China is driving the increase in Malaysian durian exports.
2025-05-06 09:00
Eksport durianów z Malezji do Chin ma wzrosnąć o 15-20 procent w 2025 roku, zgodnie z informacją Malezyjskiej Izby Handlowej i Przemysłu w Chinach (MayCham).
The exports of durians from Malaysia to China are expected to increase by 15-20 per cent in 2025, according to the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (MayCham). read more
The exports of durians from Malaysia to China are expected to increase by 15-20 per cent in 2025, according to the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (MayCham). read more
The Nutrano Produce Group has recently announced the appointment of David Jordan as its new chief executive.
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A Vietnamese man sold 5,000 flower samples thanks to his good looks.
2025-05-06 00:00
The Vice Chairman of Gao Hui Commune in Tianjiang District, Chongqing, China, live-streamed to assist in selling millions of peonies that were in danger of being destroyed by hail. Thanks to these live streams, 34-year-old Xu Chang, the Vice Chairman of Gao Hui Commune, has become highly sought after.
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"The border control point has a special responsibility for phytosanitary safety throughout Europe."
2025-05-06 00:00
Fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants - everything of this kind that arrives at Frankfurt Airport as an import shipment is checked here: The Hessian Plant Protection Service is responsible for ensuring that neither plant pests nor diseases are brought into Germany and the EU via this route.
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Egyptian orange prices have increased to $0.66 per kilogram.
2025-05-06 00:00
EastFruit analysts are noting a significant increase in export prices for Egyptian oranges on FOB terms. In mid-April 2025, prices ranged from $0.43 to $0.45 per kg, but they have now risen to $0.66 per kg. This surge in prices is mainly due to seasonal factors, a decrease in the harvest, logistical difficulties, and a growing demand for citrus fruits.
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A cold front is currently moving across large parts of the DACH region. This phase of the season is particularly crucial for fruit growers. Following the latest hailstorms last weekend, the damage to Austrian agriculture is estimated at 1.9 million euros. This is according to an initial assessment.
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Macfrut 2025 has opened in Rimini: a global hub for innovation and collaboration in the fresh produce industry.
2025-05-06 00:00
The international fruit and vegetable trade fair Macfrut 2025 officially opened its doors on Tuesday, May 6, at the Rimini Expo Centre, as reported by EastFruit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, during the event.
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A Carbon Less Future initiative utilizes vertical farming to make reforestation efforts visible.
2025-05-06 00:00
The Latvia-based company Carbon Less Future (CLF) is developing a new approach to reforestation using shipping containers. Their innovative tree-growing system, based on vertical farming techniques, can produce up to 33,600 saplings in one cycle. The system is designed to enhance efficiency and optimize the reforestation process.
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Singapore: Grab ogłasza powołania liderów w Singapurze i Wietnamie Grab ogłosiło powołania liderów w Singapurze i Wietnamie, obowiązujące od 1 lipca 2025 r. Alejandro Osorio, który obecnie kieruje Grabem w Wietnamie, został mianowany dyrektorem zarządzającym Grab Singapur. Ma Tuan Trong, obecnie
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Makueni County partners with TradeMark Africa on a new export hub.
2025-05-06 00:00
The Makueni County Government in Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH). This initiative is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and improve access to international markets for mangoes, avocados, and French beans.
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The Mercosur-EU trade deal is increasingly facing opposition.
2025-05-06 00:00
As global trade dynamics shift, the Mercosur-EU trade deal faces potential hurdles, with Brazilian officials anticipating a challenging diplomatic journey. Countries like France, Poland, and Italy may try to block the agreement, while a coordinated campaign against it is expected in the summer.
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Castilla y León produces 40% of Spain's potatoes.
2025-05-06 00:00
Last season, Castilla y León retained its position as the leading potato producer in Spain, with over 17,000 hectares planted out of nearly 70,000 hectares nationwide. Despite a 1.9% decrease in total potato acreage in Spain, Castilla y León experienced a 2% increase. Out of Spain's nearly two million tons of potatoes produced, Castilla y León contributed significantly to the overall output.
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Storms have caused damage to fruit crops in three Indian states.
2025-05-06 00:00
Niestandardowa pogoda spowodowała poważne szkody w uprawach owoców w Indiach, przy czym obfite opady deszczu i silne wiatry zniszczyły sady i plantacje w Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh i Tamil Nadu. W dystrykcie Chittoor, w Andhra Pradesh, prawie 550 ton mango zostało utraconych zaledwie kilka tygodni wcześniej.
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"Udało nam się poprawić twardość winogron i spójność zawartości cukru (Brix)." "We managed to improve grape firmness and brix consistency."
2025-05-06 00:00
The Egyptian table grape season begins in May with early varieties. According to Abdelkader Habony, the season is expected to be successful. "Growers have been able to capitalize on the market situation by aligning with consumer preferences and implementing effective agricultural practices.
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Fruitimprese reports that the recent and sudden frosts recorded in various areas of Turkey are negatively affecting the supply of products destined for the European market of dried fruits and nuts, with inevitable repercussions on prices. The situation is very serious.
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Nutrano announces David Jordan as CEO.
2025-05-06 00:00
Nutrano Produce Group has named David Jordan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jordan has a strong background in leadership roles within the agribusiness, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and quick service restaurant (QSR) sectors. Prior to this appointment, he held executive positions at HS Fresh.
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As Mother's Day weekend approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists are reminding travelers about the regulations regarding the importation of flowers and plants from Mexico. This period of the year witnesses an increase in flower imports, which could potentially threaten American agriculture.
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Egpytian Orange Processing Boom: Six New Factories in 2026 Set to Transform the Global Affordable Orange Market
2025-05-06 00:00
Egypt, the world's second largest exporter of fresh oranges and the leading exporter of affordable oranges, is on the verge of a transformative shift in its citrus industry. According to the EastFruit team, with reference to industry representatives, in 2026, six new factories will be dedicated to...
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Dutch Greenhouse Delta is the newest member of AIPH.
2025-05-06 00:00
During the AIPH Spring Meeting 2025 in Chiang Rai, Thailand, members formally accepted Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) as a new Affiliate Member. This move indicates a stronger global partnership for professional growers with one of the Netherlands' most innovative and well-coordinated initiatives to promote high-tech...
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Cambodia has opened its first durian export facility.
2025-05-06 00:00
Cambodia has opened its first durian packing facility for international export in Chantong Village, Sralob Commune, Tbong Khmum District. The facility was established by HF FRUIT LTD, with a focus on the Chinese market for Cambodian durians. The provincial government is supporting this investment.
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