A gradatic storm in early June caused significant damage to apple crops in fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, impacting over 2,000 orchardists, as per a government statement. This was disclosed in a written response to a query posed by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie. read more

Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt mobile game has been launched in Asia. read more

Angel Gamarra Condori, the president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers (Promango), stated that Peru anticipates the 2025/2026 mango season to be longer than usual, continuing until April. Nevertheless, the country is still projected to export over 250,000 tons of fresh mangoes this season, which is a decrease from the previous season. read more

Banana exports from India have seen a significant increase this month, according to Prasad Chavan from India-based Acres EXIM. "Our banana exports have been doing exceptionally well this quarter, with a rise in demand from our key markets, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Export volumes have increased by approximately 15% this." read more

Ukrainian fruit producer Sady Dnipra has exported fresh pears to Saudi Arabia for the first time, marking Ukraine's entry into the Middle Eastern pear market. The shipment was made by sea through Ukrainian ports despite the ongoing conflict, according to company representatives. read more

Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture (DoA) in anticipation of gaining market access to China. read more

After the Bolivian and Indonesian markets opened in 2025, Peruvian blueberry exporters are now targeting Vietnam, New Zealand, and Japan as their next markets, as production volumes continue to rise. read more

The Australian Horticulture Trade (AHT) held the initial segment of its yearly members' forum on October 22nd, with presentations from the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry providing updates on important issues impacting the fresh produce trade. read more

The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, Frutas de Chile, and Chongqing Shuangfu Agricultural Products Wholesale Market have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost Chilean fruit trade into western China. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has advised the residents of Auckland to remain vigilant for yellow-legged hornets after a queen hornet was found in the initial stages of constructing a nest in the suburb of Glenfield. read more

In early October, Italian kiwi starts to make its way onto the shelves of retail stores, but not yet as a leading product. An analysis conducted by Italiafruit News on six retailers in the Reggio Emilia area already shows a presence of the Italian product, but it is the New Zealand kiwi that is still the prominent one. read more

The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) and Sanrio have launched the "Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt," a mobile scavenger hunt celebrating Japan-grown fruits. Running across six Asian countries, the interactive campaign invites participants to visit restaurants, shops, read more

The Ukrainian company Sady Dnipra has achieved a historic milestone by exporting fresh pears to the Middle East for the first time – specifically to the premium market of Saudi Arabia, representatives of the company told the EastFruit project. This is a significant achievement for Ukrainian agriculture. read more

Turkstat, the Turkish statistical office, has published the "Crop Production 2nd estimation 2025" with a revision of the Turkish hazelnut production forecast for 25/26: 441,000 tons, a decrease of 15% compared to the initial projection in May (520,000 tons), and a 38% decrease compared to the 24/25 season (717,000 tons). read more

Europe still holds the top position as the main export market for French fresh fruits and vegetables, but the sales of apples are steadily increasing in international markets, especially in Asia. Daniel Soares, the International Director of Interfel, shared an update during the Fruit Attraction 2025 Asia event at the Interfel booth. read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, responsible for collecting and processing the data for publication, and the Turkish Statistical Institute, which oversees its release, have reported that overall vegetable and fruit production in Turkey is expected to decline in 2025 compared to the previous year. read more

W Territory, banana plants have been growing for nearly a decade in soil infected with a fungus that normally destroys banana crops. The plants, developed by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), carry a genetic modification that protects them from Tropical read more

About ten years ago, a group of growers from Laos, led by Chue Lor, traveled to Suriname. Their initial intention was to train Surinamese farmers in cultivating dragon fruit. However, they soon discovered that Suriname provided excellent opportunities for growing fruits that were common in their homeland. read more

Flowers are in high demand. In Indian culture, Diwali signifies Lakshmi Puja, Diwali Padwa, and Bhaubeej, creating an atmosphere of joy in the community. Traders are prepared to sell puja materials such as lotus, marigold, and chrysanthemum, which are needed for Lakshmi Puja and for making garlands in shops, homes, and. read more

The Brazilian Apple Growers Association (ABPM) is participating in a trade mission to Indonesia and Malaysia led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from October 23 to 28, in order to expand the market for Brazilian agricultural exports. Representing ABPM in this mission is Ronaldo Grosselli. read more