Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South… read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie awokado mają dotrzeć na europejski rynek w 10./11. tygodniu. Spodziewane są podobne ilości do ubiegłego roku. „Nasza wstępna prognoza na ten sezon to 84 000 ton, dokonamy ponownej oceny w marcu, gdy będziemy mieć dokładniejsze dane” - powiedział Derek Donkin. read more

Many of the flowers displayed on store shelves for Valentine's Day have been given as gifts during romantic dinners. But what happens to the flowers that remain unsold? A recent study from the University of Georgia investigates how these flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, providing a more sustainable way to utilize them. read more

Chinese New Year is the busiest period for flower sellers. This year, Chinese New Year started on January 28th. In this article, Katherine Young, General Manager of Holex Shanghai, shared insights about the market performance of imported flowers in China during Chinese New Year. read more

In a move that highlights its dedication to quality, Turkish grower-exporter Alanar is now planning to exclusively export fruit grown in its own orchards. This marks a change from previous years when it also sourced fruit from other growers. read more

European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation. read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province. read more

Australia's horticulture sector has experienced a 4.3 percent growth in total production value to A$17 billion, as per the new comprehensive industry data released by Hort Innovation. read more

A trend in Chinese hospitals involves doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones to prevent emergencies. Meanwhile, dragon fruit, mango, and Want Want Milk are avoided as they imply busyness, fire, and chaos. Some even read more

Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals. read more

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) released its December position report on February 14, 2025. The report details the quantities and destinations of Australia's almond exports, similar to the reports published by the Almond Board of California. In December 2024, Australian exporters shipped nearly 14,000. read more

Wydanie Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 ujawniło wzrost o 4,3% (YOY) w całkowitej wartości produkcji dla sektora ogrodnictwa Australii, osiągającą 17 miliardów dolarów. Handbook został opublikowany przez Hort Innovation - organizację non-profit zajmującą się badaniami i rozwojem, wspierającą. read more

The wholesale price of roses at the Gadkhali flower market in Jashore has plummeted this year, leaving growers deeply frustrated. Hiron Mia, a rose grower from Panisara village in Jhikargacha upazila, arrived at the wholesale flower market at 6:00 am on Thursday with 500 red roses. Despite his efforts, he found that the prices were significantly lower than expected. read more

W 2024 roku eksport warzyw z Kirgistanu wzrósł o 15% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając wartość 109,1 miliona dolarów - podaje Krajowy Komitet Statystyczny. W 2023 roku eksport wyniósł 94,7 miliona dolarów. Główne eksportowane warzywa to: Rośliny strączkowe - 72,1 miliona dolarów Cebula i czosnek - read more

Berries Australia is pleased to announce the new data released by Hort Innovation, which reveals that the berry industry has remained the highest production-valued fruit in Australia. The figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, released today, indicate that over the past decade, read more

Farmers have warned that the spread of a destructive cactus through New South Wales (NSW) could be just the start of the state's weed problems unless continuous funding for weed control is guaranteed. The Harrisia cactus was introduced to Australia from South America in the late 1800s as an ornamental plant. read more

Today, Member States provided a favorable opinion on the Commission's proposal to allocate €98.6 million from the agricultural reserve to provide direct assistance to farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary who have been affected by severe adverse weather events and natural disasters. read more

Wedges of economic pie are constantly shifting. According to the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan's import of flowers from Kenya surged by 38% in 2024. In that year, a total of 18.2 million flowers were imported from Kenya, amounting to $5.4 million. For context, in 2023, 13.2 million flowers were imported with a value of $3.8 million. read more

Agrovision has reached a significant achievement with the first harvest from its farms in China's Yunnan province. The locally grown premium blueberries, marketed under the Meiyili brand, were completely sold out within 24 hours of being introduced to the market, highlighting China's increasing demand for top-quality, fresh produce. read more