Agriculture and Food Agency Director-General Hu Jong-i has organized a forum in Pingtung County with orchid producers to discuss the potential effects of US tariffs on Taiwanese phalaenopsis, commonly known as moth orchids, which are a significant export product to the US. The government has outlined three strategies to address this issue. read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place again at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 23, 24, and 25. read more

Checking various weather services doesn't fill one with much optimism. The last weekend of April 2025 is expected to be marked by a significant cooling. The most concerning predictions are related to the anticipated temperature drops between April 28th and 30th. Some forecasts suggest... read more

Pomegranate supply from Peru to Canada remains stable. According to Steve Galloway from TK Fresh Produce, the supply is currently good, but will temporarily decrease as growing regions in Peru switch. However, supply is expected to increase again afterwards. This is the first growing region for North America. read more

Thally, a quiet village nestled near Hosur in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, seems like a place where time moves slowly. However, if you drive a little further, you will encounter a completely different scene - vast expanses of precision-farmed flowers, climate-controlled greenhouses, and farmers. read more

Italian fruit and vegetable sector starts 2025 with an extra gear: in January, the trade balance shows a surplus of 36 thousand tons; a significant change for the sector, as compared to the same month in 2024, it records a +430% difference. read more

The orchards in Hungary have been affected by April frosts, as reported by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA). Night frosts from April 6 to 9 caused temperatures to drop below minus 2 degrees Celsius, with some areas even reaching minus 4 to minus 6 degrees Celsius. This had a negative impact on the flowering process. read more

Miami-based grower, shipper, and marketer Alpine Fresh, LLC has started its organic Sweet Karoline® blackberry season. Harvesting is currently in progress, and the first shipments crossed from Mexico last week. The conventional Sweet Karoline® blackberry season has already begun. read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

The False Codling Moth (FCM), or Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a highly destructive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It affects a wide range of crops including citrus, mangoes, avocados, capsicum, and roses. Due to its high reproductive capacity and adaptability to warm climates, FCM has become a read more

Cena egzotycznych owoców w Kazachstanie głównie zależy od kraju pochodzenia, pory roku, jakości smaku i wielkości owocu, jak podaje Kazinform. Sprzedawcy zauważają, że głównymi dostawcami są Chiny, Peru, Pakistan, Holandia, Brazylia, Tajlandia, Kolumbia, Wybrzeże Kości Słoniowej, Meksyk i Turcja. read more

Pięć lat po założeniu spółdzielni Gentile Group założyciel Loris Gentile (na zdjęciu poniżej) podsumowuje podróż firmy: "Dokonaliśmy wielu poświęceń, ale sukcesy są równie liczne i nie przychodziły powoli, dzięki naszej wytrwałości i etyce pracy. Gdy zaczynaliśmy nasz read more

W Uzbekistanie czereśnie są czymś więcej niż tylko owocem - są one kulturowym znakiem oraz sygnałem nadejścia cieplejszych dni. Znany z żyznych ziem i bogatego dziedzictwa rolniczego, Uzbekistan produkuje niektóre z najwyższej jakości czereśni w regionie, a pojawienie się pierwszych partii w read more

The EastFruit team is still analyzing the global blueberry market. After discussing the overall trends in the global blueberry industry, as well as the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we are now focusing on emerging exporters who, despite their small size, are significantly influencing the global supply chain. read more

This week, Ukraine is experiencing a decrease in prices for greenhouse cucumbers, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The warm weather that arrived in the country last week has hastened the ripening of local greenhouse vegetables significantly. read more

A new communication era for the Dorì brand, which has equipped itself with new social media channels, a new key visual, and a new website. The yellow-fleshed kiwi Dorì, famous for its sweetness, boasts over 950 hectares of plantations worldwide (Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece). read more

W Indiach, Andhra Pradesh ma wyeksportować około 10 000 ton Baneshan mango, głównie na rynki Zatoki Perskiej i Azji Południowej. Użycie papierowych pokrowców odegrało kluczową rolę w osiągnięciu tego wolumenu eksportowego. Pokrowce te, dostarczane przez władze ds. sadownictwa, są oferowane mango. read more

In line with Nigeria's national initiatives to improve food security and tackle the roughly 45% loss of agricultural produce caused by insufficient storage, Cormart Nigeria Limited is committed to strengthening the country's cold chain infrastructure. As a subsidiary of Tropical General, the company focuses on enhancing Nigeria's cold chain system. read more

Prospiant has announced the appointment of Burk Metzger as the new President of the company. Burk will be reporting directly to Gibraltar CEO Bill Bosway. Metzger holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Nuertingen-Geislingen University in Germany and is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the CEA industry. read more

Pieter Bootsma has now completed 100 days as CEO of Royal FloraHolland. A great moment to look back on the past period. Among other things, he talks about the positive results for 2024 and his visit to Kenya and Ethiopia. But he also looks ahead. Curious about Pieter's experiences? Watch the video. read more