By 2:00 a.m., the road from Dadar Station to Mumbai's Sau Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market comes alive. Trucks arrive at the municipal market, transporting 8 to 20 tonnes of marigolds (genda) and chrysanthemums (shevanti) from districts like Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, Pune, and Nashik in central... read more

The French plum season looks very promising, with the first varieties going on sale at the end of June. "All the American-Japanese varieties are of really high quality this year. These include Soriana, Obilnaya, which is nearing the end of its season, Ruby Sun - whose harvest has begun - Sapphire, and read more

CK Hutchison's proposed sale of more than 40 ports to BlackRock and MSC is facing potential obstruction from China. The Wall Street Journal reports that Chinese authorities are demanding that Cosco, a Chinese shipping company, acquire a stake in the deal, or else risk Beijing's intervention to block the sale. read more

Według danych z GeoStat, Gruzja zwiększyła swoje wydatki na importowane pomidory o 13,52% w pierwszych pięciu miesiącach 2025 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, pomimo importowania mniejszej ilości. W okresie od stycznia do maja 2025 roku Gruzja importowała 18 444 tony pomidorów za kwotę 13,14 dolarów. read more

Vietnam's banana and passion fruit exports are growing rapidly and have the potential to reach the billion-dollar mark this year with proper investments and planning. In 2024, bananas covered 161,000 hectares of cultivation and generated nearly $380 million in export turnover, positioning Vietnam as a key player in the global market. read more

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Tina Andres, Chairwoman of the Organic Association, stated: "With the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the EU Commission is relinquishing its responsibility for the food sector. Commissioner Christophe Hansen announces 'Evolution instead of Revolution,' as if the sector hasn't long suffered from disruptions." read more

Axia Vegetable Seeds is headquartered in Naaldwijk, Netherlands, and specializes in breeding tomatoes. The company employs 132 staff and generated a revenue of 48 million euros in 2024. The acquisition is a significant step in the company's expansion. read more

A positive marketing course is coming to an end for the early Greek onions whose harvest began in April. Charalampos Anifantis, sales director of Anifantis Farm, a packing company based in Thiva, reports on the market development: "There were many exports to Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and even." read more

The marketing of summer fruits such as strawberries and watermelons is still in full swing. "Watermelons are currently being supplied to us from Italy, Spain, and Turkey, and are being very well-received. I would describe the price differences between the individual countries of origin as... read more

Rapid growth of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has led to local competition between industrialists and exporters for supply, causing shortages in the second half of the season. How have Saudi Arabian importers, the third-largest market for Egyptian citrus after the... read more

W sezonie 2025 sektor cytrusowy Peru wykazuje wyraźne znaki poprawy po wyzwaniach klimatycznych, które dotknęły go w 2023 roku. "Do 27. tygodnia tego roku eksport wzrósł o 29% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w zeszłym roku, co podkreśla poprawę w przypadku wczesnych odmian, takich jak Satsuma (+88%), Primosole". read more

Vietnam's banana industry is experiencing significant growth, with a cultivated area of over 161,000 hectares producing nearly 3 million tonnes in 2024. The primary growing regions in the country are the Mekong Delta, Southeast, northern midlands, and Red River Delta, with the Southeast region achieving the highest yield. read more

The berry market in India is experiencing changing consumption trends, with an increasing number of consumers showing a willingness to try imported berries from various countries. Once considered a novelty, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries have now become popular lifestyle choices. read more

Started in 2021, Abacate International entered the Indian market at a time when avocado consumption was still limited and largely unstructured. With a clear focus on a single product category, the importer has gradually built systems around sourcing, cold chain, ripening, and distribution. read more

Vakhtang Bezhitashvili, the head of the Georgian Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, expressed concerns regarding Georgia's visa-free travel agreement with the European Union. This agreement is linked to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), which is essential for economic cooperation. read more

Martiforous Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) were found in Belgium, leading to a warning from the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV). These beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of over 400 plant species, such as corn, grapes, strawberries, and roses. read more

W strategicznym ruchu mającym na celu zdobycie rosnącego apetytu Indii na premium owoce, indyjski importer świeżych produktów rolnych i firma doradcza Scion Agricos nawiązały partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim producentem Bearsley Exports, aby wprowadzić na rynek indyjski nowy premium odmiany jabłek o nazwie NZ Rouge w połowie sierpnia. read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

The cold-chain infrastructure in India has undergone significant transformation in recent years due to increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and government backing. Ddhairya Gandhi, a professional from ColdStar Logistics, a supply-chain solutions provider based in Mumbai, provides valuable insights into this development and the industry's trajectory. read more