While China is preparing for a series of festive celebrations leading up to the traditional Spring Festival holiday in late January and early February, the lively surge in flower sales has transformed the market into a colorful frenzy. One such market is the Dounan Flower Market in Yunnan Province in southwest China. read more

Eksport japońskich batatów słodkich wzrósł dzięki postępowi w technologii zapobiegającej psuciu się produktów oraz wysiłkom w dostosowaniu ofert do globalnych rynków. W 2023 roku Japonia wyeksportowała 6 200 ton batatów słodkich, co oznacza niemal dziesięciokrotny wzrost wartości przesyłki do 2,9 miliarda jenów. read more

Kazakhstan has significantly increased its imports of mandarins and lemons from China. In the first three quarters of this year, citrus imports rose by 1.7 times compared to the same period last year, reaching 97,200 tons with a cost of $58.5 million. Mandarin imports totaled 51,400 tons, up by read more

EastFruitteam provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids received on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Według informacji ze strony EastFruit, Białoruś niedawno wprowadziła zakaz eksportu ziemniaków obawiając się gwałtownego wzrostu cen. Decyzja ta ma na celu zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego kraju i stabilizację krajowego rynku. read more

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting on Thursday with the Department of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens at the Civil Secretariat to assess its operations and discuss ways to boost the sector's potential. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the significant opportunities available in this sector. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analyses of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the buying and selling activities on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

In the first ten months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported around 23,000 tons of apricots, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The main export destinations for Kyrgyz apricots were: Russia with 17,050 tons, Kazakhstan with 5,476 tons, and Belarus with 105 tons. Kyrgyzstan has 12,700 hectares of fruit-bearing land. read more

Termotécnica celebrated the recent signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Grapes from Brazil to China, which was signed by the Brazilian and Chinese authorities. This protocol has opened a pathway for exporting grapes to the Asian country. read more

Mr. Thanh, one of the early adopters of flower cultivation in the area, happily shared that in 2018, his family borrowed 400 million VND from the City Agricultural Promotion Fund to grow lilies and successfully repaid the debt in 2020. In September 2022, he devised a new plan to expand his cultivation efforts. read more

Optimal spring conditions in New Zealand have created a favorable environment for cultivating kiwifruit, potentially resulting in an exceptional season, as stated by Tim Tietjen, a representative for NZ Kiwifruit Growers. The favorable weather has aided in efficient pollination and contributed to optimal growth. read more

Flower farmers in Golap Gram, Savar are currently occupied with taking care of their fields. Although there is a constant demand for flowers all year round, sales notably increase during special occasions such as Victory Day. Despite a slight decrease in cultivation last year, the better yields of this season have uplifted the farmers. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie owoce kamienne sezonu dotarły do Indii, w tym nektarynki, brzoskwinie i śliwki. read more

New Zealand exporter T&G Global reported that returns for its premium Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, with a reported NZ$124 million (€68.3 million) distributed back to growers. read more

During the first decade of the current century, Poland was the leading exporter of frozen strawberries. In the years 2011-2012, China emerged as a prominent player, and in the period of 2015-2016, Mexico held the largest market share. In 2018, Poland regained its position on the podium. read more

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) inaugurated its three-day annual Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower Show 2024 on Tuesday, on the beautiful lawns of the Faculty of Agriculture, UAF. The event attracted a large number of students, faculty, and flower enthusiasts, and featured a variety of chrysanthemums. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a rise in export prices for Ukrainian apples in the 2024/25 season, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeing a 40-60% increase in the price of these imports. Similarly, Saudi Arabia, an important market for Ukrainian apples, has witnessed a 30-40% price hike. read more

The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka has identified poor packaging as a primary factor contributing to post-harvest losses in the country's fresh produce sector. It is reported that 20-30% of vegetables and 15-20% of fruits experience losses after harvest due to substandard packaging. read more

Singapore Flower Delivery Pte Ltd has announced the acquisition of Singapore Florist, a local florist with a 37-year history of serving the community, for an undisclosed sum. Singapore Florist will maintain its operations under its current brand name, Singapore Flower Delivery Pte Ltd. The company is... read more

T&G Global announced this week the grower returns for the 2024 apple season, providing increased value to its network of growers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Returns for its Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, resulting in over $124 million being returned to the growers. This demonstrates an increase in value for the growers. read more