The Turkish cherry season was ruined by frost before it even began, particularly in the Central region of the country, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF). "Cherry production in the Central region of Turkey was nearly completely lost because..." read more

Rio Grande do Norte, the largest melon producer and exporter in Brazil, is ramping up its efforts to increase exports of fruits and vegetables to China. This initiative seeks to capitalize on the commercial potential and demand in the Asian market, particularly from October to April, when the domestic supply in China is lower… read more

Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, the prices of root vegetables remain high. In retail markets, prices range from 1.70 to 3 manats per kilogram (approximately $1.00 to $1.75), which is nearly double compared to the previous year. Early potato varieties are priced between 3 to 4. read more

The 2025 apple harvest has been completed at the Willowford Alma Alta Orchard, and the season has been very successful. Phil and Kirsty Greer cultivate apples on 30 hectares in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, where they grow Royal Gala, Jazz, and Envy apples. "We were part of the first commercial planting of the Envy apple." read more

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Between August 1, 2024, and April 23, 2025, Georgia exported 17.2 thousand tons of apples, valued at $10.9 million, according to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. This represents an increase of 15.0 thousand tons, or 7.6 times, compared to the previous year. The export value rose by read more

At the center of the project is the development of a mid-tech demonstration greenhouse, complemented by a training program in Bangladesh. The facility, which will be built this year at the ACI Research and Development Center in Mawna - about 60 km north of Dhaka - aims to showcase the latest technologies in greenhouse farming. read more

The unintentional introduction and progressive spread of the Japanese beetle pose one of the greatest challenges for the Federal Plant Protection Service and the cantonal specialized offices in recent years. However, the Japanese beetle is not only a threat to the read more

Delegates have only one day left to avail the special early-bird rate for Fresh Produce Vietnam. read more

Jako jedyny hurtowy rynek świeżych produktów spożywczych w Australii Zachodniej, Perth Markets odgrywa kluczową rolę w łańcuchu dostaw świeżych produktów spożywczych tego stanu. read more

Malezja uzyskała zgodę na eksport świeżych kokosów do Chin po tym, jak oba kraje podpisały Memorandum o Porozumieniu (MoU) w sprawie nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego 16 kwietnia.

Polish translation: Malaysia has obtained approval to export fresh coconuts to China after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Phytosanitary protocol on 16 April. read more

After the success of the sales campaign in Europe and North America, the development of Kissabel® continues with the new harvest in the Southern Hemisphere. The disruptive range of apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red is continuing its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. read more

Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych… read more

Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are read more

Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie. read more

The apricot industry in Turkey has generated almost $330 million in exports over the past five years. However, recent frost events have caused significant damage to apricot crops as well as to peaches, apples, nectarines, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı visited the affected areas. read more

The Chinese blueberry market has undergone significant changes in the past twenty years, with Peru emerging as a major player. In 2024, China imported 38,743 tons of blueberries, 89% of which came from Peru. This shift reflects the increasing popularity of healthy eating among China's urban and upper-middle-class consumers. read more

"Boleh La" - was the slogan of today's unique B2B event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where 15 leading importers of fresh produce from Malaysia met selected suppliers from Morocco. Boleh La means "it can be done" and that was exactly the conclusion of today's intense negotiations. read more

In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

The mango industry in Cambodia has been thriving, with growth largely driven by increasing demand from China. read more