The Russian government is considering adding bananas to the list of agricultural crops, which would allow producers to qualify for state support measures. Sergey Izmalkov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Stavropol Territory, mentioned, "The question of categorizing bananas as agricultural products... read more

An experiment was carried out on potted Anthuriums (dwarf potted varieties of Anthurium andraeanum) at the Biotechnology and Tissue Culture Center premises as part of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to investigate the impact of foliar spray of various nutrients... read more

Apart from Yunnan province, Zhangzhou in Fujian province is another important plant production center in China, with exports steadily increasing. Official data shows that the export value of flowers and seedlings from Zhangzhou exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars in 2024. Here, we have a chrysanthemum grower. read more

HortEx Vietnam has ended! The 7th edition of this leading B2B platform for horticulture and floriculture in Vietnam concluded today. Our editor was present at the event, capturing all its highlights, and we will be releasing our usual photo report on Monday, March 17. Here's a sneak peek below! read more

She is small and sweet, but has a rebellious spirit to change the rules of the category: RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack, continues to win over consumers and increase sales in Europe and Asia. read more

Plum markets have not reached the same levels as they were last year, but according to Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a specialized stonefruit exporter, the 2023/2024 season was exceptionally good. "Prices this year will not reach the same heights as last year, and that is due to a combination of factors." read more

Imported stone fruits, grapes, and apples continue to be the most popular categories in the import market. New Zealand apple shipments have seen a significant increase, with the volumes of recent arrivals much higher than those during the same period last year. However, traders note that market demand has not matched this growth. read more

A comprehensive report by Nanyang Technological University’s NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies highlights Morocco’s emergence as a leading force in regenerative agriculture across Africa. The study presents new opportunities for Asian agribusiness firms to contribute to strengthening the agricultural sector in the region. read more

The saga of the Chilean cherry containers blocked in the port of Nansha, China, has come to an end, as highlighted by the Argentinian news outlet mnews.com. After weeks of uncertainty, Chinese authorities have decided that all the fruit contained in the 1,300 containers, which was compromised, read more

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

RedPop, the apple-shaped snack, continues to increase its sales in Europe and Asia. After the growth of this year, the plan is to double the quantities by 2028. The rebellious snack targeting young people. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

La República reported that on March 12th, China began transporting the cargo from the port of Nansha to initiate the disposal process. It is expected that the relocation will take several days. read more

However, it is still too early to quantify the full extent of the damages. "For many producers, these were challenging days. The top priority now is safety, followed by cleanup efforts. Once conditions allow, an assessment of crop losses will be made." read more

Leaders from Japan's fresh produce and food industries had the opportunity to experience the finest of Australian horticulture at a showcase dinner in Tokyo on March 11. read more

China has started the process of destroying the 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries that were in poor condition after the Maersk ship, Saltoro, was stranded in the Pacific for over 20 days. read more

In 2024, Kazakhstan exported 944,400 tons of fresh vegetables, which was a 50% increase compared to 2023. The country's agricultural sector generated over $100 million from these exports. A significant growth area was in potato exports, which increased by 37% to 563,900 tons. The largest shipment was sent to Uzbekistan. read more

Singapore has named a new orchid species after Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly. The naming ceremony was held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on Wednesday as part of their official visit to the city-state, with the Singaporean Prime Minister in attendance. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Chile is currently working on ensuring the access of fresh kiwis to the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is anticipated to inspect and certify protocols in orchards and packing houses in April, as reported by Frutas de Chile. Miguel Canala-Echeverría, the general manager of Frutas de Chile, stated: read more