Anyone following the grape sector in India during the 2025-26 season was aware that it was a challenging year for farmers and exporters. Prolonged heavy rains towards the end of 2025 in key growing regions like Nashik's Satara and Dindori belts led to a 45-55% reduction in yields. While the impact was most severe on traditional grape varieties, newer patented species also faced difficulties. read more

Jalisco is increasing its investment in promoting international trade and diversifying exports as agricultural producers aim to reduce their reliance on the U.S. market and expand their access to Asia and Europe. This strategy is being coordinated by Sader Jalisco and the Agricultural and Agroindustrial Development. read more

Georgia's peach season started in early May, about ten days earlier than usual. "We are excited to be up and running and it's great to have an early start," says Will McGehee with Genuine Georgia, representing Georgia's peach growers. The early start is due to an unusually dry March and April. read more

Move over matcha - it's Ube's time! SPAR reported: 'The "ube trend" refers to the global rise in popularity of ube (pronounced oo-beh), a bright purple yam from the Philippines. Ube has long been a staple in Filipino desserts such as ube halaya, halo-halo, cakes, and breads. Its deep violet color and unique flavor have captured the attention of food enthusiasts around the world. read more

The second day of HortEx and AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, was dedicated to precision cultivation systems, plant nutrition, and monitoring technologies. Technical conferences and discussions on the exhibition floor brought together growers, suppliers, and researchers to explore practices in protected cultivation. read more

Tudana, producent truskawek z Turkmenistanu, zakończył pierwszą wysyłkę eksportową świeżych truskawek do Dubaju, Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich. Zakłady produkcyjne firmy znajdują się w dystrykcie Ak Bugday w regionie Ahal. Według przedstawiciela firmy, producent również eksploruje read more

The Ministry of Transport in China has imposed fines on nine international container shipping lines and seven domestic non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) for violations related to freight rate filings. Some of the shipping companies mentioned include MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM Group. read more

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North Korean trading companies are actively seeking out Chinese buyers for fresh vegetables and fruits grown at the Sinuiju Comprehensive Greenhouse Farm, a large agricultural complex that opened earlier this year near the Chinese border. This initiative is part of a broader effort to diversify. read more

Global geopolitical tensions are causing disruptions in petrochemical and energy markets, leading to increased instability and higher costs in ethylene supply. Particularly in regions like Asia, supply is becoming constrained and prices are on the rise. This situation is generating uncertainty for industries reliant on a consistent supply. read more

Brooklet Farms picked its first Hass avocados of the season in March. The timing has been fairly typical overall, although seasonal conditions earlier in the year created a few challenges. "Despite that, fruit maturity and market timing have lined up reasonably well for us," said Lucy Philips. read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility uses hydroponic technology for rose cultivation. More than 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 ogłosiła Imberri jako oficjalnego partnera świeżych produktów rolnych na edycję z 2026 roku. Partnerstwo zostało ogłoszone podczas spotkania AFL SEA Meet Up, które odbyło się w Bangkoku 18 maja, gromadząc przedstawicieli branży świeżych produktów rolnych z całej Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Imberri, mające siedzibę... read more

Bangkok's BITEC is bustling as AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HortEx kick off their 5th edition on May 20-22, 2026, with an energetic Thai cultural performance setting a positive tone for a region committed to advancing smarter farming practices. With the overarching theme "Farm. Farmer. Future.", the opening addresses by DLG are sure to ignite discussions on the future of agriculture. read more

The 3rd annual Plantlogic International Conference on Substrate Strawberry Technology, held in Ningbo, China, emphasized the rapid advancement of substrate-based strawberry production from a niche growing method to a globally scaled commercial production system. The invited speaker discussed... read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility utilizes hydroponic technology for growing roses. Over 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

Australian citrus exporter Pinnacle Fresh is getting ready for the upcoming citrus season, anticipating high eating quality despite smaller fruit sizes due to a dry growing season. Daniel Newport mentioned that the harvest has just started in the Sunraysia, Riverina, and Riverland regions, where... read more

Sky Kurtz, założyciel i dyrektor generalny Pure Harvest Smart Farms, jest równocześnie przedsiębiorcą i wizjonerem, co doskonale opisuje osobę, która uprawia jagody, liściaste warzywa i pomidory w surowym środowisku pustyni Zatoki Perskiej. Wojna w Iranie i zamieszanie wokół Cieśniny Ormuz do tej pory miały. read more

At Gourmet Waiuku, a 4.7-hectare capsicum glasshouse operation in Waiuku, New Zealand, the new season has started with a renewed emphasis on biological control, sustainable growing practices, and developing a more resilient greenhouse ecosystem. As part of NZ Gourmet, the operation supplies fresh read more

There is a red thread connecting the success of exotic fruit on social media and the new sales trends in the fruit and vegetable departments: the search for exclusivity. In this scenario, there is a fruit that completely redefines the concept of "premium product". We are talking about the mango. read more