The new Jingold kiwi season will start in the northern hemisphere in a few days' time. The campaign will kick off with the earliest variety, the red-fleshed kiwi Exotic Red, with harvesting starting as early as mid-September. This will be followed by the yellow-fleshed varieties. read more

The GBP/USD exchange rate reached a peak of $1.32 on 27th August, hitting a two and a half year high. Projections suggest that this momentum will continue until the end of the year. The economic growth in the United Kingdom, along with the formation of a new Labour government in early July, has contributed to this increase. read more

Super Typhoon Yagi is approaching the city of Hong Kong, causing adjustments to the opening hours of the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica. The doors were opened an hour earlier to allow exhibitors and attendees more time to meet up, as the outlook for the day and the rest of the week remains uncertain. read more

The central Chinese province of Hunan has been assisting in the delivery of fresh flowers from Kenya to customers all across China, and even to Uzbekistan, as the country continues to increase its imports from the continent. Hunan, being one of China's most active provinces in Sino-African trade, has the capacity to import. read more

The company Las Tres Piñas, located in La Chorrera, Panama, specializes in exporting premium pineapples by air freight, focusing on the MD2 variety. Established in 2020, Las Tres Piñas has experienced rapid growth and has successfully established its presence in the European market by exporting top-quality pineapples. read more

Wax apples, typically grown in the southern regions of China, are thriving in the smart agricultural greenhouses of Yangzhuang Township, Laiwu, Shandong Province. These greenhouses make use of advanced Internet of Things technology for agricultural monitoring and control to ensure precise environmental conditions. read more

To savor an experience that city life has now denied to most people, to be able to see firsthand what lies behind the fruit we buy at the supermarket, to find a unique opportunity to break away from the daily routine during a time of year that offers. read more

Po drugim z kolei letnim sezonie obfitych deszczy, plantatorzy warzyw w Quebecu zastanawiają się, co przyniesie przyszłość rolnictwa w prowincji. W końcu, w tym roku sezon wzrostu można prawie podzielić na dwie części. "Wczesna wiosna do połowy lata była bardzo udanym sezonem i wolumen był odpowiedni," read more

For most banana growers in sub-Saharan Africa, the primary source of their new plants is Du Roi Laboratory, a tissue culture laboratory that provides virus-free banana and sugarcane plants. It takes six to ten months to obtain an export-ready banana plant, depending on the plant's growth stage. read more

At Jacobs Fruit, they are currently in the middle of picking organic Conference pears. The company, located in Sint-Truiden, Flanders, has just finished its Delbare apples, but for now is focusing entirely on pears. "Certainly the sizes are better than expected anyway," said Hugo Jacobs of the organic… read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to include the horticulture sector in its forthcoming Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which will detail emissions reduction measures from 2026 to 2030. Despite the sector's importance, the current draft does not mention it. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more

"We are ready to start harvesting PGI potatoes from Sila, which will continue until mid-November. The early start is a result of a dry winter and a mild spring without any extreme weather conditions, allowing the planting to begin a few days earlier than usual. The warm temperatures in late spring" read more

The mango season in the Northern Territory is picking up pace, with the Darwin region projected to produce 2.4 million trays of mangoes this year, which is an increase from last year's harvest. Leo Skliros, the president of the NT Mango Industry Association and a mango grower in Darwin, has started harvesting. read more

Fresh Forward introduced two new summer apple varieties this summer. For this purpose, the fruit breeder invited interested parties from the sector on Wednesday, August 14th to come and see the new varieties Wursixo and Wuranda. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, but that did not deter people from attending. read more

Gruppo Unifrutti has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. ("Verfrut"), a fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hectares of operations in Chile and Peru. Unifrutti reaffirms its position as one of the largest producers of fruits. read more

The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan products in the UK market. read more

David, the Biogold deal represents a major expansion of Sun World's portfolio by incorporating citrus and subtropical fruits. These are products that were already being considered by the company. In 2021, Sun World hired breeder Moises Gonzalez to initiate new breeding programs for citrus, mango, and avocado. read more