The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) producer association has appointed Alwyn Dippenaar as its new chair, with Michael Vorster slated to take over his previous position as vice-chair. read more

Authorities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia have confirmed the safety of Shine Muscat grape imports after conducting additional tests on residue levels, following a recent alert in Thailand. read more

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu, approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), concluded on Monday, October 28th, with a closing ceremony. Spanning over 242 hectares in Sichuan Province, the Expo took place from April 26th to October 28th, bringing together more than nine. read more

Plants under Plantipp management received four awards in the Garden Plants category of the Glazen Tulp Awards 2024. The first prize was awarded to Camellia japonica L. Femme Fatale®, submitted by Snepvangers Tuinplanten and bred by Camellia expert Dr. Jiyin Gao from China. "This Camellia is read more

Programy cytrusowe z półkuli południowej szybko dobiegają końca, a import kończy się w tym tygodniu z ograniczoną ilością. "To normalne na tę porę roku, i w ciągu kolejnych dwóch do trzech tygodni produkty z półkuli południowej będą kończyły się" - mówi Bill Weyland z Lange Farms (dawniej. read more

As Rockit Global continues its strategic growth into 2025 and beyond, the snack-sized apple company has announced key transitions within its global senior leadership team with the establishment of two new roles – General Manager China and General Manager Global Markets. Mark Pay has been appointed to the role of General Manager China. read more

The Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security, Ana Rodríguez, has participated in the 29th plenary meeting of the Joint Committee on Fruits and Vegetables in Paris. These meetings involve the private sector as well as the public sector of Spain, France, Italy, and. read more

Berrytrade is a Polish fruit company that exports blueberries to multiple European, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, the co-owner of the company, shared her opinions on the recently ended blueberry season in Poland, notable market trends, the company's investments, and more. read more

The Asian stink bug strikes again, and this year in the Veneto region it is the pears that are bearing the brunt. There is a good quantity for producers, mainly located in Verona and Rovigo, and to a lesser extent in Padua and Venice, but the quality is compromised due to the stings. read more

Clementines from Gharb in western Morocco have arrived on the market. Hiba Saoudi, a grower and owner of African&Worldy, assures that "the quality is top-notch and we enjoy a good market position." She adds, "In the Gharb region, we currently have the best quality and size for Moroccan clementines, and in large quantities." read more

Nurtured from the earth but bad for the earth? The juxtaposition of the florist industry is one that Bush Native aims to address. In September, the river end of Pakington Street received a new resident to its strip of shops. Adding to the allure of the conscious quality shopping of the strand is Bush Native. read more

The introduction and gradual increase of references in the persimmon category indicate the arrival of the autumn season, even though mild temperatures have been recorded in Italy in October. Although persimmons represent a small share of sales in the fruit and vegetable department, they are gaining popularity. read more

A team of plant pathologists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research has developed a new, surprisingly simple method for studying the intricate interactions between plants and viruses. They anticipate that this breakthrough will accelerate the process of enhancing plant resilience and provide insights into the. read more

The garlic planting has recently been completed in Nea Vissa, Evros, which is the most significant garlic-growing region in Greece, producing approximately 70% of the national crop. According to Mr. Yannis Margaritidis, president of the local agricultural cooperative ASPEE Garlic Vissa, it is too early. read more

James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, has been dealing with the ups and downs of the industry, which is characterized by the promise of high yields contrasted with difficulties in accessing the market. Kariuki's story mirrors the typical experience of small-scale macadamia farmers in Kenya, who read more

The European promotion program 'Greenhouse. Sustainable Fruits and Vegetables from Europe' has started the second edition of its Educational Tour in Almería this Tuesday. The initiative will visit several cities in Spain to raise awareness. read more

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection announced on Monday that it has acquired I&B Seeds, a Bengaluru-based company, in order to enhance its presence in India's vegetable and flower-seed market segment. "The deal has been successfully completed with the purchase of shares from two main shareholders. The share transfer was..." read more

Agróptimum, a young Spanish agri-food and biotechnology business group and a national leader in pistachio plants and plantation management, recently unveiled the first global study on pistachios titled "Present and Future of Pistachio Cultivation and Processing: A Business Perspective," in which it describes... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the Solomon Islands, under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Dr. Samson Viulu, has announced plans to export fresh pineapples to Australia starting in 2025. This initiative follows encouragement from the Australian High Commission. read more

The Spanish National Garlic Board analyzed the previous season and discussed the planting expectations for the upcoming season at a meeting in Madrid. The area dedicated to garlic cultivation in Spain decreased by 8% compared to the previous season. This marks the third consecutive year of decline, resulting in a total drop of 23%. read more