Confagricoltura expresses concern about the decision of the European Council to introduce tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus. The measure is supposed to also affect nitrogen-based fertilizers imported from Russia – by more than 25%. read more

The initiation of the first shipment of anthurium from Aizawl to Singapore last month has sparked new optimism for the growth of commercial floriculture in the Northeast region. The increasing demand for fresh flowers in the area has also created new opportunities for commercial floriculture... read more

The vertical microgreen farm established in Kyiv, Ukraine, by partners Oleksandr Bilyak and Roman Mykhalevych has been operating since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, continuously improving its technologies, reports EastFruit. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

"Despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes are expected to be significantly lower," says Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, primarily due to the." read more

Yunnan is the largest cut flower production area in China, and its cut flowers are being shipped to various destinations. With improved quality, there has been an increase in flower exports. In this article, Daniel Bernal from Shanghai Nifa International Trading Co. Ltd. shared his insights on the export market. read more

Maria Arden of Turkish apple exporter Arden Fruit stated that the lower production of Turkish apples this season was due to weather conditions. She mentioned that the apple season in Turkey began in July 2024, with Gala varieties being the first apples to be harvested. read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to impact the supply of produce in Queensland and New South Wales. The movement of climate-affected produce, including the 'ugly' food trend, is becoming more popular as extreme weather events become more common worldwide. Weather conditions like heavy read more

Główny nowozelandzki producent wiśni, Cherri Global, został umieszczony w likwidacji po niepowodzeniu w pozyskaniu kapitału. Według źródeł branżowych, ta decyzja nie jest zaskoczeniem po znaczącej zmianie właścicielskiej, kiedy nie udało im się spłacić pożyczek. Ta informacja została podana pięć miesięcy po sprzedaży ich...

The major New Zealand cherry grower, Cherri Global, has been placed into liquidation after failing to raise capital. According to industry sources, this does not come as a surprise after a major change in ownership when they failed to pay back loans. This news comes five months after the sale of its read more

Minister of Agriculture Market Shivananada Patil informed the Legislative Council that an international standard commercial flower market will be constructed in Bengaluru to promote the sale and export of flowers, with approximately 40,000 hectares of flower cultivation in the state. read more

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

Minister of Agriculture Market, Shivananada Patil, informed the Legislative Council that an international standard commercial flower market will be built in Bengaluru to boost the sales and export of flowers, with around 40,000 hectares of flower cultivation in the state. read more

Oto ona! Raport zdjęciowy z siódmej edycji targów HortEx Vietnam. Odbywających się w Ho Chi Minh City, tegoroczne wydarzenie było współorganizowane z Agritechnica Asia, gromadząc około 200 wystawców. Nasz reporter był tam, by uchwycić najważniejsze momenty w obszernym raporcie zdjęciowym. Kliknij tutaj, aby zobaczyć. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has set sail from Tauranga, heading to Shanghai. read more

The sales campaign started in October, as RedPop® returned to the Asian markets. In Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and India, the sales points shone in vibrant red and skillfully showcased the small apple during in-store tastings. read more

Despite these successes, the season left a bitter aftertaste. The first few weeks started off well, and the response at many markets was satisfactory. However, as the season progressed, the situation became increasingly complicated. The Chinese market, from which more than 90% read more

The Kowhai is expected to arrive in Shanghai at the end of March. Zespri's second chartered ship of the season - the Oriental Iris - also sails to Tokyo in week 11, where the season is in full swing. read more

The leading New Zealand retail co-op Foodstuffs held its annual National Partnership Awards on 5 March, recognizing the contributions of its supplier partners. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed from the Port of Tauranga, bound for Shanghai. The vessel, Kowhai—named by Zespri in 2020—is carrying approximately 1.2 million trays, or 5,400 tonnes, of SunGold kiwifruit, along with 16 containers. read more