Even in stable seasons, mango is considered one of the more complex fruit crops to cultivate, due to its reliance on climate conditions, tree physiology, and management practices. This has direct implications for India, the world's largest mango producer. The country harvests 23 million tons… read more

A new research project has been initiated with the goal of safeguarding banana crops from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne disease that has been negatively impacting banana production worldwide. The project, funded by Hort Innovation, will leverage genetic tools to aid in the creation of banana varieties that are resistant to TR4. read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

The Australian macadamia industry is poised to enhance its competitive advantage in key export markets by leveraging a new project that provides top-notch retail insights in the US, Germany, and China. read more

Podobnie jak w wielu krajach Azji, chińskie Nowe Rok w Tajlandii powoduje znaczący wzrost sprzedaży świeżych produktów, gdy konsumenci biorą udział w uroczystych obchodach i wymianie prezentów. read more

The rynek winogron obecnie stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji. "Na rynku jest obecnie dużo południowoafrykańskich winogron. Eksport z RPA wzrósł globalnie o 8-10%, podczas gdy eksport do Europy wzrósł o 27% do tygodnia 7. W tygodniu 5 wysłano prawie 12 milionów opakowań do eksportu, z read more

The date season, which started in September, has positioned Galilee Export strongly, with the company reporting an expected export volume of approximately 8,000 tons of Medjoul dates for the 2025/26 season. This reflects the company's continuous expansion and its position as one of the leading Medjoul date exporters. read more

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
The head of Australia's consumer regulator says she is concerned by the growing practice of major supermarkets charging customers for fresh produce by item, rather than by weight, leaving some shoppers confused and... read more

On January 26, 2026, the Primorsky branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety confirmed the presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in fresh-cut flowers imported from China. Two consignments totaling 165,900 stems were inspected at the Pogranichny. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

The United States and India have agreed on a framework for a Temporary Reciprocal Trade Agreement, marking a de-escalation of tensions, as reported by Portal Fructicola.com. The main point of contention is the reduction of US tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% from the original 25%. read more

Zbliżając się Tydzień Walentynkowy, sytuacja nie jest różowa dla indyjskich producentów kwiatów. Podczas gdy róże zalewają rynki przed 14 lutego, rolnicy eksportujący kwiaty borykają się z gwałtownie rosnącymi kosztami frachtu lotniczego, które znacząco podkopały ich konkurencyjność na rynkach międzynarodowych. Globalny rynek kwiatów... read more

Spanish offerings dominated the mandarin market with Nadorcott, Tangold, and Orri varieties. Turkey's primary representation was Murcott. Israeli Orri oranges were well received for their organoleptic properties, and the first Minneola oranges from Israel are expected in week 8. read more

Farmer in Punjab are increasingly growing broccoli as demand rises among higher-income consumers, according to a report by Wealth Pakistan. Even though broccoli is still considered a niche crop compared to cauliflower and cabbage, it is now being sold in major supermarkets, specialized vegetable stores, and online platforms. read more

Ceny ogórków w Rosji wzrosły o 111% w ciągu ostatnich trzech miesięcy. Podwyżki cen w styczniu i lutym są typowe, ale skala tego wzrostu przyciągnęła uwagę opinii publicznej. W kilku miastach ceny detaliczne wzrosły do 500–1,000 rubli za kilogram (€5.50-€11.0), co wywołało porównania z. read more

Chile's cherry industry is facing challenges in the 2026 season due to high export volumes, decreasing prices, and reduced demand in China, its primary market. Despite several years of growth in exports, there are now indications of a market adjustment. According to Frutas de Chile, shipments have reached 113.8 million boxes... read more

Import of Vietnamese dragon fruit into India is currently at its peak during the wedding season from November to February, according to Vikrant Sharma, a partner at IndoViet Group, a company that imports and exports fresh produce. "Vietnam's red soils produce high-quality white-flesh varieties with a unique sweet-sour taste." read more

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Australia and New Zealand's premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026, is scheduled to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year, with an extended four-day program from June 1-4. read more

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