The freezing temperatures lasted for five nights in a row, says Bogdan Baianu, CEO and co-founder of Romanian fresh produce exporter Cerasus Grup Romania: "For the past week, from Sunday the 6th of April, stone fruit growers in Romania had to endure some extreme weather conditions. read more

Recently, representatives from CABI visited Fiji to discuss potential collaboration focused on enhancing sustainable agriculture, improving livelihoods, promoting trade, and tackling food security issues. The delegation also explored the importance of agriculture in conserving Fiji's biodiversity,... read more

The wholesale distribution logistics center "Frutsiti" has started operating in the Omsk region, Russia, with a focus on storing and selling fruits and vegetables from the Ferghana region, Uzbekistan. This announcement was made by the regional administration. The first phase of the... read more

Ciężkie warunki mrozowe w Turcji doprowadziły do przewidywań wzrostu cen o 50% dla niektórych produktów rolnych, co może mieć konsekwencje dla importu owoców. Mróz spowodował poważne szkody w drzewach owocowych, co budzi obawy wśród rolników i ekspertów co do wpływu na ceny. Hüseyin read more

Korean importer Jinwon Trading and Vietnamese exporter Hoang Phat Fruit have partnered to bring the first Vietnamese pomelo to Korea’s Lotte Mart. read more

A new variety of date palms at Australia’s Arid Zone Research Institute has produced fruit for the first time. read more

The authorities in Attapeu province in Laos have granted permission to three local companies to use 273 hectares of land for durian cultivation, as reported by The Vientiane Times. read more

The flower industry in Kazakhstan is flourishing in terms of both imports and domestic production. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan imported 12,300 tons of cut flowers and buds in 2024, totaling $93.5 million. This marks a significant increase compared to 2023, when imports amounted to 8,200 tons. read more

According to the China Flower Association, the export value of flowers from China increased by 11.5 percent from January to February compared to the same period last year. This figure highlights the significant efforts of the vast market to enhance trade relationships with other countries globally. read more

Amazon-backed More Retail, a major player in India's food and staples market, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) next year. They aim to double their number of stores in five years, capitalizing on the growing trend of shoppers turning to supermarkets and online purchasing for their daily needs. read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has expanded its Echinacea Delightful™ Series by introducing three new varieties: Echinacea Delightful 'Garnet', Echinacea Delightful 'Sunshine', and Echinacea Delightful 'Tropics'. Echinacea Delightful 'Garnet' is characterized by its deep green. read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

Rząd Nowej Zelandii przyspiesza wysiłki w celu ratyfikacji Porozumienia o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym Nowa Zelandia – Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie (CEPA) w 2024 roku, aby zapewnić nowozelandzkim eksporterom większe możliwości i większą pewność handlową - ogłosił Minister Handlu i Inwestycji Todd McClay. " read more

According to the ESWD - European Severe Weather Database, in March Italy experienced the highest number of extreme weather events last month (tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and abnormal hailstorms) among the 318 recorded in Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa: 107 (about 34%), followed by... read more

Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai wrapped up on April 12 after three days at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show covered 50,000 square meters and hosted around 700 exhibitors from various countries. This 27th edition included dedicated pavilions from Germany, the Netherlands, and. read more

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, signed a new protocol for the export of cherries to the Asian country. The protocol was signed during the President's official trip. read more

CGTN published an article about the Heze Peony International Communication Forum, which took place in Heze City in Shandong Province, eastern China. The article provides an in-depth look at how the peony industry contributes to local development and fosters cultural exchanges, showcasing the significance of the Heze Peony... read more

Weather forecasts indicate that the period of frost and unfavorable weather will soon end, to be replaced by a rapid warming. Along with it, spider mites that have overwintered on the plantations will become active. Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro

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Fepex has praised the signing of a new protocol that opens the Chinese market to Spanish cherry exports. read more