Maersk's senior cold chain specialist for the APAC region, Ian Arne Lee, talks to Asiafruit about the latest updates to the logistics company's services, which include a Durian Express service, enhanced remote container management, in-transit ripening, and a new trade and tariff support tool. read more

According to data from Vietnam Customs, the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) stated that in the first half of 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to the EU exceeded US$233 million, marking a 44.1% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Passion fruit was particularly highlighted in this growth trend. read more

In 2024, the EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables (including melons), a 6% increase from the 58.8 million tons harvested in 2023. Spain (14.8 million tons), Italy (13.9 million tons), and France (5.8 million tons) were the EU's top producers of fresh vegetables, together accounting for a significant portion. read more

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At Zeelandplant in Grijpskerke, the Netherlands, you'll find everything you need to turn your garden, big or small, into a little paradise. The business is run by Jan Willem de Witte together with his wife, Marjolein van Sluijs, and a dedicated team of about 25 employees. Recently, they welcomed read more

Naukowcy z Narodowego Centrum Innowacji Ziemniaczanych (NPIC) z Instytutu Jamesa Huttona wprowadzili do Kenii dwie nowe odmiany ziemniaków, które obecnie znajdują się na Krajowej Liście Odmian Kenii. Prace nad tym projektem przeprowadzono we współpracy z Uniwersytetem w St Andrews... read more

The Voske Garden company plans to import the materials required to set up a greenhouse complex in the Gegharkunik region of Armenia, where roses will be grown, with a total investment of 2.35 billion drams. The Armenian government reached this decision during a meeting. read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to Japan are steadily increasing, driven by the rising demand for safe and organic products. The Vietnam Trade Office in Osaka has noted that Japan has a strong interest in tropical fruits and frozen vegetables, areas where Vietnam excels. read more

Martin Pinzger, CEO of VIP, one of the major players in the European apple industry, participated in Prognosfruit in Angers, France (6-8 August). After the August break, we interviewed him about the sector's expectations and the Consortium of Cooperatives. read more

Parth Ramani of Indian fresh produce exporter, Sanjog Enterprise, states that it has been a successful export season for Indian vegetables, despite facing some challenges: "This season has been quite positive for us. Our main exports include fresh Indian vegetables like okra, drumsticks, read more

Mimo nałożenia ceł przez Stany Zjednoczone, eksport owoców z Brazylii kontynuował się głównie bez zakłóceń. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Owoców (Abrafrutas), rynek USA wchłonął 14% wolumenu eksportu mango z Brazylii w 2024 roku, co stanowiło 13% całkowitej sprzedaży mango. read more

Osiągnięcie optymalnego nawożenia roślin jest kluczowe dla maksymalizacji wielkości i jakości plonu. To samo dotyczy wysokich upraw, takich jak winorośla i drzewa owocowe. Głównym celem w przypadku sadów jest dostarczenie roślinom niezbędnych składników odżywczych, aby zwiększyć efektywność chlorofilu. read more

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

The annual forecast for Aomori apple production in Aomori Prefecture is officially announced every August. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable discrepancy between the forecasted figures and the actual harvest numbers. One possible reason for this inconsistency could be the timing of the survey. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more

"Every time we install a farm, a good number of staff at the location seem a little skeptical at first," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for what we do. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they..." read more

Po dwóch latach ponadprzeciętnej produkcji jabłek, amerykańscy producenci stoją przed kolejnym sezonem, w którym podaż przewyższa popyt. Prognoza produkcji wynosząca 11,7 miliarda funtów została przedstawiona podczas ostatniego tygodniowego corocznego Konferencji Perspektyw, zorganizowanej przez Stowarzyszenie Jabłek w USA. "Jest wiele informacji do przyswojenia. read more

With the Gowri-Ganesha festival approaching on August 27, markets across Bengaluru are experiencing a significant increase in the prices of flowers and fruits. Traders attribute this surge to high demand during the festival period as well as inconsistent supply in recent weeks, a pattern that has now become common practice. read more

Onion growers around Lake Peipus, one of Estonia's main production areas, are reporting a relatively good crop this year, despite smaller bulb sizes than usual. The summer rainfall has not had a negative impact on yields, and in some areas, the conditions have even been supportive of production. read more