A unique volcanic durian from Trang province in southern Thailand has caused a year-long waitlist due to its exceptional taste and high demand. Grown on Saiyut Jannsawang's 15-rai plantation, this durian is highly regarded for its creamy texture, rich flavor, and thin shell. Despite a 30% reduction in read more

Singapore's Changi Airport has once again raised the bar in terms of travel experience by creating the world's largest sunflower display at an airport. Named 'A Sunflower Sojourn', the exhibition features 5,000 sunflowers spread out across Changi Airport's four terminals, Hub & Spoke, and the Airport Boulevard. read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

In August 2024, the price of apples in the EU was €97.30 per 100 kg, which is a 26% increase compared to the five-year average. In Poland, the price was €68.90 per 100 kg, which is 61.9% higher than the five-year average. You can view the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.au. read more

In the first half of 2024, Kenya experienced a 3.5 percent decrease in revenue from horticulture exports, which was attributed to reduced shipments to European and Asian markets. This data was revealed by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in a report presented in Nairobi. read more

Christophe Hansen (pictured above), originally from Luxembourg, has been appointed as the new European Commissioner for Agriculture, succeeding the Polish Janusz Wojciechowsky. read more

In response to a shortage, the Philippines has received at least 2,000 metric tons of imported yellow onions to help stabilize market prices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this news during a forum with the Makati City Business Club, emphasizing the importance of this initiative. read more

The University of Florida has announced two new courses starting on October 14th. The first course, "Success with Your Latino Workforce," is taught by Dr. Claudio Pasian, Professor Emeritus at the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University, where he taught for 25 years. read more

Elite Fresh Trade launched at the beginning of this year. The company specializes in exporting high-quality Belgian products via air and sea freight, and has already made strides in its initial months of operation. In early September, they took part in the Asia Fruit Logistica trade show. read more

Ostatnia analiza oparta na danych z COMTRADE, Dywizji Statystyki ONZ, przetworzonych przez Hortoinfo, pokazuje istotne zmiany w dynamice brytyjskiego rynku pomidorów w ciągu ostatnich dwóch dekad. Korzystając z kodu 0702 (świeże pomidory) z TARIC, Zintegrowanej Taryfy... read more

Po udanej pierwszej edycji skupionej na kontroli produkcji i planowaniu, wydarzenie activeIT wchodzi w drugą rundę "Get Together Brunch" 17 października. Tym razem skupimy się na oprogramowaniu planowania importu i dojrzewania FIPS. SH Pratt, Migros Cooperative Lucerne, activeIT. read more

At the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently discovered cocaine worth over $500,000 hidden in an avocado shipment. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection led by an officer, with the assistance of canines. read more

Sprzedaż australijskich migdałów osiągnęła niespotykane poziomy, jak donosi Almond Board of Australia. Najnowszy raport sytuacyjny za lipiec pokazuje wzrost eksportu o 35 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, przy wzroście o 19 procent w ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy sezonu. read more

Po przejściu tajfunu Yagi, sprzedawcy w Wietnamie zobowiązali się do stabilizacji cen i zapewnienia odpowiedniego zapasu żywności. Komitet Ludowy Hanoi wydał ostrzeżenie przed powodziami, co spowodowało chwilowy brak świeżej żywności i warzyw w supermarketach. Kim Tuoi donosił o pustych ladach z świeżą żywnością. read more

Victoria Stamper, general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada, has addressed concerns raised by US senators about the entry of PEI table stock potatoes into the USA. The bipartisan letter emphasized ongoing problems related to potato wart and called for strict measures to be implemented. read more

Zisis Manosis, an agronomist for the Greek kiwi and grape exporter Zeus, stated that production of Greek grapes is lower this season. He mentioned, "The overall volumes for grapes in Greece are significantly lower than in previous years. We estimate a reduction of 30%. More specifically, the Crimson grapes..." read more

Antoine Cheminant, a partner of the French Cheminant group specializing in greenhouse tomato and cucumber production in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique), is reviewing the progress of the cucumber campaign in terms of both production and market. The Cheminant group operates production for 11 out of 12 months. read more

The value of Australian horticulture is expected to increase in the upcoming financial year more than previously anticipated, as per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The September figures follow the previous Federal read more

Sweden's largest fresh herb grower, Svegro, is investing in a new greenhouse in Färingsö outside Stockholm. The new automated greenhouse will produce 2.2 million heads of lettuce annually on 2.4 hectares. The consumption of lettuce in Sweden is approximately 5.5 kilograms per person per year. read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter tragically lost his life during a flood rescue operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more