Indie is a leading producer of oranges, however, imports continue to play a crucial role in meeting off-season and premium demand, according to Suresh Ramakrishnan, CEO of Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce importer based in Tamil Nadu. "Import volumes from Egypt and South Africa remained stable," he said. read more

Bridgett James jest asystentem menedżera nasion w spółdzielni nasion ziemniaków w Ashburton, która przechowuje, kroi i klasyfikuje nasiona ziemniaków dla producentów dostarczających ziemniaki dla McDonald's dostarczających restauracje McDonald's. James powiedziała, że sezon zaczyna się pod koniec lutego lub na początku marca, gdy nasiona ziemniaków przybywają od producentów. "To read more

Seeka Limited has successfully introduced a new red nashi pear under the brand name Ruby Roo™. The variety was initially launched at Australia's Hort Connections Conference in Brisbane in June. Recently, Seeka also showcased the new variety at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, receiving positive feedback. read more

Amir Karimi of fresh produce exporter Faina Universal Co. has stated that banana exports from India are showing signs of recovery as the export window approaches. He mentioned that although exports are not yet at peak levels, they are steady, with shipments still being sent to the Middle East, including regular deliveries to Jordan. read more

Russian prosecutors are pursuing the seizure of assets belonging to businessman Denis Shtengelov, who is connected to the Dutch vegetable company HAK through his ownership structures. According to Russian authorities, Shtengelov is accused of supporting Ukraine's armed forces. read more

NIAB, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, along with a team of international partners, has developed new technology for measuring fruit trees in three dimensions with unparalleled accuracy. read more

SanLucar is continuing its expansion in Asia, with its most recent market entry being Singapore last year. The brand is now also present in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and central China. read more

In 2024, about 300 nests were reported. As of early September this year, there are already 1,213 nests. It is expected that this number will continue to rise in the coming months. This growth indicates that the Asian hornet has permanently established itself in Zeeland. read more

Phoebe Scherer, the technical lab manager at Apata in Tauranga, has won the prestigious 2025 Young Grower national title hosted by Horticulture New Zealand. Scherer was also the champion in the Bay of Plenty region. read more

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Asiafruit Magazine, the Asia Fruit Knowledge Centre organized a three-day program that kicked off with a high-level panel discussion at the Asiafruit Congress. The discussion focused on reflecting on the changes in Asia's market over the last thirty years. read more

Nowe badania opublikowane przez Ausveg określiły ogromne koszty i zakres obciążenia związanego z przestrzeganiem przepisów, regulacjami i biurokracją w wysokości 213 milionów dolarów australijskich rocznie, które utrudniają wydajność i rentowność australijskich producentów warzyw oraz zagrażają długoterminowej rentowności przemysłu warzywnego Australii. read more

JWM Asia's citrus procurement from South Africa is coming to a close. The final shipment of fruits to China is currently en route, including late mandarins, late navels, and Valencias for Mid-Autumn Festival sales, expected to arrive next week. JWM Asia's last citrus shipments from South Africa will include late navels bound for Hong Kong. read more

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company, based in Saudi Arabia, manages a 60,000-hectare estate producing crops such as wheat, barley, corn, onions, and potatoes. To meet the increasing demand for processed potato products, the company has invested in French fry production. In December 2020, read more

Asia, especially China, is our main market for cherries. The lessons we learned from the last season were valuable. The overproduction negatively impacted many exporters' outcomes and led to increased caution. Following the experience of the previous year, many growers have recognized that prioritizing quality is essential. As a result, they are no longer shipping some of their cherries." read more

Everything is ready for the presentation of Macfrut 2026 in Catania. The appointment is tomorrow at 3.30 pm at the Romano Palace Hotel in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and through a live streaming by connecting HERE (languages available: Italian, English, and Spanish). Stay tuned for the latest updates on the 43rd edition. read more

New Zealand: Commerce Commission welcomes enhanced focus on competition

The Commerce Commission has welcomed the government's announcement to update the Commerce Act with measures aimed at enhancing competition. This includes measures to deter creeping acquisitions. read more

According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer, purchasing 7,200 tons (an increase of 3.4 times). Additionally, exports to Tajikistan grew by 1.5 times, totaling 23.6 tons. read more

As part of an agreement between National Agroforte (brand MillMax) in the Bukhara region and Kuwait's Star Fruit Co., Uzbekistan has shipped around 1 ton of fresh fruits to Kuwait, including peaches, pomegranates, melons, pears, nectarines, and grapes, reports IA "Dunyo". read more

The South India Flower Association stated on Thursday that the planned cut-flower market at GKVK is not related to the relocation of KR Market, despite reports of 900 trees being cut down for the project. Association president TM Aravind clarified that the facility is intended to serve national needs and... read more

W zeszłym sezonie eksport australijskich winogron osiągnął swoje drugie najlepsze wyniki pod względem wartości, z eksportem ponad 140 000 ton o wartości niemal 600 milionów AUD. Według Jeffa Scotta, dyrektora generalnego Table Grapes Australia, był to dość mieszany sezon. "Początek sezonu był bardzo dobry, potem" read more