Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot for horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

Po spadku eksportu w zeszłym sezonie, Egipt mocno wraca do wysyłek pomarańczy do Singapuru, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku Egipt wyeksportował 13 200 ton pomarańczy do Singapuru, o wartości 7,8 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

CMA CGM has confirmed the continuation of its "Cherry Express" service, which is specifically tailored to transport Chilean cherries quickly to Asia during the peak export season. This service, based in San Antonio, provides fixed-day weekly sailings with direct links to Shanghai, ensuring delivery in 23 days. read more

Dla kenijskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Fawakih Import and Export, rosnące zapotrzebowanie Azji na awokado otwiera nowe możliwości, a dyrektor zarządzający El’miqdad Hassan Nandwa jest optymistyczny co do potencjału regionu. read more

The French apple exporter Blue Whale is increasing its growth in Asia at a faster pace, with a strong emphasis on high-quality varieties and a more tailored approach to meet the rapidly changing consumer preferences in the region. read more

W grudniu 2025 roku, projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD zorganizuje misję dla egipskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa ma na celu połączenie Egiptu, jednego z globalnych liderów w segmencie świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych, z Azją Południowo-Wschodnią, jednym z niewielu regionów świata, które... read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully concluded. This was announced by CSO Italy on behalf of the other organizations that contributed to achieving this result, namely the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, who worked together on this. read more

From January to July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 70,830 tonnes of potatoes, valued at USD 28.1 million, according to the State Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, exports grew by 47% in volume and 37% in value. The main export destination was Russia, receiving 59,376 tonnes valued at USD 22.7 million, which represents a 40% increase. read more

Bangladesh has exported mangoes and jackfruits by sea for the first time to the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and several European countries. Previously, these fruits were exported only by air. According to the Chattogram Plant Quarantine Station, 39,141 kg of mangoes were shipped. read more

The Australian avocado grower and exporter, The Avolution, is currently cultivating avocados in the Tristate area, which includes Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, and preparing for the upcoming Western Australian season. Despite facing some challenges with rain and windy conditions, the overall production has been good. read more

The decision of a future bride to grow her own wedding flowers has gone viral, leaving viewers stunned by the breathtaking results. The woman, who is getting married in just under a month, shared a TikTok video with the caption: "Maybe it was a bad idea to try growing all my own wedding flowers...just read more

This business delivers farm-fresh produce from South Korea within 72 hours. When Martine Shin relocated from South Korea to Singapore four years ago, she was disappointed by the quality of fruits available in supermarkets - often either overripe, underripe, or lacking in taste. Determined to offer a better option, she started her own business. read more

Badź Researchers from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and China's Yunnan University have conducted field trials in Sargodha to test a pest management system designed for tomato cultivation. The trials were carried out as part of the Yunnan Fruit-Vegetable-Flower IPM International Joint Lab. read more

Western Australian orchardist Sam Licciardello, a third-generation grower from Donnybrook, emphasized the challenges of engaging consumers and the importance of collaboration within the fruit sector to increase awareness and knowledge. Licciardello and his wife, Vanessa, oversee 45 hectares of apple orchards. read more

Bangladesh mango exports have increased in 2025, with shipments reaching 2,194 tons by the end of September, a 66% rise from 2024 when 1,321 tons were exported. In 2023, exports amounted to 3,100 tons. Officials stated that the growth was supported by improved quality and a higher percentage of fruit meeting export standards this year. read more

According to Eurostat, in July 2025, the European Union imported chanterelles worth €5.4 million from Russia, marking a 17% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure also represents an 8.7-fold increase compared to June. Lithuania was the largest purchaser, accounting for €4.5 million of the total. read more

Copa and Cogeca have reacted to the finalization of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, pointing out both potential opportunities and areas that need more clarification. The agricultural and cooperative organizations emphasized that, although the agreement could bring benefits to some EU industries, there are aspects that still need to be clarified. read more

On September 22-23, eleven flower companies organized a flower variety open day with the theme "More Varieties, More Choices." Thousands of new varieties were introduced, including roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus, anthuriums, phalaenopsis, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, potted carnations. read more

After the success of the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA trade fair and the CHINA MEET UP, the new event will bring together professionals from the fresh produce industry from across Latin America and beyond for two days of knowledge exchange and networking, with a special focus on the growing importance of. read more