Brazilian Tahiti limes are scheduled to enter the Indian market for the first time this week, with the initial trial shipment anticipated to arrive on 24th October, according to Mahendra M. Shivaraju of Scion Agricos, the fresh produce importer-exporter managing the shipment. "This move is in line with new bilateral relations between the two countries." read more

Zbiory polskich jabłek zbliżają się ku końcowi, gdyż niektóre firmy już całkowicie zakończyły zbieranie wszystkich jabłek - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu polskiego eksportera jabłek Appolonia: "Zbieranie zbiorów zbliża się do końca; niektórzy producenci już zakończyli, ale nie wszyscy". read more

The first Chilean cherries of the 2025-2026 season have arrived in China and are being sold directly on TikTok for about $150 for 2.5 kg, equivalent to just over 50 euros per kilogram, as reported in an exclusive interview by the Portalfruticol website (click here). read more

Zespri has won a legal case in China defending the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. The Wuhan Intermediate People's Court ruled in favor of Zespri in a plant variety rights (PVR) infringement case filed in 2023 against two defendants involved in the unauthorized. read more

A Tasmanian flower producer wants imported blooms to have country of origin labeling, as they make up about half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, who have been struggling to compete with inexpensive imports, have been advocating for this change for years. Pip Sadler, who operates the business with her brother Rob Sadler, is one of those asking for the labeling requirement. read more

Orange farmers in Bhojpur District, eastern Nepal, have started harvesting their fruit earlier than usual due to increasing damage caused by monkeys. Normally, orange harvests in the region start in November and last through December, but this year, farmers began picking in October. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in approximately 60 hectares of greenhouses on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are shipped to 18 provinces three days a week. Cut flower production has created 2,500 jobs in the area. read more

This year's Chinese honey pomelo season started in early August, and exports are going smoothly. Shipments to the European market are forecasted to be completed by the end of December, while exports to Russia will continue until the end of January. As the traditional peak export period approaches, the demand for Chinese honey pomelos is expected to increase. read more

In the Erbaa area of Tokat, 85 farmers are currently cultivating 20 different types of cut flowers in around 60 hectares of greenhouses located on public lands that were previously used for cattle farming. The harvested flowers are sent to 18 provinces three days a week. The production of cut flowers has created 2,500 jobs for the local community. read more

Kaushal Patel, a farmer from Arad village in Halol taluka of Panchmahal district, is just as busy in the lead up to Diwali as traders dealing in garments, sweets, or crackers. He strives to make sure that every house and vehicle is decorated with marigolds for the Gujarati New Year. Kaushal is not alone in this endeavor. read more

The official start of the Chilean 2025/26 cherry season was marked by two air shipments to China made on October 14. The first shipment, totaling 1,400 kilograms destined for Shanghai, was carried out by Global Talsa in collaboration with the operator Seafrigo Lancargo. Later that day, Garcés read more

Located near the Jordan Valley and the ancient city of Jericho, Palestine Gardens, a Medjoul date producer, is quietly expanding its global business. However, according to managing director Mo'men Sinokrot, the challenges continue to be relentless. read more

In the latest episode of Fruitnet's Fresh Ideas Show, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by John Hey from Fruitnet Asia. Hey discusses the recent Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong and explores the significant opportunities available for fresh produce suppliers in Asia. read more

Chile has started its 2025/26 cherry campaign by sending two air shipments to China. Last week, Global Talsa sent a 1.4-tonne consignment to Shanghai via Seafrigo Lancargo. Shortly after, Garcés Fruit completed a second shipment with cherries harvested in the Coquimbo Region and processed at its facility. read more

The inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, originally planned for October 28-29, 2025 at the Swissotel in Lima, has been postponed by the organizers. Due to a rapidly evolving political situation and safety concerns for participants, the organizers have decided to... read more

Durian growers in southern Thailand, with the assistance of Thai authorities, have introduced new measures to improve the quality of their fruit and compete with other major production regions. read more

Hort Innovation has announced that for the first time, the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook will include regional-level data, providing more detailed and locally relevant insights for the horticulture sector. This enhancement is part of a new three-year project set to be completed by 2024/25. read more

The grapefruit season has already begun in Spain's main production regions, with a decrease in production compared to last season. There are good marketing prospects due to the lower harvest in Turkey, the main competitor of Spanish grapefruit. "We started harvesting grapefruit in the last week." read more

Abkhazia has begun exporting its new tangerine harvest to Russia, signaling the beginning of this year's citrus export season. This information was shared by Marina Zhupanova, a spokesperson for the Sochi customs office, in an interview with Interfax. Zhupanova mentioned that the "tangerine season has started between Russia and Abkhazia. read more

W jednym z odległych górskich powiatów Chin róże to nie tylko piękne rośliny. To droga do dobrobytu. Na wschodnim skraju płaskowyżu Qinghai-Xizang w powiecie Xiaojin w Syczuanie róża damasceńska odmienia życia. Tao Yuan opowie tę historię. To jest róża damasceńska, nazwana na rzecz. read more