W dniu 8 grudnia Beijing International Flower Industrial Park został oficjalnie otwarty. Uroczystość otwarcia zgromadziła około 100 przedstawicieli przemysłu kwiatowego z całych Chin. Położony w miejscowości Panggezhuang, w dzielnicy Daxing w Pekinie, park zajmuje łącznie powierzchnię 552,6 hektara. read more

Mozambican bananas are not "free-riders" undercutting South African farmers, nor do they threaten the survival of the local banana industry, says Charlie van Dyk of the Novasun Group. Instead, he posits that regulated regional imports are supplementing domestic production, not replacing it. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased by 6 percent in the first half of December, reaching US$709 per 40ft container. The index is a weighted average of spot freight rates across 18 major intra-Asia trade routes and is currently 24 percent lower year on year. Drewry expects read more

"The 2025 table grape season for Groblersdal and Marble Hall is shaping up to be one of contrasts, marked by strong production indicators on the one hand and logistical constraints on the other," says Christine Gosling of the Northern Transvaal Table Grape Association. She posits that the unusual... read more

"We can say that from September to today, it has been a particularly difficult Brazilian melon season. For growers and importers operating on the free market, profit margins have been very limited. Several small as well as large importers have significantly reduced their supply in recent weeks." read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina zanotowała silne plony warzyw, zwłaszcza ziemniaków i cebuli. Chociaż spowodowało to obniżenie cen detalicznych, znacząco zmniejszyło marże rolników. Według Andrija Maruszczaka, Dyrektora Handlowego Van Dijk Technics, rentowność produkcji warzyw w

In 2025, Ukraine recorded strong vegetable harvests, particularly for potatoes and onions. While this resulted in lower retail prices, it significantly reduced farmers' margins. According to Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk Technics, the profitability of vegetable production in read more

Tomorrow at the former Church-Auditorium of Santa Teresa in Ragusa Ibla, the results of the applied research project promoted by OP Moncada will be presented. The project is dedicated to optimizing phytosanitary treatments in greenhouse tomatoes, with particular attention to their impact on... read more

From premium quality kiwi to avocado. From exotic fruit naturalized in Italy to the green gold of Southern Italy: a superfruit that in recent years has seen a boom in consumption and today holds the top position in the Italian shopping cart as a product with the highest growth. read more

The anomalous heat continues also in the current week, although with rather marked differences between the various geographical areas. Significant temperature excursions are expected in several regions of the Peninsula, while in Sicily the persistent peaks of hot-cold continue to cause concern. read more

Koszty życia zmuszają coraz więcej konsumentów do jedzenia w domu, co przyczynia się do zwiększonej konsumpcji ziemniaków. Według dyrektora zarządzającego Wilson's Country, Lewisa Cunninghama, ten trend utrzymuje się przez cały rok. "Ludzie jedzą mniej na mieście ze względu na związane z tym koszty. Ale" read more

In the second part of the IFN Live concerning clementines and mandarins, which aired last week (click here to watch the live broadcast), the discussion focused on the dynamics that are reshaping the future of the sector, starting from the gradual shift of consumption towards read more

As I conclude a highly successful trade mission that connected Egyptian fruit and vegetable exporters with markets in Singapore and Malaysia, my mind is preoccupied with the future of Egypt's thriving produce industry. Despite its current success, there are potential challenges on the horizon that warrant serious consideration. This blog is dedicated to exploring and addressing these pressing issues. read more

Inside New Zealand's busiest supermarket this Christmas, Foodstuffs North Island reported: "Several months ago, in the middle of winter, the team at PAK'nSAVE Wairau were already talking about Christmas. Not the presents or the pavlova, but the extraordinary task of keeping New Zealand's busiest... read more

After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, HAWE is now operating at full capacity once again on the new cultivation system for Sun Sing Garden in Taiwan. HAWE is constructing a multilayer container system for the comprehensive propagation of young plants. The installation will be completed as scheduled. read more

In the studio of the designer Marco Rambaldi, the exclusive collection dedicated to the sensory universe of envy is taking shape, which will debut at the upcoming Milan Fashion Week. "An iconic brand of style and taste." read more

Sales of British apples in UK supermarkets in November 2025 are dominated by a few major retailers, with Tesco and Aldi leading in terms of volume. These two chains had the highest sales of British apples from BAPL growers during the month, highlighting their strong market position. read more

The Malaysian durian industry is being urged to enhance the protection of its varieties by registering them for intellectual property rights locally and internationally. This comes as concerns arise regarding the origin, naming rights, and use of Malaysian durians overseas. The Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) is playing a key role in this effort. read more

The cultivation of orchids, which involves a lengthy cultivation period and high heat requirements, can be made more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof through collaboration and innovation. Instead of working independently, a group of orchid growers are coming together to invest in innovative solutions. read more

The Moldovan National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reported that 7.5 tons of imported fresh dill were destroyed after laboratory tests showed penconazole levels nearly ten times higher than the allowed limit. Inspectors confiscated the batch at the importer's warehouse, and the entire shipment was sealed. read more

The Pink Lady Europe Association gathered its partners (3,159 producers, 13 authorized distributors, and 10 Italian, French, and Spanish nurserymen) for its annual general assembly, which took place in Lérida, Spain. The meeting represented a crucial milestone for the association. read more