The grower-owned co-operative and leading New Zealand fresh produce business, Market Gardeners, trading as the MG Group, has announced the opening of applications for its associate director programme. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced the appointment of Veronica Papacosta as its new CEO, starting in January 2026. Papacosta will take over from Claire McClelland, who has been with the AFPA since 2019 and served as CEO since 2022. read more

Import of Northern Hemisphere apples to India has started, and key importers are reporting a "positive" trading outlook. read more

Bougainvillea enjoys widespread cultivation across China, prized for its vibrant colors, easy maintenance, and high ornamental value. It is a common sight in urban landscaping throughout the country. While traditional varieties are red and purple, ongoing breeding advances have introduced a read more

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province is expected to set a new milestone for the Korean floriculture industry by exporting Korean spring orchids (Chunlan) to China for the first time in history. According to the county on October 16, this export was made possible through the collaboration of ___.
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Procurement prices for China's new-season apples remain at elevated levels. Mr. Zhou from Tangsen Technology, who is currently sourcing apples in Gansu, explained, "Supply is tight across several major production regions, including Shaanxi and Gansu. Many areas are facing shortages, resulting in." read more

China, which produces about 25% of the world's potatoes, is still dealing with production challenges due to the fact that 60% of its cultivation takes place in arid and semi-arid regions in the northwest. Potatoes, with their shallow root systems and short growing seasons, are highly susceptible to drought stress. read more

The Durban High Court has rejected a request by Maersk's APM Terminals to stop Transnet's US$603 million (R11 billion) deal with Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) for the partial privatization of Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2). read more

Despite the self-sufficiency of many countries in domestic ginger production, the global ginger market sees annual exports totaling nearly $1.314 billion, as estimated by the industry. China leads in global trade with 52% of exports, followed by Peru with 11%, positioning it as the second-largest exporter. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The flower fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), showcases a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The exhibition, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), includes a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

Cranberries remain the most consumed berry in Latvia due to their long shelf life, according to the Latvian Fruit Growers Association (LAA). This season, the harvest at Latgale Cranberries, based in Ludza municipality near the Latvian-Russian border, has been notably high, with 50 tons harvested. read more

The Myanmar Avocado Producers and Exporters Association (MAVO) anticipates surpassing 10,000 tons of avocado exports in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with intentions to venture into new markets such as India and Russia. In the 2023-2024 season, Myanmar exported approximately 7,600 tons of avocados. read more

"Vietnam continues to be a major supplier of dragon fruit to India, with exports maintaining steady volumes over the past few years," says Vivek Aggarwal, Business Head at Angel Fine Foods Company Ltd., based in Vietnam. "We have been consistently exporting dragon fruit to India for two years now." read more

Saudi Arabia's involvement in major international trade fairs is heavily centered around, if not entirely focused on, dates. The most recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid was no different. Mohammed Aldubaykhi, from the Saudi company Atayeb Altomor, shared his impressions after participating in the event. read more

The family business was established in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Eventually, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop, renaming it John Grande and Sons. read more

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province is expected to set a new milestone for the Korean floriculture industry by exporting Korean spring orchids (Chunlan) to China for the first time in history. According to the county on October 16, this export was made possible through the collaboration of. read more

The family business began in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Soon, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop and changed their name to John Grande and Sons. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by reefertrends, the head of the authority, Sergei Dankvert, held talks with representatives of the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, as well as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more