Uzbek agricultural producers are increasing their presence in Middle Eastern and European markets by sending new shipments of fresh, dried, and freeze-dried fruit. According to the Dunyo news agency, 23 tons of kishmish raisins were recently delivered to Kuwait as part of an export contract with Nassar. read more

Iranian apple imports to India are stable, with quantities similar to last year, according to Aliyar Sehal from Fruco EXIM. "Iranian exporters started shipping Red apples in October, and the first shipments arrived at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port within 8 to 10 days, providing them with an early market opportunity before." read more

Egyptian date exports to Turkey, one of the primary markets for Egyptian Medjool dates, were suspended at the end of the year, causing difficulties in preparing for the upcoming month of Ramadan, starting in February. Ramadan Elsayyad, the commercial manager of Palm Hills Dates, provides insights into the situation. read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed its plant list for the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, inspired by Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. The 2026 selection features 20 top breeding varieties from Terra Nova that capture the light and airy white shade of Cloud Dancer through delicate foliage textures. read more

The Global Potato Summit 2025 was inaugurated at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida with the participation of representatives from government, research institutions, industry, and farming organizations. The opening ceremony was attended by Shri Shyam Singh Rana, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. read more

New Zealand apple exporters supplying the US have been forced to consider their options in the face of a 15 percent tariff, according to a report from Radio New Zealand. read more

Pineapple growers in Quynh Thang, Vietnam, are reporting significant losses due to yellowing leaves, root rot, and plant collapse persisting for over a month. Local authorities estimate that more than 400 hectares of land have been affected, impacting almost 200 farming households. Growers indicate that the symptoms started after. read more

Co działo się podczas drugiej połowy kwietnia? Pojawiły się pewne ważne wiadomości: Selecta one przejęła Wagagai. Omawialiśmy również logistykę: czy transport morski zastąpi transport lotniczy w Etiopii? Odbyła się również World Garden Show w Chinach, na którym zaprezentowano najnowsze odmiany kwiatów w Chinach. read more

The three-day annual Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower Show 2025 on the lawns of the UAF Faculty of Agriculture attracted a large number of students, faculty members, and flower enthusiasts. Organized by the Institute of Horticultural Sciences, the exhibition featured a vibrant showcase of chrysanthemums... read more

Institutional agricultural investment has traditionally been concentrated in California, the U.S. Midwest, Australia, and parts of Latin America. However, investors are now starting to consider investing in permanent crop production in North Africa, which provides Mediterranean growing conditions at relatively low frontier market acquisition costs. read more

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"Około 20 lat temu to, co zaczęło się od osobistej pasji do kwiatów, stopniowo przekształciło się w prosperujący biznes importu i dystrybucji kwiatów w stanie Georgia. 'Wszystko rozpoczęło się około 20 lat temu, kiedy nasz założyciel samodzielnie zajmował się wszystkim jako amator, głównie pozyskując kwiaty z Holandii,'." read more

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Directorate of Floriculture Research (ICAR-DFR) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day in Pune with farmers and industry experts in attendance. The best contributors in the floriculture industry were honored with certificates and mementoes. The awardees were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of floriculture. read more

Gadkhali-Panisara in Jhikargachha upazila of Jashore district has become a hub for flower cultivation, with farmers benefiting from good profits. The area is now a colorful landscape, filled with fields of marigolds, roses, gerberas, gladiolus, chrysanthemums, and more. read more

Syngenta Flowers is planning to present its flower genetics at an exhibition in Vietnam's Mekong Delta this December. The event will take place over three days, from December 17th to 19th, 2025, at the Mien Tay Lodge in Sa Dec. It will showcase more than 120 varieties, such as Sunfinity (Helianthus annuus) and Zydeco (Zinnia). read more

Sarjak Container Lines reports that freight rates from India to Europe have significantly increased in December, with spot container prices rising between 50% and 60%. The company mentioned that carriers are controlling capacity on the India-Europe route by implementing blank sailings and adjusting service. read more

DP World is increasing the capacity, speeding up vessel operations, and improving cold-chain resilience at its San Antonio terminal to ensure that Chilean cherries reach China before the 2026 Chinese New Year, which is the most crucial sales period for the country's fresh fruit industry. read more

W imieniu Berries Australia, Australiańska Komisja Handlu i Inwestycji (Austrade) zorganizowała dwa wydarzenia w Hanoi i Ho Chi Minh City, aby uczcić oficjalny dostęp australijskich borówek do rynku wietnamskiego. Wydarzenia pomogły wyróżnić premium australijskich borówek i ich smak. read more

Zespri has approved the commercialization of an additional red kiwifruit variety, Red80, aimed at extending the selling season of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit. The decision comes after a year in which the supply of RubyRed doubled, with over three million trays sold in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan,... read more

Air New Zealand Cargo expects to transport almost 6,000 tons of freight between December and January, with cherries and capsicums being among the main export products during the Christmas and New Year period. Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo, Anne Dunne, stated that the airline is... read more