W zeszłym roku Australia importowała kwiaty cięte o wartości 76 milionów dolarów, co stanowi połowę sprzedanych w całym kraju. Zanim są one przewożone z krajów takich jak Kenia, Ekwador i Kolumbia, łodygi są moczone w herbicydzie glifosat. Proces ten, zwany dewitalizacją, zapobiega read more

SPAR China's partner is modernizing its store portfolio. In northern China, SPAR Shandong is opening modernized and renovated SPAR supermarkets throughout the region. The recently renovated SPAR Shandong Supermarket at Shouguang Wanda Plaza has reopened for customers. read more

From January to October, Georgia imported 21,110 tons of tomatoes worth USD 15 million. According to official statistics, the value of imported tomatoes rose by 8.3% year-on-year, while import volumes decreased by 6%. The average import price also increased: Whereas one kilogram of imported read more

With Christmas approaching, farmers have started selling festive poinsettias. However, they mentioned that this year's production of the plants was down by 30% due to a warm winter and pests. Last week, Huang Yi-pin, a member of the Tainan Gueiren District Farmer Association, stated that multiple poinsettia cultivars were affected. read more

Operating controlled-environment agriculture in Lebanon involves planning for instability. This includes dealing with frequent power outages, high summer temperatures, winter cold spells, limited water availability, and interruptions in supply chains. Wamhiba Hydroponic Farms has addressed these challenges by constructing read more

Afghan and Iranian apples are performing well in the Indian market this season, according to Mr. Kamaruddeen, managing director of Aeden Fruits. He stated, "The market for imported apples in India consistently grows each year. Currently, Afghan apples are dominating the market, as they are highly favored." read more

Huanglongbing continues to be a significant challenge for sweet orange production in tropical and subtropical regions, impacting orchard productivity and sustainability in the long term. The disease is caused by the bacterium 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' and is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. read more

The recent USDA report predicts that China's table grape production will reach 15 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, representing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. read more

China's imports of table grapes are expected to decrease in the 2025/26 marketing year (June-May) due to enhanced supply and quality of its domestic production, as stated in a new report by the USDA. read more

A new independent economic assessment has confirmed that the Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) is a significant economic contributor to the Southern Forests region of Western Australia. The assessment shows that in the 2023/24 period, the SFFC generated over A$6.1 million in direct economic value through its branding, marketing, and industry development efforts. read more

Niedawno mieszkańcy Shenzhen zostali zaskoczeni rozciągającymi się wzdłuż alei Shennan różowymi kwiatami. Niektórzy zauważają ten kolor mijając go w pośpiechu rankiem, inni widzą go bardziej wyraźnie podczas wieczornego spaceru. W każdym razie to przynosi jasny akcent w zwykle stonowany sezon i stało się to. read more

Del Monte Pacific Limited has reported higher sales and profitability in its Asian and international operations for the second quarter and first half ended on October 31, 2025. This follows the deconsolidation of its U.S. business. read more

The approaching grape season in India is being met with caution by traders, but Cyril Chakranarayan of Olive Import Export is more optimistic, anticipating a better performance compared to last year. "Key production areas like Nashik and Sangli, which are major suppliers of grapes in India, are expected to... read more

Within just over two weeks, the second Sa Dec Ornamental Flower Plant Festival will be officially launched in Sa Dec Ward, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Currently, flower growers in the flower villages of Sa Dec Ward are diligently taking care of their plants in anticipation of the festival and the 2026 Lunar New Year. read more

Nikolaos Giontis, the owner of Greek fresh produce exporter Giontis PC, has stated that Greek kiwi production is currently increasing. He mentioned that this year's kiwifruit production has risen by about 7% compared to 2024, showing a consistent upward trajectory for the industry. This growth is mainly attributed to read more

Turkey's catastrophic spring frost in April 2025 wiped out nearly 98% of its apricot crop, especially in Malatya, the key producing region. This sudden shortage has caused global prices for dried apricots to skyrocket and left buyers urgently seeking new sources. For Georgia, this has opened a
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Rosja znacząco zwiększyła import gruzińskich jabłek w 2025 roku, kupując prawie cały krajowy zbiór i osiągając najwyższy poziom od 17 lat. Według danych celników gruzińskich, Rosja importowała 13 700 ton jabłek o wartości 8,7 miliona dolarów w okresie styczeń–październik 2025 roku, więcej niż read more

The Supreme People's Court of China has upheld an administrative penalty for the unauthorized production, propagation, and sale of the protected IFG Six grape variety in Yunnan province, as stated in a ruling issued in early December. The decision validates a previous determination by the Binchuan authorities. read more

In Dharwad district, India, an increasing number of mango producers have transitioned to organic farming and are attracting attention from international markets. Some export shipments were previously turned down due to technical issues, prompting growers to reassess their packing, storage, and handling procedures. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia has implemented emergency measures to deal with the increasing prices of vegetables caused by supply disruptions in various states. Reports by the New Straits Times indicate that prices of certain vegetables have surged, with some even tripling in price. read more