The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand, in collaboration with the Department of Internal Trade, has teamed up with four prominent petrol stations to distribute over 2,000 tonnes of mangoes sourced from growers in the northern regions of Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces. read more

Sonia Gabauer has been awarded the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) by the International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) and Produce Plus Magazine. read more

In Shymkent, Kazakhstan, local agricultural entrepreneurs are successfully growing crops that are typically associated with cooler climates. One of these crops is blueberries, which are rarely seen in greenhouses across Central Asia. The owners of the greenhouse complex have dedicated three hectares of land to blueberry cultivation. read more

Amidst new climatic challenges and an increasingly quality- and sustainability-focused market, the fruit and vegetable sector is in a constant state of change. Grappolo Rosso, an Apulian farm founded in 2017, is a testament to this evolution. Led by the young entrepreneur Asia Grilli, the farm read more

Georgia pecan growers are working to increase export opportunities for pecans with support from the Georgia Congressional Delegation. Prominent representatives such as Rick Allen, Buddy Carter, and Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are collaborating with the US Department of Agriculture to. read more

The RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show showcases beautiful botanical art and photography, highlighting a diverse range of subjects such as Japanese cherry blossoms, Australian kangaroo paw plants, and plants used in traditional cosmetics by Korean women. The show also includes portfolio photography. read more

Price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian exporters to work more efficiently and flexibly, and to seek strategic niches to retain their market share in the United States, Europe, and Central America. read more

India: Flipkart Group CEO connects with farmers behind fresh produce delivery
Flipkart is focused on ensuring inclusive growth for all its partners, including farmers who are part of the company's direct sourcing efforts to ensure freshness, quality, and convenience for customers. Recently, the CEO of Flipkart Group engaged with farmers to strengthen the relationship and support their involvement in delivering fresh produce to customers. read more

A new report predicting significant export growth for New Zealand's horticulture sector underscores the industry's increasing significance to the country's economy, according to Horticulture New Zealand. The Ministry for Primary Industries' latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (Sopi) report forecasts... read more

The demand for Australian almonds continues to increase in the first two months of the 2025-26 selling season. According to the latest report from the Almond Board of Australia, domestic sales have grown by 9% compared to the same period last year, and overall volumes have increased by 3%, including both domestic and international sales. read more

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Śliwki stają się coraz bardziej popularne wśród konsumentów w Indiach, co skutkuje rosnącą ilością importowanego owocu - powiedział Amit Sharma, właściciel indyjskiego handlowca świeżymi produktami Fresko Fruits: "Indyjski rynek świeżych owoców nadal wykazuje rosnące zainteresowanie importowanymi produktami, a śliwki nie są tutaj wyjątkiem. read more

Fruit Art, a Kazakhstan-based agricultural company, is engaged in the cultivation, processing, and storage of fruits and berries. They have recently expanded their production to include blueberries, in addition to their main focus on strawberries and apples. The company also manufactures a variety of processed fruit products. read more

Three deaths in a few hours. Three lives cut short by overturned tractors, in three different regions of Italy: in Cautano, in Campania; in Tolentino, in Marche; and in Valdelsa, in Tuscany. Three men - Angelo Saccomando, 68 years old; Alberto Forconi, 61; Alessandro Mugnaini, 69 - united by the same read more

The global garlic market is currently influenced by abundant harvests, changing trade patterns, and pricing challenges. Producers worldwide, from Europe to Asia and the Americas, are managing issues such as quality yields, competition from Chinese exports, and logistical or regulatory hurdles. Italy, for instance, is experiencing exceptional conditions. read more

Central Food Retail's head of produce, Chairat Petchdakul, City Fresh Fruit deputy CEO Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul are among the impressive line-up of expert speakers for the Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Changing trade dynamics have created a favorable opportunity for South African apples and pears in India, particularly with the South African full red Gala and BigBucks varieties sold under the Flash Gala brand. read more

Maan Horti Automation has partnered with Powerplants, giving them exclusive rights for distributing, servicing, and maintaining Growcoon dispensers in Australia and New Zealand. This partnership guarantees that growers in these regions will now have access to local technical support for all... read more