Banana suppliers to India's quick commerce platforms often face a challenge with fruits becoming unsellable after just three days, according to Ketan Wagh from Haitech Solution. Haitech Solution has been distributing StePac's advanced packaging solutions in India for over a decade. Ketan Wagh mentions that preserving inventory becomes difficult when... read more

Australia is home to over 1,800 orchid species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, these unique plants are increasingly threatened. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over time, but currently, it is the Common Onion Orchid (Microtis unifolia). "It's small and underrated," she says. read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

The agroservice provider Niadagi Group is evaluating the potential for blueberry cultivation in Eastern Georgia. Founder Nikoloz Didebashvili discussed the opportunities presented by modern production systems, such as potted blueberry cultivation, on the Business Morning program. Georgia currently has read more

The first Cherry Express service of 2025/26 arrived at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou on 5 December, marking the beginning of the peak cherry season in China. The MSC Lome V was carrying 370 refrigerated containers, equivalent to around 8,000 tonnes of fresh cherries, from the Port of San. read more

Pablo in Chile. The cherries are destined for various markets in China, where there is high demand for this fruit during the winter months. The arrival of the Cherry Express service signifies the start of a busy period for cherry imports in China. read more

Australia's almond industry is embarking on a new phase as it initiates extensive replanting of orchards to support future expansion and meet the growing demand for almonds both domestically and internationally, as outlined in a recent report by Rabobank. read more

Georgia saw a rise in pear imports between January and October 2025, with prices increasing by 53% compared to the previous year, according to data from November. The country imported 1,503 tons of pears valued at US$1.1 million during this period, representing a 2% increase in volume and a 6.4% increase in value. read more

Izrael i Kostaryka podpisały umowę o obszarze wolnego handlu (FTA) w Ministerstwie Gospodarki i Przemysłu w Jerozolimie. Oczekuje się, że umowa ta rozszerzy handel dwustronny, wpłynie na wzrost eksportu Izraela oraz obniży koszty importu dla szeregu produktów, w tym towarów ogrodniczych. Ministrowi. read more

The fresh deciduous fruit sector in Turkey is projected to face major challenges in MY 2025/26 due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and hail. These events have led to a significant decrease in production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production, for instance, is expected to decline by 60 percent to 1.8 read more

Po przekroczeniu tegorocznej największej w historii kalifornijskiej krajowej produkcji pistacji wynoszącej 1,57 miliarda funtów, ilość ta spełnia nie tylko rosnące zainteresowanie pistacjami, ale także różnorodne. „Podaż pistacji z innych regionów świata, takich jak Turcja i Iran, boryka się z problemami związanymi z wodą. read more

Anil Yeole has lost several lakh rupees in the last five days due to the IndiGo crisis which has caused a ripple effect in the aviation sector. The flight cancellations and delays have not only inconvenienced passengers but have also severely disrupted air cargo services, dealing a major blow to. read more

With a small team and many years of experience, GreenFruit based in Barendrecht has made some significant strides in the right direction this year. "We primarily focus on importing fruit from overseas. Our largest volumes come from Latin America and India, with additional sourcing from other regions." read more

The LAN team at the embassy in Amman has been collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders for the past two years to analyze price formation in Jordan's food system. In order to establish a solid foundation for policy discussions, the team investigated tomato and lemon value chains using recently published data. read more

Agriculture Victoria has released new biosecurity guidelines for the transportation of vegetable crops that are hosts or carriers of Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) to other states in Australia. These guidelines have been updated in response to evolving interstate quarantine regulations and accreditation processes. read more

India's pear market has experienced an exceptionally slow season this year, despite adequate supply from primary sources, according to Yogesh Rathod, Director of fresh produce importer NovaFresco. "The market has remained sluggish, primarily due to Chinese pears capturing a significant portion of the local demand. As a result, Controlled… read more

South African stonefruit exporters are waiting for the final details to be sorted out before they can start shipping to China for the first time. This is particularly important for prunes, as the orchards for prunes have been decreasing due to the decrease in drying and juicing opportunities. Developing a market for fresh fruit in China could be a game-changer for them. read more

For Paul den Ouden, the construction of a completely new factory for organic fertilizer granules in Vietnam feels like a true milestone in the history of the family business. Together with his colleague Rob van de Laar, he will soon travel to Southeast Asia to build a new production site. read more

Pierwsze komercyjne wysyłki świeżych australijskich borówek dotarły do Wietnamu, stanowiąc istotny krok naprzód dla branży owoców jagodowych tego kraju i wzmacniając rosnące partnerstwo ogrodnicze między obydwoma krajami. Ten przełom nastąpił po latach. read more