The 2025 Facility Blueberry Industry Chain Integration and Development Exchange Conference was successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, on March 1st and 2nd. The two-day event attracted university researchers, industry experts, growers, and international companies. Since 2021, China has been working on integrating and developing the blueberry industry chain. read more

On March 8th, the 115th International Women's Day was celebrated, and it has become an increasingly important holiday in China. As flowers are a popular gift for women, the flower market was particularly busy throughout the week. This year, with March 8th falling on a Saturday, people had more opportunities to celebrate. read more

According to Vietnam Customs, dragon fruit has surpassed durian as the top exported fruit from Vietnam in January. Dragon fruit exports saw a 35% increase from December, totaling $58 million. Meanwhile, durian exports dropped by 73% compared to the previous year, amounting to $31 million, largely attributed to an 83% decrease in. read more

Donald Trump introduced tariffs on numerous countries this week, including a 10% rise in existing tariffs for China, increasing the total to 20%. In retaliation, China imposed a 15% tariff on billions of dollars' worth of U.S. agricultural goods, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more

The horticulture industry in Australia is projected to experience growth in 2025, driven by improved water availability and consistent production levels in key crops. The nominal value of horticulture production is expected to rise by 5% to a record $18.1 billion in 2024-25. With increasing production read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from February 9-13 in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event included high-level industry discussions and a professional tour that allowed delegates to witness the country's advancements in floriculture. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from 9-13 February in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event featured high-level industry discussions and a professional tour, allowing delegates to witness the country's innovations in floriculture. read more

Poland recently blocked a shipment of Russian cucumbers and sent it back due to high pesticide levels. Latvian farmers now fear that Russian cucumbers could still enter Latvia through Poland, where imports from Russia are not banned. Latvia prohibits vegetable imports from Russia and Belarus, but... read more

Według Dmitrija Kolykhanova, zastępcy szefa Zarządu Celnego Syberii, przed Międzynarodowym Dniem Kobiet do regionu przywieziono ponad 30 ton kwiatów. Od początku 2025 roku przywieziono ponad 50 ton kwiatów, których łączna wartość przekracza 41 milionów. read more

Z okazji Dnia Kobiet Turcja wyeksportowała 75 milionów kwiatów do 34 krajów na całym świecie. Według tureckich urzędników, eksport ten, który zanotował wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, miał wartość 9 milionów dolarów i przekazał przesłanie delikatności i uznania dla kobiet na całym świecie. read more

W przeddzień Międzynarodowego Dnia Kobiet 8 marca, w Dounan Flower Market - największym w Azji i drugim co do wielkości na świecie rynku świeżo ściętych kwiatów - unosi się zapach kwiatów i napięcie. Ostatnio, kolorowe kwiaty na rynku przyciągnęły turystów do Dounan, które jest read more

In the last 10 years, the Bulgarian population in the Netherlands has quadrupled. Meanwhile, the number of Polish and Romanian migrant workers is decreasing. What are the reasons for this shift and what are the consequences? EenVandaag investigates and interviewed Eric Nabuurs, who is the owner of an employment agency, among others. read more

On the eve of International Women's Day, prices for popular cut flowers in Kazan have increased by an average of 20%, according to experts. This trend aligns with the national scenario as bouquets have seen a general price increase of about 25% across Russia. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of the Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, stated that the grape season in India has been positive and stable. He mentioned that the season started in December with low initial volumes and faced quality-related challenges. However, as the season advanced, both. read more

On the eve of International Women's Day, prices for popular cut flowers in Kazan have increased by an average of 20%, according to experts. This corresponds to a nationwide trend in Russia, where bouquet prices have increased by approximately 25% overall. read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that lower domestic production has led to a high demand for apples in India. He also mentioned that the apple market in India has experienced growth, especially with increased domestic production from states like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

The United States' intention to apply additional charges on ships operated by Chinese companies or constructed in China that visit American ports as a way to challenge China's influence in the maritime industry is expected to have significant impacts on global shipping, as outlined by a leading global shipping company. read more

Among the prey consumed were a wide range of bees, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies, moths, and spiders. Although the European honeybee was the most common bee species found in hornets - it was present in all the nests examined and in almost all of them. read more