Local flower growers have reported that the recent cold front in Hong Kong has not affected the growth of New Year flowers this year. This statement follows a warning from the Hong Kong Observatory about an intense winter monsoon affecting southern China. read more

The FAOSTAT database, updated in December 2024, offered new insights into the global potato industry, emphasizing contributions from different regions. China led in potato production, producing over 93 million metric tons. Apart from China, India, Ukraine, Russia, the United... read more

The January transfer window is still open, but Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has played ahead: they have already assembled the team of top players who will lead the Champions Syngenta campaign, and they are presenting it in grand style in the Industrial Tomato catalog 2024-2025, renewing the use of. read more

The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou 19 spacecraft are currently conducting a pioneering experiment on the Tiangong space station. They are studying 15 adult fruit flies and 40 pupae to investigate the impact of microgravity and sub-magnetic fields on the insects' behavior, growth, and biological rhythms. read more

Consumers can fill biodegradable cups in three different sizes from a three-kilo capacity cooler box on their own without touching the fruit. This hygienic and cost-effective solution is specially designed for large, firm Sekoya blueberries. The machine is easily and read more

Fieldstone, a family-operated company in Poland, is entering the upcoming year with a forward-looking approach to berry cultivation. Specializing in raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and redcurrants, with a particular focus on lingonberries, Fieldstone is Europe's leading producer of lingonberries. read more

WA Farm Direct has kicked off the 2025 West Australian Queen Garnet plum season by distributing fruit to stores in Australia and internationally starting in early January. read more

In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

Extending the persimmon harvesting period, and consequently, their marketing season, from mid-October to the end of January enables farmers to enhance their market appeal by offering buyers ample planning options during a time when supply is scarce. The fruits are ready to be harvested. read more

In tym pierwszym Globalnym Rynku na rok 2025, skupiamy się na pomarańczach, z powodu chłodniejszej pogody, zwłaszcza w Europie, co prowadzi do wzrostu popytu. Francja ma dynamiczny rynek z dobrą podażą. Niemcy zanotowały wzrost popytu na pomarańcze pochodzące z wielu krajów dostawców. Kampania pomarańczowa we Włoszech w sezonie 2024/25... read more

With the advancement of the fruit season in the southern hemisphere, the demand for temperature and humidity monitoring products used in long-distance cold chain transportation has peaked. "Disposable USB temperature data loggers remain the first choice for most customers. Compared to the same read more

2024 has been a successful year overall for the Turkish cherries, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "We had a great cherry season this year. Although the competition was high between the exporters shipping to Europe, we noticed there was… read more

Jego Królewska Mość Król Willem-Alexander i Jej Królewska Mość Królowa Máxima zamierzają odbyć wizytę państwową w Kenii, na zaproszenie prezydenta Williama Ruto. Wizyta odbędzie się od wtorku 18 do czwartku 20 marca 2025 roku. "Ta pierwsza wizyta państwowa w Kenii jest potwierdzeniem dobrych relacji i" read more

The agreement signed between UPA and the Ministry of Agriculture has led, among other things, to the flexibilization of the CAP and strengthening of the Supply Chain Law.

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Exciting news at the Spices&Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2025. The leading European trade fair dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and aromatic herbs will host the International Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MESMAP). Promoted by the Association of Medicinal Plants, read more

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have announced the development of a battery powered by mushrooms, marking a significant advancement in microbial fuel cell technology. This groundbreaking project harnesses the metabolic processes of two different types of fungi to produce electricity. read more

Egipskie eksporty winogron do Niemiec nadal rosną. Po ustanowieniu rekordu w 2023 roku, eksporterzy dalej zwiększyli swoje dostawy, dostarczając 26,5 tysiąca ton winogron o wartości 739 milionów dolarów na rynek niemiecki w 2024 roku, zgodnie z informacjami ze strony EastFruit. Ta ilość stanowi nowy rekord, przewyższający rok 2023. read more

In 2024, the sales of the fruit and vegetable department in the retail sector ended positively, with a 3% increase in volumes and a 4.2% increase in revenue, a crucial figure for the stores' financial balance. This result comes in a context of mild inflation, with an average price read more

As climate disasters continue to grab the headlines in the second week of January 2025 - from severe floods in the UK and record-breaking rains in Saudi Arabia to wildfires in Southern California - AIPH seizes this moment to share a story on their website from their AIPH Member association. read more

Challenges are plentiful, and at the 21st Strawberry Day, there was no avoiding naming them. However, things are not looking too bleak for strawberry growers. In fact, upon closer examination of the data and market analysis, it becomes apparent that strawberry growers are in a favorable position here. read more