Taiwan-based vertical farming operator and technology provider, YesHealth Group, in partnership with Saudi Arabian agriculture company, Mowreq Specialized Agriculture, has started supplying the retail chain Panda in Riyadh under the brand name Jana Farm, as the new facility scales up. read more

India's okra exports reached 1.12 lakh MT in the marketing year 2025, despite early price dips, showing steady growth, according to Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar, India. "The UK, Germany, and North America are the top destinations, with buyers expressing high satisfaction." read more

Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh, states that demand for blueberries in India is increasing, while this season's supply is not as plentiful as in previous seasons. Shinde notes, "India is experiencing a significant surge in blueberry demand, exacerbated by tightening global and regional supply due to seasonal factors." read more

Vitroflora Tissue Culture Laboratory, an international company specializing in in vitro propagation, has announced the acquisition of a laboratory in Turkey. The facility, including 100% of the shares, has been acquired by Anna and Karol Pawlak, owners of the Vitroflora Group, from Hassan Yasar. read more

Asia has reshaped the global frozen fries market in the last year, primarily due to significantly reduced selling prices and the rapid growth of processing capacity in countries like China and India. As a result, suppliers from these regions have captured a larger market share, putting pressure on producers in the United States and other countries. read more

A new cold storage project has been launched this week at IGC Lassipora in the SICOP Complex, aiming to support fruit growers and traders in Jammu and Kashmir. The foundation stone for the Al Hayaat Cold Storage Facility was laid by the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed. read more

In 2025, Turkey's hazelnut exports continued to have a broad global presence, with shipments being sent to 122 countries as well as autonomous and free trade zones, as reported by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB). The total value of hazelnut exports from Turkey was $2.26 billion. read more

Pakistan's kinnow export chain is currently facing challenges due to the shutdown of the usual overland route to Russia and neighboring markets via Afghanistan. Previously, kinnow shipments would reach destinations in Russia, Ukraine, and the Central Asian Republics within six to nine days. read more

During the peak period in December and January, Air New Zealand Cargo handled nearly 6,000 tons of freight, driven by seasonal demand associated with New Zealand's summer export season. This holiday period typically experiences a rise in the shipment volumes of fresh fruit destined for international markets. read more

The Italian company Siropack started 2026 by signing a commercial agreement to enhance its market presence in Eastern Europe. Located in Cesenatico in the Emilia-Romagna region, the company produces machines and software for packaging fruits, vegetables, food, and pharmaceuticals. Siropack. read more

While on a business trip to China that began on January 12, 2026, SanLucar CEO Armin Rehberg supervised various developments related to the company's operations in the Chinese market. One significant result of the trip was the establishment of a long-term partnership between SanLucar and the Chinese... read more

Australian Bananas has launched Banana Swim Pass, a new promotional campaign that will offer Australians a free swim pass in partnership with Olympic champion, Ariarne Titmus. read more

The Australian fresh produce industry's 'Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy' campaign with The Wiggles has started in 2026, with retail activations scheduled throughout the country as children return to school. read more

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Researchers in Australia have developed a method to convert food waste into bioplastic films using avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. According to the researchers, the approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, while addressing food waste and plastic disposal at the
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Analysts from EastFruit report that a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has allowed sellers to raise prices slightly in this segment. Turkey continues to be the primary supplier of tomatoes to Ukraine during this season. read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

Shvam Dhumal of Agroindis Exim Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce exporter from Maharashtra, stated that India's red onion production is 15-20% lower in the 2025-26 season due to a 45-day delay caused by unseasonal May-November rains in key states. "Last year, November-December experienced lower." read more

India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more