Negotiations are in progress for Cambodia to start exporting durian to the Chinese market, as confirmed by Ngin Chhay, Director General of the General Department of Agriculture. The discussions have advanced to a stage where the required export documentation has been submitted for review by the authorities. read more

Taiwan imports over 135,000 metric tons of apples annually, with domestic supply accounting for less than one percent. It is expected that in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, Taiwan's apple imports will increase to 145,000 metric tons, while domestic supply remains stable at 1250 metric tons. The United States and New Zealand are the main suppliers, with Japan following closely behind. read more

Disruptions in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal have caused an increase in shipping costs, creating ripples in the global economy. Global shipping costs have skyrocketed in the first half of 2024 due to unprecedented disruptions in key maritime routes and escalating operational expenses. The pressure on... read more

For approximately 10 years, Holex Flower has been using Pagter's Porto 10 for shipping their hydrangeas worldwide. Every week, the export company based in Aalsmeer ships around 3.9 million stems of various flowers. During holidays such as Mother's Day, this number can increase to as many as 3.5 million stems. read more

ShopFully has revealed the findings of a study conducted in collaboration with OpinionWay on the shopping habits of the French and their selection of retailers for their shopping requirements. The survey, which involved 1,010 French individuals aged 18 and above, sheds light on the factors that influence their... read more

Austrian fruit producer Heinz Zinner (right) produces around 4,000 tons of apples per year on 100 hectares of cultivated land. Two-thirds of his acreage is in Burgenland, with the rest in Hungary and Styria. The harvest in Austria is smaller, and the quality and storability have suffered, according to Zinner. read more

Uzbekistan has partnered with South Korea's TMS Global Group to introduce new grape varieties with the aim of increasing local production using advanced agricultural technologies. The Agency for Plant Protection and Quarantine has announced that this collaboration will focus on the. read more

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), emphasized the potential for Thailand's exports to exceed the 2% growth target for the year, with projections suggesting a possible increase to a new peak of $290 billion. read more

Mutti, a company from Parma that is a leader in Europe in the tomato derivatives market, is finishing the tomato processing campaign these days, transforming 565,000 tons of raw material, 100% Italian, despite the particularly challenging weather conditions. read more

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) has completed its series of regional conferences for 2024. Over the course of the year, the ASCFG organized seven regional conferences throughout North America, gathering a total of 774 members. These two-day events were aimed at celebrating local... read more

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is providing support to Colorado onion farmers as investigations into a persistent E. coli outbreak are underway. CDA is collaborating with state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Centers for read more

The fall-winter season for brassicas and lettuce began in the Spanish Murcia Region in the second week of October. The start of the season has been characterized by a seamless transition between the central and northern European productions and the Spanish one, with no overlap and very smooth. read more

Although Hurricane Milton raised concerns for Florida's citrus industry, the extent of damage to citrus nurseries in the state varied depending on their location. "Several nurseries experienced damage during Hurricane Milton, particularly to the materials used in the greenhouses. read more

The potato supply for the upcoming winter is expected to be abundant. According to Ken Gad of Cambridge Farms, Inc., every storage facility he has spoken with has reported a successful Russet potato harvest. The quality appears to be excellent in most locations. Additionally, most farmers were able to harvest their crops on schedule or even earlier than expected. read more

The DANA that is currently hitting the Valencian Community is causing significant damage to agriculture.

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"All end-of-year budgets have their ups and downs, but this year we can say that the campaign has ended on a high note," says Gianni Raniolo, president of the Consorzio dell'Uva da Tavola di Mazzarrone IGP (Mazzarrone PGI Table Grape Consortium), who, on returning from the LUV fair held in Bari. read more

The Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta has been acknowledged for its growing coconut industry, with nine specified cultivation zones spanning more than 1,240 hectares and two packaging plants recently given permission to export fresh coconuts to China. This progress comes after receiving approval from China's General Administration. read more

Apple scab, along with powdery mildew, is the most important fungal disease of apple trees and is caused by the ascomycete Venturia inequalis. This pathogen has forced producers over the years to adopt a rather strict chemical defense to avoid unpleasant surprises during harvest. read more

Scales Corporation Limited announces that China Resources Enterprise Limited has sold their 14.83% stake in Scales. The sale was facilitated by Craigs Investment Partners and involved several institutional and retail investors from New Zealand and Australia. Andy Borland, Managing Director of Scales, confirmed the transaction. read more

The growers are optimistic about the crop for the 2024/2025 export season. Early signs suggest that the overall volumes will be higher than last year. This follows a difficult 2023/2024 season that was marked by extreme weather events such as storms, fog, and strong winds in the Port of Cape Town. read more