Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), the leading trade show for fresh produce in Asia, has named Unitec, a global technology leader in the produce industry, as its exclusive Official Technology Partner for the 2026 edition. read more

Demand for T&G Global's premium Envy apples is increasing in important Asian markets, particularly in China, Vietnam, and Thailand, in anticipation of the Lunar New Year and Tet celebrations. read more

As the 2025/26 Chilean cherry season comes to an end, the Chinese market is undergoing a complex structural shift. Despite high expectations at the beginning of the season, the market performance has been impacted by concentrated arrivals and the "commoditization" of the category. read more

The New Zealand snack-sized apple brand Rockit has introduced a new premium gifting format exclusively available online and in over 60 Sam's Club stores, just in time for the upcoming Lunar New Year gifting season. read more

Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com. read more

The "2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) and Floral Technology Exhibition (FTE)" will be held from February 27 to March 16, 2026, at the Floral Industry Innovation Park in Tainan, Taiwan. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Taiwan's top orchid varieties and witness the latest advancements in the industry. read more

Australia has been experiencing several heatwaves since December, creating challenging conditions for farmers cultivating crops in open fields. Anthony De Ieso, from Thorndon Park Produce, grows herbs and leafy vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia and has been facing difficulties as a result. read more

Awokados w Indiach są łatwo dostępne dzięki importowi, ale obecnie na rynku nie ma skrajności - mówi Abdul Kadir Memon, Dyrektor w Abacate International, Kierownik Rozwoju Biznesu i Zaopatrzenia: "Dostępność awokado jest obecnie na umiarkowanym i zdrowym poziomie. read more

During the phytosanitary inspection at Sary-Arka International Airport, a quarantine pest was found in a shipment of roses from Ecuador, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Kazinform. Samples were collected from a batch of 50,695 cut roses. Laboratory analysis was conducted by the Karaganda branch of... read more

On February 10, 2026, the Amur branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety detected the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a 586 kg shipment of tomatoes from China. Since the beginning of the year, three cases of ToBRFV have been identified in imported tomatoes. read more

The Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand predicts that horticulture revenue will surpass US$9 billion by the end of June, marking a 5 percent increase from the previous year's 24 percent growth. The ministry forecasts that horticulture exports will reach US$9.5 billion by 2027, with kiwifruit leading the way. read more

The Sassy™ harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Nelson regions of New Zealand, as well as in Shepparton, Australia, and South Africa. Australia was the first to start harvesting, with the initial pick taking place on February 2nd. This has brought relief to local retailers after a challenging apple season last year. read more

Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa. read more

Przemysł pistacji w Stanach Zjednoczonych zakończył swoje największe zbiory w historii, osiągając ponad 1,5 miliarda funtów. Pomimo początkowych szacunków były wyższe, popyt pohłonął ilości na kluczowych rynkach eksportowych, w tym w Indiach, Brazylii, Korei Południowej i Europie. Rich Kreps, członek zarządu read more

Punjab, a major citrus-producing state in northwest India, has nearly depleted its Kinnow supplies, creating an opportunity for imported mandarins during Ramadan and summer, according to Vishal Take, Director of Take Agro India Pvt. Ltd. "This creates space for premium easy-peel varieties like Nadorcott," read more

The majority of Egypt's date export quota to Turkey for 2026 has been filled in just six weeks. According to the free trade agreement between Egypt and Turkey, a quota of 5,000 tonnes of dates can be exported each year. As of February 12, the Turkish Ministry of Trade figures show that only 814 tonnes have been exported so far. read more

HortEx 2026 is introducing an innovative participation concept designed specifically for breeders, growers, and exporters who want maximum exposure in the Asian market with minimal logistical effort. Scheduled from 20 to 22 May 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok, and co-located with Agritechnica ASIA, the exhibition promises a unique opportunity for participants to showcase their products and services. read more

The official ceremony welcoming the first shipment of Dutch apples in China took place over the weekend in Beijing, with the Tessa brand being the first to enter the market. read more

Australasian fresh produce supplier, Te Mata Exports, has started exporting its early-season A1 apple this month, with its first shipment to China being among the earliest from New Zealand this season. read more

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