Paval Holding, Zabka, Auchan bid for Carrefour Romania
Paval Holding, an investment vehicle controlled by Romanian entrepreneurs Dragos and Adrian Paval, founders and owners of the do-it-yourself retailer Dedeman, has submitted an offer to acquire Carrefour's operations in Romania, according to local media. read more

A family-owned Australian flower farm is thriving despite tough competition from inexpensive imported flowers, demonstrating the importance of locally-grown flora. According to Flower Industry Australia (FIA), which represents the industry, approximately half of the flowers sold in Australia are imported. read more

Flower seedling growers, nursery owners, and agricultural workers in the Barishal division are currently occupied with cultivating winter flower seedlings, aiming for a successful season after facing losses last year. Many mentioned that reduced sales in the previous year caused financial difficulties. In order to bounce back, they have read more

India's guava exports are on the rise this season, with significant improvements in both quantity and quality, according to Swapna Jarag of Grow India Import Export, located in Pune, Maharashtra. "The Allahabad Safeda and Taiwan Pink varieties are still the top exports and receive praise primarily for their quality." read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

As part of the "Greenhouse Development Project" in Turkey, which aims to increase agricultural productivity and support rural development, the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is providing farmers with a 50% grant for modern greenhouse assistance. The program is being implemented by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Affairs Department. read more

The Samba district is quickly becoming a symbol of agricultural innovation in Jammu and Kashmir. Many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to modern farming techniques. One of these pioneers is Rampal Sharma, a forward-thinking farmer from Tarore village. His journey from read more

With vegetable consumption at critically low levels across Australia, Hort Innovation and Ausveg have supported targeted interventions to help change vegetables from being seen as a "good to have" to a "must-have" in the lives of Australians. The industry aims to increase vegetable consumption in order to create a read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced the appointment of Brett Collins as CEO effective from 10 November 2025. read more

An "exciting accident" led the new head gardener, Lewis Barrett, to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Australia, where he quickly fell in love with the garden as he prepares for a busy summer. Previously, Barrett honed his skills working with herbaceous perennials at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. read more

India's Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation's (NSC) vegetable and flower seed processing and packaging unit in the national capital on Monday. The modern unit is situated at Pusa Complex. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated five NSC. read more

Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

Włochy są krainą romansu. Federico Merotto (współwłaściciel Merotto Fiori) zauważył, że coraz więcej par z innych krajów europejskich przyjeżdża tutaj, aby się pobrać. Jego wyspecjalizowana kadra sprzedaży pomaga planistom ślubnym znaleźć dokładnie właściwe kwiaty do dokładnie właściwego miejsca. Więcej read more

Freight demand between Uzbekistan and Russia saw a significant increase in September and October 2025, with transportation orders rising by 31.5% compared to the previous year, according to the logistics operator PEC: Silk Way. The company noted that the growth was primarily driven by fruit and vegetable exports, with suppliers... read more

While the banana market in Iran is constantly growing, domestic supply and imports are experiencing fluctuations and a drop this year. Savana Nasseriakbar, R&D expert at Iranian importer Persian Dasht Product Company, shares her insights. Iran is experiencing a decade-long drought that is. read more

Punjab, Pakistan has reported a consistent litchi production of around 71,490 tons in 2023-24, accounting for 12.39% of India's total output, as per state agriculture data. The fruit is grown across 3,900 hectares in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar districts. read more

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, kiwifruit grown in Taiwan are more expensive than imported ones because they are limited in availability. However, they are harvested closer to full ripeness, resulting in a higher sugar content and softer texture. Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station Deputy. read more

Włochy są krainą romansu. Federico Merotto (współwłaściciel Merotto Fiori) zauważył, że coraz więcej par z innych krajów europejskich przyjeżdża tutaj, aby się pobrać. Jego wyspecjalizowana kadra sprzedaży pomaga planistom ślubnym znaleźć dokładnie odpowiednie kwiaty do dokładnie odpowiedniego miejsca. Więcej read more

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The australian avocado supply is currently mainly from Western Australia, with some fruit also coming from South Australia. The Australian market was oversupplied earlier in the year, but according to Travis Murphy, Managing Director at All Aussie Farmers, the situation is. read more