Located near the Jordan Valley and the ancient city of Jericho, Palestine Gardens, a Medjoul date producer, is quietly expanding its global business. However, according to managing director Mo'men Sinokrot, the challenges continue to be relentless. read more

Before the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which will be held on 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, Fresh Focus Tomato interviewed Hicham Abba, the head of marketing and area manager for the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at Yuksel. He mentioned that the tomato industry is dynamic but challenging. read more

Due to continuous customer requests, Quality Cuttings Team, a woman-owned horticultural supplier specializing in unrooted annuals, perennials, and succulents, is pleased to announce the addition of top-selling petunia URC's from Westhoff selections. Petunias continue to be a staple in ornamental horticulture. read more

Syria's central bank governor, Abdul Qadir Al-Hasriya, announced that a new national currency will be introduced in early 2026 to replace the current Syrian lira, which has sharply devalued since 2011. The new currency will include six denominations and will be part of broader monetary and economic reforms. read more

The United Arab Emirates will host an event for the green industry from 15 to 17 November 2025, with the launch of Myplant & Garden Middle East: an international B2B exhibition dedicated to horticulture, landscaping, and green innovation. The event will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. read more

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

Saudi Arabia's involvement in major international trade fairs is heavily centered around, if not entirely focused on, dates. The most recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid was no different. Mohammed Aldubaykhi, from the Saudi company Atayeb Altomor, shared his impressions after participating in the event. read more

Since October 2023, the crisis in the Red Sea, a part of the conflict in Gaza and, by extension, in the Middle East at the peak of the conflict, has significantly disrupted international trade traffic. This crucial route was responsible for handling 30% of global container traffic, and its disruption has forced read more

The European Commission has approved a proposal to allocate approximately $54 million (€50 million) from the agricultural reserve to assist fruit, nut, and vegetable farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania. Farmers in these countries experienced production losses. read more

The Iranian fruit export campaign started this fall with apple and kiwi programs. Despite a considerable increase in production costs, exporters are able to remain competitive due to the instability of the Iranian rial and its depreciation against the US dollar. Additionally, strong demand in several markets is boosting the export industry. read more

This is the lowest quantity in the past ten years. Meanwhile, more and more imports are coming into the country from Romania and Ukraine, while Hungary's export potential has shrunk by one-fifth. In 2013, walnuts were grown on an area of 5,800 hectares, while the area... read more

Māori Kiwifruit Growers, supported by Te Arikinui Queen Ngā wai hono i te pō VIII, have launched their first marketing campaign in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows the Indigenous Peoples trade chapter included in the recently signed New Zealand-UAE Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. read more

India enjoys a year-round availability of imported kiwifruit, primarily the Hayward variety, which is sourced from Chile, Iran, and New Zealand, with smaller quantities also coming from Greece and Italy, according to Jatin Bajaj of Gyan Fruit Company, a fresh produce importer. "The positive development is that the supply from Iran has read more

Betsalel Ohana, export manager of Planet Israel Farms, states that after a few seasons of declining Israeli citrus production, there is a potential resurgence in grapefruit cultivation this year. "As Israel's citrus industry gears up for the 2025/2026 marketing year, the grapefruit sector is" read more

A woman from London believes she works at the world's only 24-hour drive-through flower shop - open 365 days a year. Flower Station in Marylebone, central London, was originally a petrol station before a florist decided to transform it into a drive-through style flower shop. After years of transformation, the unique concept has become a popular destination for flower lovers around the clock. read more

Saudi Arabia has recently shifted its focus to exporting fresh produce as part of a strategy to diversify its economy, which is heavily reliant on energy exports, while also aiming to ensure food security and reduce its reliance on imports. Among these products, dates are a sector in which the country excels. read more

"The imported apple season in India has just begun, with the initial shipments of Iran's Royal Gala apples already available in the market. Fresh arrivals from other sources are anticipated in the following weeks," reported Shashank Srivastav from the fresh produce import-export network, Ninja Global. "We are observing a positive start." read more

Growing beets with Rhizomania resistance, selecting broccoli varieties that thrive with fewer nutrients, or introducing an eye-catching white pumpkin to the market—these were just some of the highlights at the recent Sakata Field Days, held at the company's trial fields in Zwaagdijk. The event read more

The Lebanese table grape season is ongoing despite difficult circumstances, characterized by low demand and high costs, amidst strong competition from Egypt. Lebanese grower Moussa Zgheib stated: "Weather conditions have been unfavorable for table grapes in Lebanon this season, with cold spells and hail. read more