The July/August 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This edition offers the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w prowincji Binh Thuan w Wietnamie spowodowały zalanie setek hektarów plantacji owoców smoczych i zmusiły mieszkańców do opuszczenia swoich domów, zgodnie z raportem AFP. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w prowincji Binh Thuan w Wietnamie spowodowały zalanie setek hektarów plantacji pitai i zmusiły mieszkańców do opuszczenia swoich domów - donosi agencja AFP. read more

Joya has received a new brand identity, which includes an updated logo and brand strategy. The unveiling of this new identity is scheduled to take place at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

On October 1st, Marcel van der Pluijm will have been running Feeling Fresh for five years. Despite facing challenges at the start due to the Covid pandemic six months in, the exporter to North America and Japan reflects on the first years with satisfaction. "I worked at two read more

Warunki pogodowe w ciągu zaledwie kilku tygodni całkowicie odwróciły sytuację na rynku, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o sałatę, koperek i cukinię. "Obecnie znajdujemy się w nietypowej fazie" - wyjaśnia Andrea Pignato, menedżer sprzedaży firmy Fellini Patrizio - "ponieważ popyt na rynku przewyższa dostępność." read more

Japan is considered to be the birthplace of the vertical farming industry, as claimed by many. It appears that consumers in Japan are more familiar with the concept of indoor-grown produce compared to others. This could be due to the limited available agricultural land or the increasing number of aging farmers. read more

W ostatnim oświadczeniu Ministra Rolnictwa Botswany, Fidelisa Molao, rząd wyraźnie określił swoje stanowisko w sprawie importu owoców cytrusowych. Minister Molao oświadczył, że rząd nie wprowadza całkowitego zakazu, lecz raczej...

In a recent announcement by Botswana's Minister of Agriculture, Fidelis Molao, the government has clearly stated its position on the importation of citrus fruits. Minister Molao stated that the government is not imposing an outright ban, but is instead... read more

Kazakhstan's ban on apple imports is a setback for Poland and Russia, as these countries heavily depend on the transit of this popular fruit through Kazakhstan. In recent years, Kazakhstan has imported an average of about 100 thousand tons of apples annually, making it one of the top 20-25 apple importers. read more

The Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers and Exporters (Provid) has announced its initial harvest estimate for the 2024-2025 season, forecasting 78.7 million boxes weighing 8.2 kilos each. Provid derived this projection from the estimated volumes provided by its members and grape producers. read more

The potato, a staple food in many cultures, was introduced to Japan in 1601 through Dutch ships from Java. Referred to locally as "jaga-imo," it has since become an important component of Japanese agriculture and cuisine, flourishing especially in the favorable climate of Hokkaido. read more

Egpytian pomegranates have entered the market this month. Mohamed Gomaa, CEO of Green Point, is optimistic about the season ahead, despite facing some unavoidable challenges. According to Gomaa, "Egyptian pomegranates will be available until November, with peak harvest anticipated in October." read more

Farmers in Herat are currently experiencing a decrease in the value of grapes, which they attribute to limited export opportunities. The inability to access international markets has forced them to sell their produce at lower prices. At the "Grape, Fig, and Honey" exhibition in Herat, farmers expressed their financial worries and challenges. read more

A small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density is currently being developed by Lambo Seeds as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lambo Seeds. "To create a highly." read more

California table grapes had an interesting beginning to the season. Mexico's harvest was smaller and ended earlier than usual, leading to a very active market when California's season began. There has been strong demand from the start, both domestically and internationally. read more