In 2024, about 300 nests were reported. As of early September this year, there are already 1,213 nests. It is expected that this number will continue to rise in the coming months. This growth indicates that the Asian hornet has permanently established itself in Zeeland. read more

Phoebe Scherer, the technical lab manager at Apata in Tauranga, has won the prestigious 2025 Young Grower national title hosted by Horticulture New Zealand. Scherer was also the champion in the Bay of Plenty region. read more

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Asiafruit Magazine, the Asia Fruit Knowledge Centre organized a three-day program that kicked off with a high-level panel discussion at the Asiafruit Congress. The discussion focused on reflecting on the changes in Asia's market over the last thirty years. read more

Nowe badania opublikowane przez Ausveg określiły ogromne koszty i zakres obciążenia związanego z przestrzeganiem przepisów, regulacjami i biurokracją w wysokości 213 milionów dolarów australijskich rocznie, które utrudniają wydajność i rentowność australijskich producentów warzyw oraz zagrażają długoterminowej rentowności przemysłu warzywnego Australii. read more

JWM Asia's citrus procurement from South Africa is coming to a close. The final shipment of fruits to China is currently en route, including late mandarins, late navels, and Valencias for Mid-Autumn Festival sales, expected to arrive next week. JWM Asia's last citrus shipments from South Africa will include late navels bound for Hong Kong. read more

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company, based in Saudi Arabia, manages a 60,000-hectare estate producing crops such as wheat, barley, corn, onions, and potatoes. To meet the increasing demand for processed potato products, the company has invested in French fry production. In December 2020, read more

Asia, especially China, is our main market for cherries. The lessons we learned from the last season were valuable. The overproduction negatively impacted many exporters' outcomes and led to increased caution. Following the experience of the previous year, many growers have recognized that prioritizing quality is essential. As a result, they are no longer shipping some of their cherries." read more

Everything is ready for the presentation of Macfrut 2026 in Catania. The appointment is tomorrow at 3.30 pm at the Romano Palace Hotel in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and through a live streaming by connecting HERE (languages available: Italian, English, and Spanish). Stay tuned for the latest updates on the 43rd edition. read more

New Zealand: Commerce Commission welcomes enhanced focus on competition

The Commerce Commission has welcomed the government's announcement to update the Commerce Act with measures aimed at enhancing competition. This includes measures to deter creeping acquisitions. read more

According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer, purchasing 7,200 tons (an increase of 3.4 times). Additionally, exports to Tajikistan grew by 1.5 times, totaling 23.6 tons. read more

As part of an agreement between National Agroforte (brand MillMax) in the Bukhara region and Kuwait's Star Fruit Co., Uzbekistan has shipped around 1 ton of fresh fruits to Kuwait, including peaches, pomegranates, melons, pears, nectarines, and grapes, reports IA "Dunyo". read more

The South India Flower Association stated on Thursday that the planned cut-flower market at GKVK is not related to the relocation of KR Market, despite reports of 900 trees being cut down for the project. Association president TM Aravind clarified that the facility is intended to serve national needs and... read more

W zeszłym sezonie eksport australijskich winogron osiągnął swoje drugie najlepsze wyniki pod względem wartości, z eksportem ponad 140 000 ton o wartości niemal 600 milionów AUD. Według Jeffa Scotta, dyrektora generalnego Table Grapes Australia, był to dość mieszany sezon. "Początek sezonu był bardzo dobry, potem" read more

Na wigilię Święta Wiosny w 2017 roku, gdy zmierzchało nad Miastem Wiosny, Targ Kwiatowy Dounan świecił jasno jak za dnia. Li Keqiang, wówczas Premier Rady Państwa, odwiedził to miejsce. Zainspirowany energią kwiatowego morza, wyraził swoje nadzieje na przyszłość Dounan: "The" read more

Ecuador's yellow pitahaya has a strong presence in major international markets due to its quality, the designation of origin of the Palora variety, and an increasingly technical production system. The United States and Asia are the largest buyers, but markets like Peru also play a significant role. read more

The importation of South African citrus into Singapore began in March. "We began with lemons in March, and then added Star Ruby Grapefruit in April," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global. "In June, we expanded to include soft citrus varieties such as Nules, Clementines, and Nova." read more

The prices of mangoes in Israel have significantly decreased this summer, with one kilogram being sold for around US$2.70 (€2.50) at markets in Tel Aviv. While consumers are enjoying the lower prices, growers are encountering challenges as a result of oversupply and decreased export demand. Usually, 85% of the mango crop is exported. read more

Po kilku miesiącach przygotowań, gruszki Truval zostały pomyślnie wprowadzone na Expo Światowej w Osace 14 września podczas Dnia Narodowego w pawilonie belgijskim. read more

South Africa is expected to have a good stone fruit season, as the early peaches and nectarines will be harvested starting this month. read more

South Africa is looking forward to what is expected to be a successful stonefruit season, with early peaches and nectarines being picked starting this month. read more