Cambodia has increased its fruit and crop exports by 30%.
2025-10-09 00:00
Cambodia exported 11.13 million tons of agricultural products in the first nine months of 2025, a 30.4 percent increase from 8.53 million tons in the same period last year, according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The exports generated US$3.88 billion.
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A woman from London believes she works at the world's only 24-hour drive-through flower shop - open 365 days a year. Flower Station in Marylebone, central London, was originally a petrol station before a florist decided to transform it into a drive-through style flower shop. After years of transformation, the unique concept has become a popular destination for flower lovers around the clock.
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Sezon importu wiśni w Indiach rozpoczyna się w tym miesiącu, a pierwsza dostawa spodziewana jest około 20 października, informuje Arun Uttamchandani, właściciel importera z Mumbaju, Pushpbhuj Impex. "Importujemy z różnych krajów, w tym z Australii, Chile i USA. Dostawa z Chile oznacza nadejście"
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The international demand for dates far exceeds the supply.
2025-10-09 00:00
Saudi Arabia has recently shifted its focus to exporting fresh produce as part of a strategy to diversify its economy, which is heavily reliant on energy exports, while also aiming to ensure food security and reduce its reliance on imports. Among these products, dates are a sector in which the country excels.
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India: Examining the effects of nutrient management on dahlia growth
2025-10-09 00:00
An experiment was conducted during the winter season of 2022-2023 at the Horticultural Research Centre, SVPUA&T, Meerut, to evaluate the impact of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on Dahlia variabilis L. cv. Zail Singh using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 19 treatments.
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"New players such as Egypt, Turkey, and Mexico are rapidly expanding strawberry production."
2025-10-09 00:00
During the International Strawberry Congress, Philippe Binard from Freshfel Europe shared insights on consumption trends in the European strawberry industry and the challenges that lie ahead in an uncertain world. "Fruits and vegetables can play a crucial role in promoting health and sustainability," Philippe emphasized.
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Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: The growing popularity of berries in Asia continues to rise without any signs of slowing down
2025-10-08 06:00
China is now the world's second largest market for blueberries, with consumption increasing at an annual rate of around 40 percent over the past five years. Much of this demand has been fueled by the growth in China's blueberry production in Yunnan province, and now the Chinese industry is booming.
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Asia Fruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s growing berry boom
2025-10-08 06:00
China is currently the second largest market for blueberries in the world, with consumption growing at an annual rate of around 40 percent over the past five years. This increase in demand is largely due to the rapid growth of blueberry production in Yunnan province.
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The IFPA 2025 Executive Leadership Summit Asia will showcase important opportunities in the ever-changing market.
2025-10-08 06:00
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosted its 2025 Executive Leadership Summit – Asia in Hong Kong in conjunction with Asia Fruit Logistica in September.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia has reported that the country has exported 115,359 tonnes of durian products valued at M$6.37 billion (US$1.51 billion) in the last seven years.
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"The imported apple season in India has just begun, with the initial shipments of Iran's Royal Gala apples already available in the market. Fresh arrivals from other sources are anticipated in the following weeks," reported Shashank Srivastav from the fresh produce import-export network, Ninja Global. "We are observing a positive start."
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Indonesia: Analyzing the main challenges encountered by farmers and exploring potential solutions to address them.
2025-10-08 00:00
In the past few years, we have witnessed growers making advancements in stimulating plant growth using simple techniques. The emphasis on precision has driven this progress. By altering our approach, we saw noticeable results after just one growth cycle. With relatively straightforward investments, depending on the location, this progress has been achievable.
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New Zealand: Passing on a love for growing
2025-10-08 00:00
Olivia Turner remembers her mother Deborah assigning a section of the garden to her and another to her brother most weekends on their farm in Riversdale. "I recall wanting a larger plot and wishing to have the freedom to choose what to plant in it, rather than just accepting what was already there."
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"Realistically, we will not return to a normal supply season until at least December."
2025-10-08 00:00
Australia has experienced an unusually dry autumn and a delayed onset of winter, with temperatures about three degrees higher than usual. These conditions have led to a potato shortage in the country as they have affected the initiation of tubers and the number of tubers produced per plant.
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Australia celebrates Banana Day by offering free access to the gym.
2025-10-08 00:00
On National Banana Day (October 8), Australians can once again participate in a free workout by using a banana as a gym pass. This initiative, first introduced in 2024, has made a comeback with over twice the number of gyms participating nationwide. Customers can simply show a banana bought from
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Bay of Plenty avocado growers are evaluating the extent of damage caused by powerful winds.
2025-10-07 08:00
The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the level of damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September.
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The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September.
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The New Zealand avocado industry is assessing the impact of extensive damage caused by a severe wind event in the Western Bay of Plenty in September.
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The Australian Bananas' Banana Gym Pass campaign has returned for 2025, offering consumers the opportunity to exchange a banana for a free workout on National Banana Day, which falls on 8 October.
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Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Sky’s the limit in tropical fruits.
2025-10-07 02:00
The global market for tropical fruits is rapidly growing as consumers look for new and exciting flavors and experiences. However, challenges such as inconsistent supply, quality, and pricing are hindering its growth. This was the key message from the Asiafruit Congress session.
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