in Langrian village in Punjab, began read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

Mr. Mukund Thakar, Founder of Sai Roses and Pawana Sanskruti FPC, has been honored at HortiConnect India 2025 in Bangalore for his contributions to the floriculture industry. This recognition celebrates his remarkable journey from a humble 1000 square meter polyhouse to 50 acres of world-class facilities. read more

On September 9th, AgriFutures growAG. and Hort Innovation co-hosted a webinar with UK-based AgriTech E, focusing on innovation needs in Australia's horticulture sector and opportunities for international collaboration. The session introduced the growAG. platform and featured insights from an. read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

According to the commission, the agreement for the agricultural sectors of both sides is largely balanced. There will be no liberalization for sensitive agricultural products such as rice, sugar, and eggs. The same applies to fresh bananas, ethanol, modified starches, and proteins. "Limited trade quotas" will be in place. read more

Nowe dane ze strony rządu Nowej Zelandii ujawniły, że konsumenci w całym kraju zmniejszyli spożycie owoców i warzyw w związku z presją finansową. read more

Bipartisan group of US legislators has called on US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to prioritize market access for US blueberries in trade talks with key Asian partners. read more

Hyderabad residents who are planning to decorate their homes with flowers or make Bathukammas will need to spend less on marigolds but more on roses during the upcoming festival season starting Monday. The price of roses has increased, while the cost of marigolds (banthi), traditionally used for home decoration, has decreased. read more

Vietnam is the European Union's largest trading partner in ASEAN. The EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA), signed in 2019 and in force since August 2020, aims to reduce tariffs and promote trade in goods and services. Between 2019 and 2024, total trade between the EU and Vietnam rose. read more

The stone fruit sector in Turkey is experiencing a significant decrease in the marketing year 2025/26 due to widespread spring frosts and unfavorable weather conditions. Fresh peach and nectarine exports are expected to decrease by 45 percent to 145,000 tons, while fresh cherry exports are forecasted to drop by 85 percent. read more

Turkey is preparing for the beginning of its citrus export season, which officially starts on October 2. Gökhan Gökoluk, a sales representative of the Turkish fresh produce exporter İşlek Group, mentioned that the citrus season follows a successful start to the pomegranate season. "We are pleased to" read more

The newly organized HortiConnect India Expo brought a fresh focus to India's horticulture sector, gathering nearly 25,000 visitors at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre for three event-packed days between September 25th and 27th. Click here for the photoreport of Technology Vision 2030. read more