During a bilateral meeting on June 4, 2025, in Paris, Indonesia officially requested increased market access for tropical fruits to New Zealand. The request was made as part of broader trade discussions during the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, as reported by Republik Merdeka, an Indonesian news site. read more

As June arrives, flower businesses in Hongta district, Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province are buzzing with activity. Orders are pouring in, and in the greenhouses, roses, phalaenopsis orchids, and other flowers are in full bloom. Early each morning, workers begin picking, transporting, and read more

Indian fruit importers are expressing increasing worry about the ongoing surplus of South African mandarins and pears. This situation has caused substantial disruption in the market and a decrease in prices, especially for varieties such as Nadorcott mandarins and Forelle pears. Last year, there was a sharp read more

The team of Suntory Flowers has recently returned from a global meeting at Suntory Flowers in Japan. The meeting gathered their divisions from five different countries – Japan, USA, Australia, China, and The Netherlands. "It was a great opportunity to share what we're doing in each market and..." read more

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Vietnam is currently seeing a high demand for high-quality imported fruits, with the United States being its top supplier in the first five months of 2025. During this period, Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables worth $203 million from the U.S., marking a nearly 60% increase compared to the same period last year. read more

Canada's pea industry is experiencing a significant development as India has announced an extension of duty-free access for yellow peas until March 31, 2026, beyond the original deadline of May 31. Greg Cherewyk, the president of Pulse Canada, recognizes the significance of this timing, especially considering the challenges faced in China. He hopes that the Indian market will help compensate for the reduced access elsewhere. read more

In Vadodara, India, researchers from the Department of Botany at M S University's Faculty of Science have made progress in developing seedless tomatoes and prolonging their shelf life using gene silencing techniques. The research, supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board, was led by read more

To dopiero w marcu truskawki BerryWorld zdobyły prestiżowy złoty medal na 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards, podczas gdy maliny BerryWorld zdobyły srebrny medal. read more

Najnowsze zbiory jabłek w Nowej Zelandii są tak dobre, że wygląda na to, że kraj czeka najlepszy sezon od dłuższego czasu. read more

Seeka has introduced a new addition to its premium fruit portfolio, Ruby Roo, a visually striking red-skinned Nashi pear. The official launch occurred at the International Fresh Produce Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) member event during Hort Connections 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. read more

The fruit has a ruby-red skin, pure white flesh, a sweet taste, and a crunchy, juicy texture. read more

Australia's fresh produce industry has partnered with children's entertainers, The Wiggles, in a groundbreaking national campaign to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables. read more

W dniu Światowego Dnia Środowiska, Coles przyznał 3,5 mln dolarów australijskich w formie dotacji 11 małym i średnim przedsiębiorstwom działającym na rzecz innowacji i zrównoważonego rozwoju, w ramach najnowszej rundy Funduszu Wsparcia Coles. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

Between May 22 and June 2, 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted several shipments of imported flowers found to be contaminated with quarantine pests. In the Amur Region, 16,000 infected stems were blocked at the Kani-Kurgan checkpoint. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were detected in… read more

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Kalimullah Khan, często nazywany "Mango Man" Indii, wprowadził nowy gatunek mango w swoim sadzie w Malihabad, nazwany "Rajnath Aam" na cześć Ministra Obrony Rajnatha Singha. Znany ze swoich unikalnych metod szczepienia, Khan nadał nazwy odmianom mango na cześć znaczących postaci indyjskich. read more

Oranges remain one of the most popular fruits globally, enjoyed for their sweet taste, juiciness, and high vitamin C content. As of 2025, global orange production is estimated at around 76.41 million metric tons. Among the many countries that cultivate oranges, five stand out for producing the. read more

The Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia has announced the potential implementation of restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia beginning on June 16, 2025. Rosselkhoznadzor stated that the import of cut flowers from Armenia had reached 52 million stems in the first half of 2025, which is approximately 50% higher. read more