A new R&D program aimed at increasing the daily vegetable consumption of Australians by one serving per day is projected to contribute A$3.3 billion to vegetable growers and the supply chain. read more

In addition to fun, love, and romance, there were quite a few tears shed in the Flower Market on Valentine's Day as Graeme Diplock, Director of Green & Bloom Flowers, bid farewell after 38 years at New Covent Garden Market. After wrapping up a busy sales period for Valentine's Day, emotional Green & Bloom's Director said his goodbyes. read more

The market for exotic fruits is expanding, driven by increasing demand in Asia and Europe. Consumers are showing a growing interest in tropical and healthy products, seeking new flavors and nutritional benefits. Colombian export company Acacia Ciem participated for the first time this year in the market. read more

The 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the picking of the first fruits near Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, marking the earliest start ever recorded. This was announced by the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), which expects a record harvest. read more

Reemoon has achieved a milestone in the Turkish market with the successful launch of its citrus sorting equipment in Mersin, Turkey. This marks Reemoon's first deployment of citrus sorting technology in the country, bringing solutions to the local industry. Nick, head of Reemoon's Turkish read more

Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, has mentioned that the Ori mandarin season in Israel is currently at its peak with an anticipated 30% decrease in volumes for the 2025 season. Prices are currently low due to a significant amount of Ori mandarins that were imported in February, coupled with the reduced quantities available from Israel this season. It is expected that prices will... read more

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) set a new record this Valentine's season by processing an impressive 44 million rose stems weighing 1,649 metric tonnes (MT) for shipment to 22 international and 38 domestic destinations. This was a significant increase from the previous year when KIA handled 29 million rose stems, representing a 50% growth. read more

A przesyłka rosyjskich ogórków została odmówiona wejścia do UE po kontroli granicznej w Polsce, która wykryła wysokie poziomy pestycydu pymetrozine, stosowanego do zwalczania mszyc i muchówek białych, zgodnie z HortoInfo. Świeże ogórki, przeznaczone na rynek europejski, zostały przewiezione przez... read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

Provenance Propagation Australia, a relatively new player in the plant propagation industry, has an innovative approach to vegetable plant cultivation. Founded just 18 months ago, the company specializes in protected cropping crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, capsicums, and grafted… read more

The Can Gio international transshipment port project in Ho Chi Minh City has been included in Vietnam's seaport development plan. The Ministry of Transport has revised policies, solutions, and resource allocations for the national seaport system master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision extending to. read more

The volumes of Italian Dori gold kiwifruit in Australia have been steadily increasing over the last few years, and this season appears to be strong in terms of quality and size. "We have experienced a more traditional summer this year. There hasn't been enough rain to get us wet since November, just a few." read more

This week, New Zealand cherry grower 45 South Management Limited, with the support of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, held a promotional event in Shanghai. During the event, 45 South expressed gratitude for the partnerships with some of their retail customers in that region whose support goes a long way. read more

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Binh Giang district, by February 2025, the entire district will have 10 greenhouse and net house models covering a total area of 45,000m2. Additionally, 4 more models will be added in Co Bi, Thai Hoa, and Hong Khe communes, with a total area of [please provide the missing information]. read more

The mango orchards in Khunti, India, are showing potential for a high yield this season, with abundant blossoms of Amrapali, Malda, Dasheri, and Biju mangoes. Experts suggest that favorable weather, including timely rainfall, could lead to a record harvest. However, extended dry conditions might impact the final yield. read more

Dla każdego kilograma borówek sprzedawanych w australijskich supermarketach używanych jest około ośmiu plastikowych pudełek. Średnio Australijczycy spożywają rocznie około 700 gramów borówek, co powoduje znaczną akumulację odpadów plastikowych. W odpowiedzi, plantatorzy borówek w południowej części Australii Zachodniej... read more

The VII edition of the well-established MujerAGRO Awards, organized by Siete Agromarketing, is approaching. An event where, in addition to getting to know

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On February 7 and 8, Syngenta Flowers held a Flowers Show in Garh Mukteshwar, Delhi Area. The India team of Syngenta showcased its complete portfolio to over 120 growers from various regions of India at Jain Agro Greens in Uttar Pradesh. The news quickly spread through word of mouth in the following days. read more

The ship, which is part of the Cherry Express service, was carrying 1,353 containers of cherries from Southern Chile on its way to China for the Chinese New Year celebration. read more

Maersk's Saltoro containership has finally arrived at China's port of Nansha, 28 days later than scheduled, after breaking down in the Pacific Ocean last month. read more