A hundred years is a significant milestone for Del Monte Philippines, says its President and Chief Operating Officer, Luis Alejandro. He credits farmers for driving Del Monte Philippines' legacy: "We make sure that we take care of our farmers. We provide them free housing, we provide them free read more

Greenhouses and net houses in Vietnam's D'ran Commune, a major agricultural hub located over 30 km east of the resort town Da Lat, were destroyed by a flash flood at the end of November. The disaster left debris scattered across the commune and resulted in losses exceeding VND130 billion (US$4.93 million). read more

The international container shipping industry is closely monitoring the news of a potential acquisition offer for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, a company based in Israel. Reports indicate that Hapag-Lloyd has made an initial proposal, but formal negotiations have not yet started. Other companies have also shown interest. read more

Fresh Chilean cherries started to be delivered to China in early December, signaling the beginning of the 2025-2026 seaborne import season. According to CCTV News, the initial shipment arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday and was then transported by truck to Shenzhen Bay Port. This development follows Chile's announcement on November 19th. read more

Ball Australia produces high-quality flower and vegetable seedlings, supplying growers who depend on precision, consistency, and strong plant performance. As their operations continue to expand, maintaining precise control over light, energy, and climate has become even more crucial. read more

The ongoing wedding season has led to a sharp increase in the demand for flowers, especially roses and marigolds, causing prices to significantly rise at flower markets. This price hike is due to various factors, including a change in crop preferences among farmers who are now choosing to grow more of these popular flowers. read more

Yunnan is a significant agricultural province in China, well known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year, Yunnan has seen unusually heavy rainfall, with the rainy season lasting longer than usual. read more

Dostępność importowanych jabłek na indyjskim rynku jest obecnie stabilna i konsekwentna, ciągłe dostawy zapewniają zdrowy przepływ na rynku i konkurencyjne ceny, mówi Mayur Sakpal z Gurudatt Impex Pvt. Ltd. "Rynek oferuje szereg różnych odmian i opcji jakości, bez większych braków". read more

The 28th Chrysanthemum Show Competition-cum-Sale concluded at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) with a good turnout of flower and garden enthusiasts. The event, organized by the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping and the Estate Organization, featured nearly 4,000 pots of brightly-colored chrysanthemums. read more

Sagar Rajput of Kulswamini Fruit Export states that India's banana exports are stable, with increasing demand during winter, particularly from Iran. Rajput also mentions that there are ample opportunities in banana exports, and currently, the market is performing strongly. Kulswamini Fruit predominantly exports the G9 Cavendish variety. read more

Three dried-fruit processors from Isfara, the leading dried-fruit hub in Central Asia, are exhibiting their products at Food Ingredients Europe 2025, taking place in Paris from 2 to 4 December. The participating companies, Barakat Isfara, Dolina Fruktov, and Ali Apricot, are showcasing a wide variety of. read more

Yunnan is a key agricultural province in China, especially known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year Yunnan has had unusually high rainfall, causing the rainy season to last longer than usual. read more

W listopadzie, grudniu oraz na początku stycznia mango z Australii jest dostępne w ograniczonych ilościach na rynku amerykańskim. Jest ono inne niż mango z Ameryki Południowej, które dominuje na amerykańskim rynku w tym okresie. To, co naprawdę wyróżnia australijskie mango spośród innych odmian, to ich

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Marand officially launched in 2017, initially focusing on exporting air-freighted mangoes and a small range of dried products such as quinoa and chia. However, it quickly shifted its attention to avocados, which became the main highlight. The pivotal moment occurred in 2018 when multiple clients requested the company to develop a Hass avocado product line. read more

Building on the success of its recent mission to Singapore, Egypt has extended its outreach in Southeast Asia with a dedicated trade mission to Malaysia. The initiative aims to further expand Egypt’s presence in the dynamic fruit and vegetable market of the region. read more

First Choice Foods Ltd, a potato processing company based in Rupandehi, is currently exporting French fries to the United States. The company is now planning to increase its shipments to the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. Production began in mid-June 2025, and the company entered the U.S. market shortly thereafter. read more

A new blueberry variety developed by Bloom Fresh™ has made its debut: Matías™. Matías originated from a genetic program created by the University of Georgia and further developed by Inka's Berries in Peru. In October 2024, after acquiring the breeding rights, Bloom Fresh™ introduced Matías™ to the market. read more

Pakistan has aimed to increase its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion in the next three years, up from the current level of $700 million, as stated by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters and Merchants Association (PFVA). read more

In 2025, New Zealand apple exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce delivered a "very strong" performance, which has contributed to an impressive outcome for their parent company, Scales Corporation. read more

Australian macadamia growers have harvested a 2025 crop of 43,800 tonnes in-shell with 3.5% moisture content (equivalent to 46,940 tonnes at 10% moisture). This final yield is slightly higher than the mid-season forecast updated in July, despite challenges posed by severe weather events. read more