DS Smith, a company owned by International Paper and a leading global provider of sustainable and fiber-based packaging solutions, has partnered with the Serele SupeR agricultural cooperative in Romania to replace 10 million plastic packages with circular, recyclable, fiber-based, and FSC-certified corrugated packaging. read more

More. Go to the article read more

More. Go to the article read more

The current Indian grape season is proving to be more challenging compared to previous ones, according to Amit Chopade, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "This time, the Indian grape season is much more challenging than the years we've had. Due to continuous rains..." read more

In January-October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7,753 tonnes of peppers valued at $5.5 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This shows a 3% decrease in volume and a 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Indian strawberry propagation is encountering obstacles due to patent protection issues, as breeders are concerned about the limited ability to protect their patented plant varieties in the country. This information was provided by Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech, a company that imports mother strawberry plants from Italy, Spain, and Egypt to provide around 20. read more

Growers and industry representatives in Pakistan are urging the Punjab government to finalize export arrangements to manage a surplus potato crop, estimated to be at least 30 million tons higher than last year. Stakeholders warned that delays could deepen financial pressure on farmers across the… read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is offering two types of products in this set. read more

A month-long colorful flower festival was inaugurated on Friday at the green and water-filled Faujdarhat DC Park in the port city. Organized by the district administration for the fourth time, the festival will feature millions of flowers from around 140 species of domestic and foreign varieties. read more

Malaysia's durian exports maintained stable volumes in 2025, according to Huongyi Hwang of Top Fruit Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fruit grower. However, there was pressure on the value of the exports. "Shipment volumes were generally consistent with those of 2024, but revenue growth did not increase at the same rate." Hwang added, "The season progressed as usual, with the main fresh exports coming from." read more

In an effort to promote scientific-led agricultural development and increase farmers' income through high-value agricultural enterprises, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, is implementing the CSIR Floriculture Mission in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. read more

A new family-owned flower farm has opened in Ninderry, supplying locally grown, seasonal blooms to the Sunshine Coast. Owned by Treanna and Joel Woods, Woods Goods Flower Farm offers bouquets, DIY flower buckets, and florist-quality wedding arrangements to the community. The couple's love for read more

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance market access for goods and services, including agricultural products. The agreement was signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s two-day working visit to the UAE. read more

More than 20 households at Duong Son flower village in Danang city are busy caring for chrysanthemums so they bloom on time for Tet. In the evenings, farmers use small 15 to 20-watt fluorescent bulbs to promote faster growth. Local growers mentioned that chrysanthemum planting started in. read more

Shipments of Kashmiri apples are now reaching international markets, showcasing improvements in quality management, grading, and post-harvest handling in the region. This season, Kashmiri apples have been sent to countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and selected European markets. read more

Krishna Patil from Krishna International Trade, a Maharashtra-based coir products export consultancy, has stated that India's coco peat supply for exports remains constant despite processing challenges caused by heavy rains. "The availability is currently stable thanks to enhancements in coconut processing infrastructure in South India." read more

Rząd Australii ogłosił członków nowej Sieci Dywersyfikacji Handlu, która ma na celu połączenie zasobów przemysłu i rządu w celu pomocy eksporterom w dywersyfikacji i rozwoju na nowe rynki. read more

On 13 January, members of the Australian berry industry came together for the launch of the Berry Good Practice Guide, which was funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments as part of the Storm and Flood Recovery Package. read more

The Australian table grape harvest started in mid-December, with early shipments already seeing high demand in important Asian export markets. Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association, noted that interest from international buyers was noticeable long before. read more