On February 24, 2025, the Guangdong Phalaenopsis Exhibition opened in Nanhai, Guangzhou, China. The three-day event, running until February 26, has attracted over 100 Phalaenopsis companies showcasing approximately 3,000 varieties. Supported by the Guangdong Orchid Association, Foshan Nanhai read more

South American table grape growers had a successful 2024 season with prolonged high prices in the U.S. Consequently, Peru and Chile shifted their focus to the U.S. market for this season and reduced shipments to Asia and other international markets. However, this change in direction has unfortunately led to a shortage of South American table grapes in Asia and other global markets. read more

The cherry sector in Chile, which is a significant contributor to the country's export economy, is encountering challenges in the 2024 season. Exports have exceeded US$ 3 billion, with China being the main market. Nevertheless, a 50% decrease in prices in the Asian market has caused worries among agricultural stakeholders. Despite a 55% read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

The Dounan Flower Market, Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market located in the southwest Chinese city of Kunming, experienced a 5% increase in flower transaction volume last year, reaching 14.18 billion stems. In 2024, the market achieved a transaction value of 11.57 billion yuan (approximately US$1.61 billion), leading the country in flower trade. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia has announced the retirement of chief executive Michael Simonetta and the appointment of Rod Quin as his successor. read more

The leading kiwifruit producer Seeka has begun its 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest, starting with the picking of the first RubyRed kiwifruit on 23 February. read more

Dolar amerykański osłabił się względem głównych walut, gdy inwestorzy analizowali niedawne ogłoszenia prezydenta Trumpa dotyczące ceł. Jednocześnie jen zyskał na wartości, osiągając 11-tygodniowy szczyt względem dolara, pod wpływem wzrostu oczekiwań dalszego podwyższania stóp procentowych przez Bank Japonii (BOJ). read more

India: Lulu Group signs agreement with Highland Group to procure food from Odisha
Lulu Group is ready to broaden its sourcing activities in Odisha. It has signed an agreement with Highland Group during Gulfood 2025. "We recognize the significant potential in Odisha for sourcing top-quality fruits, vegetables, rice, and" read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

The apple harvest began at Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere, Tasman, New Zealand on 17th February. Simon Easton from the company stated that overall, it appears to be a typical year with good fruit sizes. "The growing season has been favorable, although it was a bit cold in the early stages." read more

"In recent days, the Spanish peeled garlic sales in the U.S. market have seen a decline as a result of an oversupply of Chinese production and intense competition from the same source in Europe. This situation has placed the garlic industry sector in a critical position during the 2024/2025 season." read more

Imported grapes and stone fruits continue to be the most desired fruits in the market. On the left are Indian green grapes and on the right are New Zealand apples. Indian green grapes have made their way to the market, but traders are saying that the supply is still limited and their arrival was delayed compared to previous years. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia Group Chairman, Dave Chen, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Michael Simonetta will be retiring and Rod Quin has been appointed as his successor. After over 40 years of visionary leadership, Michael Simonetta will step down as CEO on June 30, 2025. read more

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) have reintroduced The U.S. Citrus Protection Act, which aims to ban the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China. "Florida citrus farmers are a cornerstone of U.S. read more

Sakata Seed South America, a Japanese multinational company specializing in vegetable and flower seeds, has recently established a new subsidiary in Colombia called Sakata Colombia SAS. The subsidiary is already up and running in the country and has a dedicated team focused on serving local producers to provide them with. read more

KWS Vegetables, a world leader in spinach seeds, has once again celebrated its open days from February 11th to 13th at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. A total of 20

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John Murphy from Vegetables NZ has warned that New Zealand's vegetable supply is at risk of disruption as a result of current government policies. Murphy believes that the current system is flawed and is impacting the sustainability of local growers. He mentioned that growers are facing challenges due to regional decisions that are putting pressure on them. read more

The Fijian Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways recently concluded the Nadroga, Navosa Floriculture training program at My Nursery in Olosara, Sigatoka. This training program was a significant step in the Ministry's commitment to promoting sustainable farming practices and empowering women in the region. read more