Korea is seeking to increase its exports of Shine Muscat grapes to Taiwan due to decreasing profits in its domestic market. read more

John Antoniadis from Agostino Group was named the 2025 Cherry King after placing the winning bid of A$65,000 at the South Australian Produce Market charity auction on 26 November. read more

FreshCloud, the key integrated digital platform developed by the global agri-tech company AgroFresh Solutions, is constantly utilizing cutting-edge technologies from top innovators worldwide to assist growers and packers in Australia and New Zealand in maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and maximizing profit opportunities. read more

To meet the growing demand, the organizers of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA (AFL) have opened early registrations for exhibitors at the 2026 edition of the leading Asian trade fair dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables, and available spaces are already filling up. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, with approximately 33 million trays, or 118,800 tons, expected this year from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. This includes nearly 26 million trays of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit (93,600 tons), which represents an increase of 30 per read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

The Buzau Plant Genetic Resources Bank (BRGV) holds 20 chrysanthemum varieties of various sizes and colors in its collection, two of which are edible and are currently undergoing approval, as stated by the institution's representatives. November is a month that coincides with lower temperatures. read more

A new dwarf banana variety developed in India has been released with traits aimed at reducing lodging risk and shortening the production cycle. The variety, known as Kaveri Vaaman, has been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. According to a media statement, "this is the first mutant read more

Western Australia is currently in the primary avocado production season, following the conclusion of the Tristate season. Recent weather conditions in the past two weeks have brought challenging rainfall across WA, leading to some short-term disruptions. However, conditions are now improving, enabling the harvest and supply to resume. read more

Australian almond growers are likely to profit from a revitalized industry emphasis on export expansion as the Almond Board of Australia (ABA), in collaboration with Hort Innovation, initiates the next stage of its Market Development and Market Access project. read more

Known-You Seed has been dedicated to genetic improvement of fruits and vegetables since 1968. Founded by Wun-Yu Chen in Taiwan, the company has always prioritized breeding and researching disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and nutritious varieties, developing state-of-the-art... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's THACO Group, formalized during a signing ceremony at THACO Group headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City. The agreement establishes long-term cooperation on banana sourcing. read more

The small country of Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in the production of almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as we extensively covered in our special feature back in June. This rapid advancement in the fresh produce sector is being supported in this fertile region. read more

India continues to be a major producer of coconuts, primarily from the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, which collectively account for nearly 90% of the country's coconut production, according to Shantanu Aher of Narmada Fresh Fruit Exports. "Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have shown strong performance in this sector." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's Thaco Group, which is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming operations in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently revealed that it has established a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural branch of Vietnam's Thaco Group. Thaco Agri is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming activities in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Afganistan sent its first shipment of apples and pomegranates to the Russian market this month, as reported by the Times of India. read more

Citrus Australia has requested the Australian Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to temporarily halt the market access application for pomelo from Vietnam due to biosecurity concerns that necessitate additional scientific evaluation. read more

The first sea-freight container of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season has arrived in China, with a ceremonial unloading taking place at the Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market on 26 November. read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season has arrived in China. The container was ceremonially unloaded at the Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market on November 26th. read more