India's apple market is expected to experience a rise in imports this season, fueled by robust domestic demand that cannot be met solely by local production, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of fresh produce importer Agro Aira Greens Pvt. Ltd. "We anticipate a 10% increase in apple imports to reach 600,000 metric tons." read more

Kirgizstan drastically decreased its cabbage exports in the first seven months of 2025. According to the National Statistics Committee, the country shipped a total of 3,046.8 tons of cabbage, valued at USD 586,300. This amount is 3.3 times lower than the same period in 2024, when 10,069.5 tons were exported for USD 1.21 million. read more

Between January and July 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 15,400 tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan, valued at USD 10 million, according to the National Statistics Committee. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons, valued at USD 8.7 million, were imported. read more

Moroccan Medjool date growers in the Boudnib region, the historical birthplace of the Medjool date variety, are gearing up to kick off the 2025/2026 season in September. Alongside technical preparations, they are engaging in aggressive commercial initiatives to tap into new markets, as there is growing global interest in dates. read more

Iran is located on the world's arid belt, with a large part of its land affected by arid and semi-arid climates. According to the World Resources Institute, the country is among those experiencing severe water scarcity. read more

Greenhouse technology specialist Kubo has recently constructed two large-scale production facilities for strawberries, one in Canada and the other in Saudi Arabia. The company is further advancing its semi-closed model Ultra-Clima, incorporating an emission-free CO₂ dosing strategy. read more

The New Zealand-based group Greener Pastures has introduced an investment fund that allows foreigners to invest in the country's growing kiwifruit industry and obtain residency through the nation's newly adjusted "golden visa" regulations. read more

While it was agreed early on to exclude sensitive agricultural products from the negotiations and to determine the goods affected, an agreement has not yet been reached. The European Commission emphasizes the benefits of an agreement to protect geographical indications, which would be new. read more

Spreafico, among the main players in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, is consolidating its presence in the Central-South by inaugurating a new logistics platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome, in one of the country's most strategic distribution hubs. This initiative is part of a larger plan to read more

An indonesian university is growing the giant corpse flower (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in its Biology Education Laboratory greenhouse to support education and research. "The corpse flower we planted in December 2024 is now thriving and has produced a stunning, exotic bloom," said read more

India remains a major importer of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios due to strong domestic demand and limited local production. While almonds and walnuts are produced domestically, pistachios are not grown on a commercial scale. Imports of all three nuts are projected to rise in the marketing year. read more

The Royal Honey Murcott is a mid-season mandarin developed in Mundubbera, Australia. It is likely a hybrid of Murcott and Ellendale, which was a chance mutation created by Allen and Susan Jenkin from Ironbark Citrus. The season for this variety typically runs from mid-May to June in Queensland and from mid-June to. read more

In Murdongri's marigold fields, located just 12 kilometers from Kanker town, rows of golden-yellow blooms shine brightly, kissed by the sun's rays. Among them, women bend with baskets in hand, harvesting not only the orange and yellow flowers of their hard work. For years, these women have been quietly happy. read more

The Chilean cherry industry is preparing for a new season with improved sizes and quality, following a previous campaign characterized by high volumes and challenges in fruit sales. Sergio Rojas Espinoza, general manager of La Consentida, mentions that this year they anticipate reaching around 150 million. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć lat wolumeny importu awokado do Indii wzrosły, ponieważ popyt konsumencki rośnie wraz z stabilnymi dostawami awokado Hass z Tanzanii - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel kenijskiej firmy handlowej Truport Transcontinental Limited, która rozwinęła się z dostawcy usług logistycznych. "Nasze korzenie" read more

SPAR China partners are further expanding their store network. In China, the two main partners, SPAR Guangdong and SPAR Shandong, are continuing to grow their store portfolios, offering customers an improved shopping experience. In the southern part of the country, SPAR Guangdong recently reopened its SPAR Guangdong store. read more

Millions of fresh asparagus spears are currently being harvested by New Zealand growers, with supply expected to reach its peak around Labour Weekend before decreasing after Christmas. Dr. Carolyn Lister, Principal Scientist and Science Team Leader (Food & Health Information) at Plant & Food, provided this information. read more

The Agriculture Ministry announced that the cabinet has approved a support package of up to €1.515 million (US$1.63 million) for farmers who experienced crop damage during the 2024/2025 growing season as a result of unfavorable weather conditions. This decision was made during the cabinet meeting on September 17th. read more

The competition in the date market is increasing as the harvests in North Africa occur between September and April, varying by region. The main focus is on the Moroccan market, which is the world's second-largest importer of dates after India, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The new production and distribution platform of Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, located in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome, represents a significant step to strengthen their presence in central-southern Italy, where the market is growing, and to evolve towards the future. The warehouse is a read more