The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has increased its efforts to diversify Rwanda's export markets by expanding horticultural exports to new destinations such as the Middle East, India, and China in addition to traditional markets. Export agreements have been signed with China for products such as read more

Global IME Bank, and Mr. Kumar Kasaju Shrestha, President of the Floriculture Association of Nepal, signed the memorandum of understanding. read more

The apple growers in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture are facing growing challenges due to the impact of climate change. The early-season apple varieties, which are typically harvested in September, are becoming less suitable for the increasing temperatures. This can lead to damage to the fruit, such as discoloration or sunburn on the skin. read more

In a region where many young people still believe that going abroad is the only way to overcome financial problems, 25-year-old Amanjit Kaur from Kulrian village in Mansa district has shown that success is possible at home. Amanjit has turned floriculture into a steady source of income for her family. read more

Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Indiach, Global Plant Genetics Ltd zauważyło na własne oczy, jak szybko rozwija się zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówek. Mimo że Indie pozostają bardzo małym producentem na światowej scenie, dla GPG jest jasne, że potencjał długoterminowy tego kraju jest wyjątkowy. Z read more

Positive prospects for the export of Italian apples and kiwis to Vietnam following the results of the visit by a delegation of Vietnamese inspectors, held with the coordination of CSO Italy between December 10 and 16. This is a significant step in a laborious but essential process. read more

WA Farm Direct has officially introduced Australia's top-quality Ondine® Flat Peaches and Flat Nectarines to the Chinese market. This marks a major achievement for the rapidly expanding flat stone fruit variety and its Australian producers. Sweet, fragrant, and consistently high in eating quality, Ondine. read more

Avocado cultivation in India is rapidly gaining momentum, and the industry is expected to transition from scattered plantations to organized commercial production in the next 5-10 years, according to Narendra Mohan from Bihar's Department of Agriculture. "India is one of the fastest-growing avocado markets globally, and read more

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia is intensifying sustainable research through innovative horticulture programs to tap into the vast potential of the country's ornamental plant industry. Breeding and adaptive cultivation strategies are the main focus to meet the demands of the growing global market. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a $10 million agreement to support rural communities affected by potential contamination of agricultural land with mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine, EastFruit. read more

Podczas niedawnej podróży do Indii mieliśmy okazję zobaczyć na własne oczy, jak szybko rośnie zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówki. read more

The January/February 2026 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, Gary Marshall, visited Melbourne Market in December to discuss with his Australian counterparts the opportunities and challenges that the wholesale market sector is facing. read more

Las clementinas españolas formaban la base de la gama. Además, también estaban disponibles ofertas italianas, en su mayoría con hojas. Algunas importaciones de Marruecos, Turquía, Grecia y Portugal completaban la selección. La clementina Mioro del Algarve portugués impresionaba por su sabor dulce y aromático. read more

The global pomegranate market is currently experiencing a season influenced by weather-related volume reductions in certain Mediterranean regions. This loss is being balanced out in some areas by better fruit sizes, steady demand, and an increasing significance of processing channels. In Europe, there is a decreased supply from Italy and Spain, read more

The Drewry World Container Index increased by 12% this week to US$2,182 per 40-foot container, marking the third consecutive weekly rise. The increase was mainly driven by higher spot rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade lanes. After a decline the previous week that brought rates read more

The Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, also known as Interfel, is promoting the new French apple season in India as part of a larger European fruit and vegetable outreach program. French apples are being introduced to the Indian market after the 2025 harvest. read more

When analyzing China's floricultural trade between January and September 2025, one thing stands out: the market is thriving. Export growth is picking up speed, bulb imports are surging, and emerging markets are reshaping the industry. For Dutch floriculture companies, the data provides both reassurance and opportunities. read more

Eksport owoców Nowej Zelandii wzrósł o 28 procent do 6,1 miliarda nowozelandzkich dolarów w roku zakończonym w listopadzie 2025 roku, zgodnie z danymi opublikowanymi przez Stats NZ. Przy założonym kursie wymiany oznacza to około 3,54 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Wzrost był wspierany przez popyt z Chin na złoto.

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 28 percent to 6.1 billion New Zealand dollars in the year ended November 2025, according to data released by Stats NZ. Based on the stated exchange rate, this equals approximately US$3.54 billion. The increase was supported by demand from China for gold. read more

At Asia Fruit Logistica in September, Detpak showcased the first product from its latest Berry Fresh packaging collection, a strawberry punnet that aims to establish new benchmarks in berry packaging. Developed in partnership with industry collaborators from Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, this punnet prioritizes... read more