Seeka has introduced a new addition to its premium fruit portfolio, Ruby Roo, a visually striking red-skinned Nashi pear. The official launch occurred at the International Fresh Produce Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) member event during Hort Connections 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. read more

The fruit has a ruby-red skin, pure white flesh, a sweet taste, and a crunchy, juicy texture. read more

Australia's fresh produce industry has partnered with children's entertainers, The Wiggles, in a groundbreaking national campaign to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables. read more

W dniu Światowego Dnia Środowiska, Coles przyznał 3,5 mln dolarów australijskich w formie dotacji 11 małym i średnim przedsiębiorstwom działającym na rzecz innowacji i zrównoważonego rozwoju, w ramach najnowszej rundy Funduszu Wsparcia Coles. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

Between May 22 and June 2, 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted several shipments of imported flowers found to be contaminated with quarantine pests. In the Amur Region, 16,000 infected stems were blocked at the Kani-Kurgan checkpoint. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were detected in… read more

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Kalimullah Khan, często nazywany "Mango Man" Indii, wprowadził nowy gatunek mango w swoim sadzie w Malihabad, nazwany "Rajnath Aam" na cześć Ministra Obrony Rajnatha Singha. Znany ze swoich unikalnych metod szczepienia, Khan nadał nazwy odmianom mango na cześć znaczących postaci indyjskich. read more

Oranges remain one of the most popular fruits globally, enjoyed for their sweet taste, juiciness, and high vitamin C content. As of 2025, global orange production is estimated at around 76.41 million metric tons. Among the many countries that cultivate oranges, five stand out for producing the. read more

The Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia has announced the potential implementation of restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia beginning on June 16, 2025. Rosselkhoznadzor stated that the import of cut flowers from Armenia had reached 52 million stems in the first half of 2025, which is approximately 50% higher. read more

Seeka Limited has introduced a new red-skinned nashi variety, Ruby Roo™, at the IFPA Member Event during the Hort Connections 2025 Conference in Brisbane, Australia. The variety, developed and grown in Bunbartha, Victoria, by Seeka Australia, is described as having a distinct red skin, white flesh, and a sweet flavor. read more

As part of its A$760 million research and development portfolio, Hort Innovation has invested over A$220 million in projects aimed at increasing productivity. These projects include automation, artificial intelligence, on-farm management, data collection, and business analysis, all designed to aid Australian growers. read more

Asiafruit Magazine will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, the premier fresh produce business publication and news service in Asia is conducting a survey of the industry to analyze the changes that have occurred in the market over the last three decades, and to predict how it will evolve in the coming years. read more

Asiafruit Magazine will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this important milestone, the premier fresh produce business publication in Asia is conducting a survey of the industry to understand how the market has evolved over the past three decades and how it is expected to develop in the future. read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced the launch of FreshData, a new industry-developed, market price reporting digital platform at Hort Connections 2025. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

The 23rd China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) will be held from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will gather over 500 exhibitors from various countries… read more

The pineapple sugar apple, also known as the "pineapple custard apple," is a popular specialty fruit from Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan. This fruit is recognized for its sweet taste, creamy texture, abundant flesh, few seeds, and nutritional value. Zhang Jian, who oversees read more

Mahesh Pipariya, a farmer from a small village in Gujarat's Rajkot district, is more than just a cultivator of crops—he's aiming to redefine the future of Indian agriculture. What sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to sustainable farming and his remarkable success in transforming the agricultural landscape. read more

Organic kiwi imports from New Zealand are currently at their peak for organic SunGold, with organic Green kiwis soon to follow. Awe Sum Organics is currently shipping organic SunGold kiwis under the Zespri label from New Zealand, and organic Zespri Green kiwis will begin shipping shortly. read more