Yesterday in Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Ambassador of New Zealand to Italy H.E. Jackie Frizelle and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida, Zespri brought together researchers and read more

Konzum and Studenac are leading the way in nominal revenue growth in Croatia. The total revenue of the Croatian grocery retail market in 2024 reached €8.41 billion, showing an 8.8% nominal increase compared to the previous year. This positive trend was uncovered in a market survey carried out by the Croatian Competition Agency. read more

In response to the industry's need for a better tool, scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute have developed a portable device that gently taps on the fruit with a small probe and quickly and accurately assesses its characteristics based on the resulting impact reaction features. read more

The Japanese seed company Sakata presented its new dual-resistant baby plum tomato called Saiko Star at Fruit attraction in Madrid. read more

The total imports of fresh fruit in Asia increased in 2024, driven by a stronger intra-Asian trade in durians and other tropical fruits, as market demand from China grew. This is one of the key trends in the Asian fresh produce trade that is emerging. read more

Asia's total fresh fruit imports increased in 2024, mainly due to the growth in intra-Asian trade of durians and other tropical fruits, driven by rising market demand from China. This is one of the key trends in Asia's fresh produce trade emphasized in the Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2025. read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus, cultivated at the base of the Southern Alps, debuted on supermarket shelves in New Zealand in mid-October. read more

Harvest Moon participated in this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, showcasing their Snackables: convenient snack packs containing carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Apart from promoting the product, the event served as a research opportunity to directly observe Asian consumer preferences. read more

Ambassador's residence in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul on Friday celebrated cultural exchange through ikebana, or the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container, marking the 17th consecutive weekly decline and reaching the lowest level since January 2024. Spot rates on the Transpacific trade lane were relatively stable this week, indicating a seasonal slowdown during China's Golden Week. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

The growth of asparagus is dependent on temperature, with warmer days and sunlight aiding in spear development. In New Zealand, southern asparagus production is lagging slightly behind northern growers this year due to a cold and wet spring that delayed the season by several weeks. Lower soil temperatures have... read more

Sure, the translation of " " into English is "non-breaking space". read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has emphasized its goal to become the healthiest fruit brand in the world within the next decade. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

BASF Agricultural Solutions Australia has launched Ask a Farmer, a new national initiative designed to bring Australians closer to the farmers who grow their food. Fronted by meteorologist and broadcaster Jane Bunn, the social media video series hits the city streets, to give everyday Australians the opportunity to ask farmers questions about their food production. read more

Zbiory w holenderskim owocach szczytowych przyniosły duże plony. Jednak Paul Peters z Gebr. Peters Fruithandel nie spodziewa się żadnych problemów z sprzedażą zbiorów, zauważa FreshPlaza.

The picking has resulted in big yields in Dutch top fruit. However, Paul Peters of Gebr. Peters Fruithandel does not expect any problems with selling the crop, FreshPlaza notes. read more

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. At a press meet held today, the Metropolitan Police Force stated that the decision aims to promote domestic farmers. Similarly, the local... read more

The 8th Ha Noi Ikebana Exhibition, which opened at the Vietnam Women's Museum on October 11, created a serene dialogue between flowers and the human soul. The exquisite Ikebana arrangements filled the hall with emotion, leading visitors into a world of harmony and reflection. Themed "Harmony," read more