The Flower Growers of Jammu Division met on Saturday under the leadership of Tejinder Singh Wazir, Member of the Jammu & Kashmir Kissan Advisory Board, to discuss the urgent needs and challenges encountered by the floriculture sector in Jammu & Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar was welcomed during the meeting. read more

Shipping company CMA CGM is set to introduce a new weekly service starting in January that will connect various ports on the west coast of Central America, enabling them to take advantage of further connections to Asia. read more

Chan Su-Shan, the wife of the CEO of Temasek Holdings in Singapore, was the godmother of the "A.P. Møller" ship. Robert Uggla, Chairman of the Board of Directors of A.P. Moller - Maersk, hosted the christening ceremony, which was attended by Murali Pillai, Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Transport, and Dilhan. read more

BerryQuest International, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, will be back in 2025, scheduled to take place in Hobart from 24th to 27th February. read more

The Flower Growers of Jammu Division gathered on Saturday under the guidance of Tejinder Singh Wazir, Member of the Jammu & Kashmir Kissan Advisory Board, to discuss the urgent needs and challenges encountered by the floriculture industry in Jammu & Kashmir. They welcomed Chief Minister Omar. read more

Planters of avocados have found reasons to be hopeful in the present season, such as favorable spring conditions and lower-than-expected production levels in Australia. Avocados Australia announced a 30 percent rise in production quantities for the 2023/2024 season, reaching almost 151,000. read more

The largest international ornamental plant exhibition in Indonesia, Floriculture Indonesia International Expo (FLOII) 2024, will soon be held for the third time. This event is scheduled to take place from December 5-8, 2024 at Hall 3 ICE BSD, Tangerang. The theme for this year's expo is Evolutionary & Revolutionary. read more

The term 'Hüyük Çileği' refers to a specific type of strawberry that has recently been granted Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Union (EU). Hüyük Çileği is the first strawberry from Turkey and the first product from the Konya province to receive this designation. read more

During the Millennium Block Field Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) presented two citrus varieties at their Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) that have demonstrated resistance to Huanglongbing (HLB) and continue to thrive. read more

HortEx Vietnam 2025 - the 7th International Exhibition & Conference for Horticultural and Floricultural Production and Processing Technology in Vietnam, is coming back. This event will bring together industry players and experts to present the latest innovations and sustainable practices in Vietnam's horticulture sector. read more

Benin, kraj leżący w zachodniej Afryce, eksportuje swoje ananasy praktycznie wyłącznie do Francji. Za tą szczególnością kryje się czynnik logistyczny, który ogranicza eksporterów do jednego rynku eksportowego. Edouard Choubiyi, menedżer firmy Les Fruits Tropicaux, opisuje produkcję ananasów w kraju: "Sugarloaf" read more

The mangosteen, also known as the 'Queen of fruits,' is grown in plantations for Minyaci Kehidupan Indonesia. These plantations are primarily located in Padang, Sumatra, as well as Purwakarta and Sukabumi in Java, covering approximately 4,200 hectares combined. "We are capable of supplying up to 32 tons." read more

India experienced growth in the export value of fruits and vegetables, amounting to $1.8 billion during the financial year 2023-24, despite a decrease in volume to 3.91 million tons. The country also saw an 8% increase in floriculture exports, reaching $208 million, with a slight reduction in volume. read more

Popyt na ziemniaki w handlu detalicznym wzrósł w północnej Europie i Wielkiej Brytanii z powodu chłodniejszych warunków pogodowych, ze szczególnym wzrostem popytu na ziemniaki do obierania, ponieważ sektor usług gastronomicznych przygotowuje się na okres świąteczny. Pomimo terminowej zbioru, przeciętne plony, zwłaszcza dla później zasianych,

Retail demand for potatoes has increased in Northern Europe and the UK due to colder weather conditions, with a particular rise in demand for peeling produce as the food service sector prepares for the Christmas period. Despite a timely harvest, average yields, especially for later planted read more

In Punjab, Pakistan, the price of tomatoes has significantly increased, reaching up to Rs700 ($3.18) per kilogram in certain areas. Specifically, Sialkot reported tomato prices at Rs700 ($3.18) per kg, while the prices in Rawalpindi and Lahore were noted at Rs400 ($1.82) and Rs300 ($1.36) per kg. read more

Strawberries from Dandong, China, hit the market in early October, earlier than the previous year. However, the supply at the beginning of the season is lower compared to previous years, resulting in a 10%-15% increase in prices and an enhancement in overall quality. Mr. Ma Tingdong, from Dandong Shengye Berry, mentioned that the early harvest has been beneficial. read more

The National Management Group (NMG), consisting of representatives from all Australian governments and affected industry signatories to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD), has released an official statement detailing the approved National Response Plan for eradicating tomato brown rugose. read more

The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has announced that its first banana export train of the season has departed from Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai, as reported by India Shipping News. read more

For Chile and Argentina, it is the Latin American countries that are gaining importance, while for South Africa and New Zealand, it is the Asian countries. In the case of South African apples, there is also an increasing demand from their African neighbors. read more

French kiwis have entered a market that is still well supplied with New Zealand origin this year. It has been a challenging transition, but one that should intensify this week with the end of the Dutch season. "Up until now, there have been very few switches, because retailers were bound by read more