Since early October, Shandong Province in China has been experiencing more than ten days of continuous autumn rainfall, which has been impacting the quality of apples and market prices. The persistent wet conditions are attributed to a northward shift of the subtropical high and ongoing interaction between cold and warm air masses. read more

The improvement in the security situation in the Middle East has been welcomed with relief by Lebanese avocado growers. Over the past two seasons, the war in the Levant has plunged the sector into crisis in Lebanon, with many growers losing access to their land. read more

W przypadku opakowań plastikowych, rośnie popyt na daty pakowania i suszone owoce, a także na tradycyjne produkty spożywcze - mówi Ashhish Ganeriwala, wiceprezes ds. rozwoju biznesu indyjskiego producenta opakowań na świeże produkty Star Ecopack India: "Jako firma specjalizujemy się w termoformowaniu. read more

Produkcja roślin ozdobnych w Torbali rośnie z dnia na dzień, przyczyniając się do regionalnej gospodarki. Jak w ostatnich latach, coraz więcej producentów przenosi się na rośliny ozdobne ze względu na ich wysoki potencjał zysku, a produkty z tego regionu są wysyłane do wszystkich zakątków Turcji. Produkcja roślin ozdobnych, read more

Promperú has launched its first national promotional campaign for Peruvian avocados in China, with the goal of expanding retail presence and online visibility in major urban markets. In Shanghai, in-store activations were carried out with More Yogurt, offering a themed experience centered around Peruvian avocados. read more

The Indian apple market is currently experiencing an unusual season characterized by a plentiful domestic supply and a significant decrease in imports from Turkey. Despite strong local production, particularly from Kashmir, changes in international trade patterns are starting to impact availability. read more

After the successful first edition in Milan in March 2025, which gathered more than 120 blueberry growers from various countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Serbia, Romania, Belgium, Georgia, Morocco, Guatemala, and Chile, the second edition of the blueberry conference will once again be held in Milan. The event is... read more

A high-tech rose cultivation model is changing the lives of hundreds of K'Ho ethnic minority households in Lâm Đồng Province's Central Highlands. As Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) approached, the rose-growing village at the base of Langbiang Mountain was filled with activity. read more

The Dutch horticultural cluster HortiRoad2India will be returning to India from 27th October to 2nd November for a mission that signifies the beginning of the newest phase in the collaboration between Dutch and Indian partners. read more

Dole China and Truval are once again collaborating with the popular television characters, the Smurfs, to promote Belgian Conference pears in China this season. They have plans to expand the campaign to Tier 3-5 cities across the country. read more

Zespri has secured a major legal win in China by successfully protecting the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. read more

Producing flowers in Tasmania, a local flower producer is advocating for the implementation of country of origin labeling on imported blooms, which currently make up approximately half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, facing challenges in competing with low-cost imports, have been pushing for this change for many years. Pip Sadler, along with her brother Rob Sadler, is at the forefront of this effort. read more

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