New Zealand grower-marketer The Fresh Berry Company has partnered with Driscoll’s to market Eterna, the blueberry variety that was recently certified as the world’s largest by the Guinness Book of World Records. read more

Due to continuous customer requests, Quality Cuttings Team, a woman-owned horticultural supplier specializing in unrooted annuals, perennials, and succulents, is pleased to announce the addition of top-selling petunia URC's from Westhoff selections. Petunias continue to be a staple in ornamental horticulture. read more

Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut producer, is experiencing significant crop losses this season due to a cold snap and heavy rainfall that have damaged orchards in key growing areas. The adverse weather conditions have impacted yields and are anticipated to lead to higher global prices. In Ordu Province, which is one of the country's major hazelnut-producing regions, the situation is particularly dire. read more

Cipro may have found an unexpected weapon in the battle against the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), the vector insect of Huanglongbing (HLB), the most feared citrus disease in the world - as reported on Portalfruticola.com. Credit goes to researchers at the Valencian Institute. read more

Syria's central bank governor, Abdul Qadir Al-Hasriya, announced that a new national currency will be introduced in early 2026 to replace the current Syrian lira, which has sharply devalued since 2011. The new currency will include six denominations and will be part of broader monetary and economic reforms. read more

A computer engineer who left a high-paying technical career to pursue farming has become an inspiration for many young people in Rajasthan. Abhijat Gupta now earns hundreds of thousands of rupees annually by cultivating Dutch roses, at a time when many are abandoning traditional farming practices. read more

A woman who works at the 'world's only 24-hour, drive-through florist' has revealed what truly happens behind the scenes - from unusual bouquet requests to post-breakup arrangements and rush orders for 'apology' flowers. The Flower Station, situated in the upscale Marylebone area, offers these services around the clock. read more

The International Maritime Organization's groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework (NZF) has failed in a dramatic manner, leaving the fresh produce shipping industry to deal with more uncertainty regarding the implementation of new global emission standards. read more

Sri Lanka is gearing up to enhance the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables in response to the European Union's forthcoming sustainability regulations for agricultural imports. The EU is working on new laws that will mandate exporters to comply with more rigorous sustainability standards. read more

New Zealand: HelloFresh found guilty of deceptive subscription practices
The Commerce Commission has reported that HelloFresh New Zealand, a subsidiary of the world's largest meal-kit company operating in 18 countries, has pleaded guilty to misleading consumers into reactivating their food subscriptions. read more

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are distinct crops. Yams, native to Africa and Asia, have a rough, bark-like exterior, while sweet potatoes, native to the Americas, have smooth skin. Despite their origin, most of today's global sweet potato supply comes from China. read more

"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister. read more

"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister. read more

The grower-owned co-operative and leading New Zealand fresh produce business, Market Gardeners, trading as the MG Group, has announced the opening of applications for its associate director programme. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced the appointment of Veronica Papacosta as its new CEO, starting in January 2026. Papacosta will take over from Claire McClelland, who has been with the AFPA since 2019 and served as CEO since 2022. read more

Import of Northern Hemisphere apples to India has started, and key importers are reporting a "positive" trading outlook. read more

Bougainvillea enjoys widespread cultivation across China, prized for its vibrant colors, easy maintenance, and high ornamental value. It is a common sight in urban landscaping throughout the country. While traditional varieties are red and purple, ongoing breeding advances have introduced a read more

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province is expected to set a new milestone for the Korean floriculture industry by exporting Korean spring orchids (Chunlan) to China for the first time in history. According to the county on October 16, this export was made possible through the collaboration of ___.
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Procurement prices for China's new-season apples remain at elevated levels. Mr. Zhou from Tangsen Technology, who is currently sourcing apples in Gansu, explained, "Supply is tight across several major production regions, including Shaanxi and Gansu. Many areas are facing shortages, resulting in." read more

China, which produces about 25% of the world's potatoes, is still dealing with production challenges due to the fact that 60% of its cultivation takes place in arid and semi-arid regions in the northwest. Potatoes, with their shallow root systems and short growing seasons, are highly susceptible to drought stress. read more