According to the ESWD - European Severe Weather Database, in March Italy experienced the highest number of extreme weather events last month (tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and abnormal hailstorms) among the 318 recorded in Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa: 107 (about 34%), followed by... read more

Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai wrapped up on April 12 after three days at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show covered 50,000 square meters and hosted around 700 exhibitors from various countries. This 27th edition included dedicated pavilions from Germany, the Netherlands, and. read more

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, signed a new protocol for the export of cherries to the Asian country. The protocol was signed during the President's official trip. read more

CGTN published an article about the Heze Peony International Communication Forum, which took place in Heze City in Shandong Province, eastern China. The article provides an in-depth look at how the peony industry contributes to local development and fosters cultural exchanges, showcasing the significance of the Heze Peony... read more

Weather forecasts indicate that the period of frost and unfavorable weather will soon end, to be replaced by a rapid warming. Along with it, spider mites that have overwintered on the plantations will become active. Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro

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Fepex has praised the signing of a new protocol that opens the Chinese market to Spanish cherry exports. read more

In recent months, analysts from EastFruit have observed price hikes in the worldwide lemon market, driven by export limitations and growing demand. Turkey's decision to temporarily halt lemon exports on April 8, 2025, with the goal of stabilizing domestic markets, caused disruptions in supply chains. Although the ban was read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is expecting another year of growth in Europe, with the first shipments en route to the ports of Zeebrugge, Tarragona, and Vado, scheduled to arrive by mid-April. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced its participation at the Guangzhou Lingnan Flower Wholesale Market, the largest horticultural wholesale market in China. This will be Terra Nova's third spring sales season at the Guangzhou Lingnan Flower Wholesale Market through its partnership with a licensee. read more

W pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku eksport ziemniaków i orzechów z Gruzji wzrósł znacząco, według Ministerstwa Ochrony Środowiska i Rolnictwa. Eksport ziemniaków wzrósł 38-krotnie w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osiągając wartość 13,5 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do zaledwie 400 000 dolarów. Główne miejsca przeznaczenia to... read more

Royal FloraHolland was proudly presenting at the Expo Flora Astana in Kazakhstan this week, said Jeroen Boon, Commercial Manager International at Royal FloraHolland. "After attending as a visitor for two years, we decided this year - in consultation with several member growers." read more

Tjonki Tse started as managing director of Bel Impex last week. After a sabbatical, this marks his return to the exotic trade. "I see it as a challenge to complement the products this company is strong in with Asian trade," he said. So when Tjonki was approached by Bel Impex a month and a half read more

Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports, stated that the mangoes from India made an early entry into the domestic market. He mentioned that the usual shipping season for Indian mangoes is from March to June, but this year, some of the fruit arrived in local markets ahead of schedule. read more

Pod koniec marca Shennong Variety Management (SVM) zorganizowało w Nowej Zelandii wycieczkę studyjną mającą na celu przyjrzenie się nowym odmianom owoców. Delegacja składała się z plantatorów, szkółek i marketerów z różnych chińskich prowincji. Podczas wycieczki delegacja odwiedziła Plant & Food Research w Nowej Zelandii. read more

Zespri Europe has announced that the initial ships carrying the 2025/26 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest are currently on their way to the ports of Zeebrugge, Tarragona, and Vado, with an estimated arrival in mid-April. read more

According to Muhammad Al-Aqad, the head of Syria's Wholesale Market Committee, Syria has exported 272,500 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Gulf states in the past two months. read more

"Due to the cold weather and recent frosts in some regions of our country, the need to ensure a balance between supply and demand for agricultural products and food, and the price dynamics at the national and international level." read more

Apal, Australia's industry body for the apple and pear industries, has released its latest industry strategy for the years 2025-2030. read more

Sezon jabłek Candine z 2024/25 roku zakończył się sukcesem, a francuska spółdzielnia Blue Whale zgłosiła silne wyniki dla tej odmiany w Azji, zwłaszcza w Wietnamie, będącym wiodącym miejscem docelowym dla tej odmiany. read more

Some of the biggest names in the global fresh produce industry will be joining leading Vietnamese companies at Fresh Produce Vietnam, the new international event for Vietnam's rapidly expanding fruit and vegetable sector, taking place on May 13-14, 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. read more