The Indian Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has released three books written by Prof. Manoj Nazir and Ms. Ridhima Koul. Congratulating the authors, the Chief Secretary described these publications as much-needed to bring attention to biodiversity, floriculture, and climate-related challenges in India. read more

Chińska produkcja owoców cytrusowych będzie umiarkowanie rosła w roku marketingowym (MY) 2025/26, ponieważ popyt konsumencki nadal napędza inwestycje w sektorze, a warunki pogodowe były ogólnie korzystne. Produkcja mandarynek było silna w południowych Chinach z powodu dobrej pogody. Pomarańcze. read more

Colombia is globally recognized as one of the world's leading exporters of fresh-cut flowers. Every day, millions of stems travel from Colombian fields to markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, adding beauty to celebrations and everyday moments. However, behind each bouquet lies a story of hard work, dedication, and passion. read more

Kazakhstan will temporarily expand its list of socially significant food products following the signing of a new order by the Ministry of Trade and Integration on 24 December 2025, according to Zakon.kz. The regulation will enter into force on 6 January 2026. The order increases the list of socially significant food products. read more

Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more

Przemysł bananowy w skali globalnej od dawna jest zagrożony przez zgorzel Fusarium. Tradycyjne hodowle są trudne, ponieważ większość odmian bananów to trójnajduchowe osobniki. Tajwański Instytut Badań nad Bananami (TBRI) skutecznie opracował wiele odmian odpornych na zgorzel Fusarium za pomocą mutacji. read more

Japan's citrus industry is experiencing an ongoing decline in structure due to factors such as aging producers, labor shortages, and decreased orchard maintenance. This has led to a decrease in mandarin and orange production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with a slight recovery projected for MY 2025/26. The domestic mandarin supply is expected to be weaker as a result. read more

Shibuya Seiki develops and manufactures a wide range of machinery, systems, and plants, including fresh produce sorting machines. "We are one of the leading manufacturers of fresh produce sorting and grading systems in Japan. One of our newest machines for the fresh produce sector is our sorting machine. read more

Following the success of the 1st Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plant Festival, Dong Thap Province will continue to organize this event at the end of this year. Currently, many farmers in Sa Dec Ward are working tirelessly to prepare flowers and ornamental plants for the festival as well. read more

Göknur, an organic fruit producer and exporter in Turkey, has recently upgraded its processing operations by installing a new 6-lane apple pre-sorting line from Reemoon. This step is taken to enhance efficiency and accommodate the company's expanding production requirements. Göknur handles more read more

Flower sales at Shahbagh in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka have been experiencing a notable decrease due to the current political instability and the absence of public events as Victory Day approaches, which is typically the busiest season for flower sales. Traders have mentioned that the business at the city's main market has been significantly affected. read more

Sezon awokado we wschodniej Afryce w 2025 roku był naznaczony zakłóceniami w dostawach, znacznymi wahaniami na rynku oraz zaostrzoną konkurencją o świeże owoce w Kenii i Tanzanii. Pomimo chaosu spowodowanego przeszkodami w sektorze logistycznym, jedno rynku wyróżniał się jako kluczowy dla eksporterów: Indie. read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced that Thailand has made significant progress in enhancing its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru. The Department of Trade Negotiations reported that both countries have achieved a substantial agreement on key issues, with only minor technical details remaining. read more

Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in the region, states that Tripura's orange orchards are currently yielding good volumes, with the harvest expected to continue until February-March. "Production has remained stable due to favorable weather conditions and improved orchard management by local growers." read more

The conclusion of the long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has drawn fresh attention to Kashmir, India's largest apple-producing region, as growers and policymakers assess its implications. Under the agreement, New Zealand apples will gain limited preferential access. read more

The Citrus Research Institute (CRI) in Sargodha has started developing seedless and pigmented kinnow varieties to better meet global market demand, marking a significant change in Punjab's efforts to improve its citrus industry. Punjab has 358,000 acres dedicated to citrus cultivation, with anticipated production this... read more

The dwuspotted cotton leafhopper, Amrasca biguttula (Ishida) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is a species native to the Indian subcontinent and has become an invasive pest of cotton, okra, eggplant, and hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus; Malvaceae) in the southeastern United States. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has received recognition for some of its top breeding varieties at the 2025 Penn State University Flower Trials and the University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville. Three of Terra Nova's new introductions—Echinacea Revelation 'Coral', Echinacea Princess 'Bride', and Heuchera... read more

A new cross-border logistics network is revolutionizing the trade of fresh produce between northwest China's Xinjiang region and Central Asia, driven by the Belt and Road Initiative. Refrigerated trucks now transport fruits and vegetables from Xinjiang to markets in Kyrgyzstan and other countries in Central Asia. read more