In Nanshan District, Shenzhen, located in Guangdong Province in southern China, there is a lively marketplace known as "Dutch Flower Town" that offers a wide variety of flowers, such as succulents, sunflowers, roses, kumquats, and chrysanthemums. This marketplace covers an area of around 60,000 square meters. read more

Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryono, welcomes ornamental plants as an important commodity that now has high economic value. "What we are witnessing at the FLOII Expo is proof that ornamental plants that may not have been considered to have economic value are now." read more

The Australian Horticulture Trials Week 2024 has come to an end. This event brought together international breeders and Australian growers to showcase Australian horticulture. Syngenta Flowers, in collaboration with Syngenta's crop protection division Ornamentals, welcomed growers, retailers, and... read more

Over the weekend, farmers in northern India faced opposition from the police as they tried to make their way towards New Delhi. This clash is a part of an ongoing movement demanding assurances from the government on crop prices. When attempting to cross from Punjab into Haryana at the Shambhu border, the farmers encountered resistance. read more

The Fairtrade certification is seen as a valuable asset for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exporters looking to take advantage of the United Kingdom – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). This certification plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that products are produced ethically, including fair practices. read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have voted overwhelmingly to support the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), approving the allocation of up to 420 hectares of new SunGold plantings per year over six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

Peruvian agricultural exports have resumed to several countries, including French Polynesia, Guinea-Bissau, Moldova, Angola, North Korea, Tanzania, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, and Nepal. According to the Association of Exporters (ADEX), from January to October 2024, these exports reached. read more

Pakistan Customs has established the minimum export value for Kino for the export season from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. According to Ruling No. 4/2024, the valuation is set at $410 per metric ton for most markets, with a specific rate of $310 per metric ton for B and C grade Kino intended for Afghanistan. read more

Giuseppe Romanini is the new President of the OI Pomodoro da Industria Nord Italia, the interprofessional organization that brings together all the PO-producer organizations and processing companies in northern Italy. The new President was elected during the General Assembly of members. read more

The kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have overwhelmingly approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), allowing for the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over a six-year period in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The decision was supported by the majority of producers. read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

Kunming, located in southwest China and known as the "Spring City," has emerged as a bustling center for flower production, drawing entrepreneurs from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. One such entrepreneur is Christopher Chen, a second-generation businessman who has successfully elevated his family's orchid business to new levels of success. read more

New Zealand kiwi producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), agreeing to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The allocation and... read more

As part of the efforts to strengthen the export of Colombian flowers to Japan and Korea, Asocolflores organized a tour with Colombian flower growers to these countries between November 11th and 15th, 2024. During the tour, it was possible to see the diversity of colors, shapes, textures, and read more

The upcoming ASEAN Landscape & Gardening Expo will be held at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand from September 2-4, 2025. The expo is co-organized by the Thai Association of Landscape Architects, COMPASS Exhibition, and Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group. read more

In an address to the Indian Parliament, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, revealed that apple imports are subject to a 50% customs duty, in line with the maximum allowed rate set by the World Trade Organization. This clarification was made in response to inquiries from. read more

Verita Holland, an exporter of exotic and soft fruit to Turkey based in Ridderkerk, is currently experiencing one of the busiest weeks of the year. "This is traditionally a very busy week for us, with long hours," says Muhammet Cakir. Turkish supermarkets are Verita Holland's largest customers. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analysis of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This analysis is based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. Key highlights for this week include information on apple prices. read more

April 2024 started off with a challenge as Royal FloraHolland reported a €17 million loss in their 2023 annual report. However, the month also brought more than just financial updates. Highlights included the Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan and visits to 115 greenhouses across the Netherlands. read more

W Malezji Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) wezwała rząd do zawieszenia eksportu lokalnych produktów do końca pory deszczowej, powołując się na niedobór, który spowodował wzrost cen owoców i warzyw. Badania CAP wskazują na wzrost cen kilku produktów.

In Malaysia, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to suspend the export of local produce until the end of the monsoon season, citing a shortage that has led to increased prices for fruits and vegetables. CAP's surveys indicate a rise in prices for several items. read more