Korea has started building a demonstration smart farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to act as a gateway for Korean smart farms to enter the Middle Eastern market. read more

The Australian apple industry is celebrating the signing of a new biosecurity protocol that allows Australian mainland apples to be exported to China. read more

In Australia's largest citrus-growing region, an invasive weed called moth vine is affecting fruit production. This vine, capable of growing up to 10 meters tall, blends in with orange trees because of its similar foliage, making it challenging to detect until the vines have already... read more

This week, there are mixed trends in the imported apple market. New Zealand Gala apples have maintained a stable price with a slight increase compared to last week, while New Zealand Queen apples have experienced a price decrease of approximately 15%-20%. Some traders have noted that Gala apple prices have stabilized around $35. read more

W Nowej Zelandii trwa zbieranie owoców persymony, z 20% wzrostem w zbiorach 2025 roku przypisywanym korzystnym warunkom pogodowym w Gisborne. Ian Turk, menedżer Rady Przemysłu Persymonowego, podkreśla ograniczoną dostępność tego owocu, zwracając uwagę na okno dostaw trwające sześć tygodni od końca. read more

Selecta One has acquired Wagagai Ltd., one of the world's largest cutting farms, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. Through this acquisition, Selecta One is expanding its international production network, securing long-term production capacity in East Africa, and reaffirming its commitment to the region. read more

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, organized a virtual event called "Our Wealth: The Avocado", which highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic significance of avocados. The event specifically focused on small-scale producers and Mexico's position in the global avocado production industry. read more

The 17th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) concluded successfully in Meknes after running for seven days from April 21 to 27, 2025. The event set new attendance records, with 1,500 exhibitors from 70 countries and over a million visitors. "One of the most dynamic read more

Greece has been experiencing a period of intense labor disputes for quite some time now. The next move for the workers' unions is the nationwide strike they have announced for the upcoming May Day. This will be the third general strike in Greece within 63 days, following numerous smaller ones. read more

Two violent hailstorms have occurred in Spain in the last few weeks: the first one severely hit Catalonia, causing serious damage to crops and heavily affecting the fruit-growing countryside, while the more recent one affected the Valencian Community, as reported. read more

On April 24th, the 13th edition of Euroflora, an International Exhibition of Plants and Flowers recognized by AIPH – International Association of Horticultural Producers, began. The event took place at Arena Leccio, in Piazzale Kennedy of a completely renovated Levante Waterfront. The following people spoke: read more

The first cargo line transporting Chinese peony flowers from Heze, Shandong Province to Ezhou in Hubei Province was launched at Huahu International Airport, Asia's first cargo hub, in Ezhou on Sunday. Operated by a Boeing 737 freighter, this cargo line offers temperature-controlled and prioritized transportation services. read more

Nadchodzące serbskie letnie owoce wyglądają na obiecujące - mówi Vukašin Radivojević, menedżer ds. sprzedaży w firmie Vegfresh Serbia, zajmującej się hurtowym handlem owocami, skoncentrowanym na eksporcie i mającym siedzibę w Serbii: "Aktualnie przygotowujemy się do sezonu owocowego i jagodowego 2025 roku. Serbia jest jednym z największych producentów malin. read more

W 2024 roku produkcja roślin stałych w Gruzji osiągnęła 620,5 tysiąca ton, co stanowi wzrost o 133,6 tysiąca ton w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, według Ministerstwa Ochrony Środowiska i Rolnictwa. Wzrost produkcji był głównie przypisany winogronom, jabłkom, brzoskwiniom i. read more

Fresh fruits and vegetables last longer thanks to a revolutionary discovery in the field of food preservation. A team of scientists from Sree Narayana College for Women in Kollam, Kerala, India, led by Poornima Vijayan, has developed sustainable protective films. read more

W Kuala Lumpur, Malezja, zmniejszenie dostępności kokosa miało wpływ na obchody Święta Eid al-Fitr. Pan Fahmi Faat, lokalny menadżer restauracji, zauważył spadek dostaw świeżego mleka kokosowego, wpływający na przygotowanie tradycyjnych dań, takich jak wołowy rendang. "Świeże mleko kokosowe było bardzo ograniczone. read more

The EastFruit team is continuing to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall trends in the global blueberry industry and the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we have shifted our focus to the emerging aggressive exporters. Now, we are revisiting the discussion on the major players in the blueberry market. read more

Beautifully set tables, a diverse group of guests, and a luxurious lunch provided the perfect setting to celebrate the first anniversary of the Nadia Duran Spray Rose at Dutch grower Voorn Spray Roses. Australian wedding and event planner Nadia Duran introduced 'her' Spray Rose to the market. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more