The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has suspended the product registration and label approval of chemical products containing dimethoate for use on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries after a review. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries received high scores in three prominent garden trial programs in the United States - Raker-Roberta Trial Gardens, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens, showcasing exceptional perennial varieties that are considered the best of their breeding. Terra Nova performed impressively at the read more

Representatives of the blueberry industry in Zimbabwe are calling on their government to implement investment-friendly policies after signing an export agreement in September that for the first time opened access to the Chinese market.

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Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

"Nasze rynki są równomiernie podzielone między Stany Zjednoczone i Europę, ale wiśnie wciąż mają duże znaczenie w Chinach. Firma rozszerza również swoją działalność na Indie, gdzie pięć lat temu rozpoczęła sprzedaż kiwi, a niedawno zaczęła dostarczać wiśnie. To wysiłek mający na celu dywersyfikację…" read more

"We are proud to strengthen our decades-long partnership with Sumitomo Corporation Foods," says Salvatore Imbesi, the quality manager at Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company. "We are their exclusive European supplier of citrus juice for the Japanese market," Imbesi adds that their Japanese partners are... read more

French Florist has opened its first Midwest location in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new boutique is an expansion for the floral company and brings its aesthetic to the heartland through a partnership between two Indiana natives with complementary backgrounds. The Indianapolis location is locally-owned. read more

The outlook for India's upcoming grape export season is cautious, says Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The country's prime grape growing belt of Nashik is experiencing prolonged rainfall since early May, which has resulted in roughly 70 percent crop loss. read more

Vietnam earned nearly US$2.8 billion from durian exports in the first nine months of 2025, but import volumes also increased at a rapid pace. While the country's main durian-growing regions are in the middle of peak harvest season, durian import values rose to levels 16 times higher than the previous year. read more

Plastic is making a comeback, as the focus has shifted from avoiding plastic altogether to using fully recyclable plastic in packaging. Sagarkumar Chotaliya, General Manager of Indian packaging manufacturer WellPET, stated, "We've observed a significant demand for transparent, lightweight, and recyclable plastics.… read more

Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. ogłosił, że Prezes i Dyrektor Naczelny Lee E. Cole przejdzie na emeryturę 8 grudnia 2025 roku. Członek zarządu i były Dyrektor Finansowy B. John Lindeman został mianowany na jego następcę. Lindeman będzie nadal zasiadać w Radzie Dyrektorów spółki. Lee Cole read more

The potato industry of India came together in New Delhi for a National Potato Stakeholders' Meet organized by APEDA and Media Today Pvt. Ltd. The event gathered over 60 participants from government agencies, research institutions, processors, exporters, and grower organizations. It was a significant gathering that highlighted the importance of the potato industry in India. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Wielka Brytania/Włochy: Dystrybutor artykułów spożywczych Princes Group odnotował wzrost zysku w pierwszym raporcie po debiucie na rynku brytyjskim. Princes Group zgłosił znaczący wzrost zysku operacyjnego za pierwsze dziewięć miesięcy od momentu debiutu na giełdzie, ograniczając koszty i usprawniając operacje w celu zwiększenia marż. read more

Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China's Hubei province has experienced a substantial increase in airfreight shipments in 2025, with its strategic location playing a key role in facilitating the trade of fresh produce. read more

Indonesia continues to hold significant untapped market potential for the global fresh produce industry. With increased urbanization, an expanding middle class, and a more health-conscious younger demographic, the demand for imported fruits is growing – as are the marketing opportunities. read more

Australia's independent fruit and vegetable retailers are being featured in a new national campaign encouraging consumers to shop locally. read more

"Klienci azjatyccy ewoluowali znacząco w ostatnich latach," zauważa Stefaan Marais, dyrektor generalny Crownfruit, azjatyckiej części importowej i handlowej południowoafrykańskiego eksportera Fruitworks. "Historycznie popyt kierował się ku mniejszym lub bardziej przystępnym cenowo rozmiarom owoców, odzwierciedlając bardziej wrażliwe na cenę zakupy... read more

The first box of cherries from Australia's 2025 season will be auctioned on Saturday, 29 November, at the annual Cherry Ball organized by the Sydney Markets Foundation. Proceeds from the event will once again go to Little Wings, a charity that supports regional families with seriously ill children. read more