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

The Durban High Court has rejected a request by Maersk's APM Terminals to stop Transnet's US$603 million (R11 billion) deal with Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) for the partial privatization of Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2). read more

Despite the self-sufficiency of many countries in domestic ginger production, the global ginger market sees annual exports totaling nearly $1.314 billion, as estimated by the industry. China leads in global trade with 52% of exports, followed by Peru with 11%, positioning it as the second-largest exporter. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The flower fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), showcases a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The exhibition, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), includes a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

Cranberries remain the most consumed berry in Latvia due to their long shelf life, according to the Latvian Fruit Growers Association (LAA). This season, the harvest at Latgale Cranberries, based in Ludza municipality near the Latvian-Russian border, has been notably high, with 50 tons harvested. read more

The Myanmar Avocado Producers and Exporters Association (MAVO) anticipates surpassing 10,000 tons of avocado exports in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with intentions to venture into new markets such as India and Russia. In the 2023-2024 season, Myanmar exported approximately 7,600 tons of avocados. read more