The durian is the undisputed star. According to the FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report, exports of the exotic fruit had a value of 4.8 billion US dollars in 2023, which is 3.2 billion US dollars more than in 2018 – an average annual value increase of 24.8%. The main reason for this is the high demand. read more

China's increasing demand for durian is expected to lead to a further rise in exports from South-East Asian producers, according to BMI Country Risk and Industry Research shared by Xinhua. read more

The expansion of Zespri's global supply operations in Greece and the introduction of new hectares of Zespri SunGold in Italy, France, Japan, and Korea, aimed at ensuring a continuous 12-month supply, are at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced that Peru will be the Official Partner Country for the 2025 edition of the event, highlighting the country's increasing importance as a prominent global fresh produce exporter in Latin America. read more

For the past twelve years, Erfan Safari, the owner of Sevin Greenhouse, has been cultivating tropical plants and cut flowers in Mahallat, Iran - a region renowned for being the heart of the country's ornamental plant production. While he once exported a portion of his products, the current read more

An often-seen flower in popular gardens for generations, the gladiolus – a flower that was once only native to Africa and Asia Minor, can now be grown in the high-altitude areas of Chintapalle in the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district. A. Appalaswamy Babu, assistant director of Regional Agriculture, revealed this information. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries. read more

COFRA Holding AG has appointed Sven Dumoulin as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). He will take over the position from Bernard Roelvink, who is retiring, starting on 1 June 2025. Sven has over 25 years of senior legal experience in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, having previously served as the Group Secretary of Unilever and General Counsel of Akzo. read more

The meeting is part of a series of discussions between the island nation and various industrialized countries on this topic. Currently, in New Zealand, more than ten different emission calculators are being used, all of which employ different methods to estimate emissions. The newly developed read more

Despite challenges such as cold snaps in the spring and the spread of Citrus Greening disease, the report forecasts further growth in the 2024/25 season. China's orange production is expected to reach 7.62 million tonnes in the 2024/25 season (November to October). read more

ProdOz International has officially launched Seawin Biotech's Fertica H+ after thoroughly testing the granular compound NPK fertilizer in commercial trials across Australia. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 opened on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event is organized by The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK and others. About 1 million orchid flowers are on display at the 35th event, which features varieties such as... read more

Production in Turkey is expected to decrease by more than a third to 1.9 million tons, attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, resulting in lower yields. In China, an increase is expected due to favorable weather conditions. read more

The goal is to further reduce the dependency of EU agriculture. The proposal will now need to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council, after which it would immediately come into effect. According to the Commission, the proposed tariffs mainly target specific fertilizers. read more

The RubyRed harvest in New Zealand will begin in the coming weeks with a significant increase in quantity to more than one million trays or 3,500 tons for the Chinese mainland, and another million trays for Japan. Additionally, shipments will also be sent to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Pacific islands. read more

The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of… read more

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study. read more

There is a high demand for flowers grown in India leading up to Valentine's Day. read more