On September 30, 2024, at the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague, the Netherlands, Mr. Paul Onings, representative of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs – a Gold member of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform, met with Mr. Ngo Huong Nam, the Ambassador of Vietnam. read more

On October 1, 2024, Inochio Seikoen Inc. (established in 1921 in Hiroshima, Japan) acquired the business of one of Japan's oldest chrysanthemum breeders, Yamate Shuhoen. Yamate Shuhoen was founded in 1937 by Masami Yamate and specialized in breeding and marketing a variety of chrysanthemum varieties from Ringiku (Japanese. read more

W Korei Północnej władze zaostrzyły kontrole zbiorów ziemniaków w prowincji Ryanggang, kluczowym regionie rolniczym. Inspektorzy dokładnie sprawdzają pola, aby upewnić się, że żaden ziemniak nie pozostał na miejscu, przy czym kierownicy gospodarstw na farmach zbiorczych są głównym celem tych kontroli.

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Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), has provided an overview of the performance of Thai mangosteen exports. Thailand, continuing to hold its position as the leading global exporter of mangosteen, experienced a significant increase in exports to 248,612.25 tons in 2023, representing a 20.8% rise. read more

New international mission for the Emilia Romagna Mercati business network. From Saturday, October 12th, a delegation of regional fruit and vegetable markets belonging to the network led by the current president, Gianni Indino, will depart for Singapore, a city-state in Southeast Asia with over read more

Westpac industry analyst Paul Clark has pointed out the impressive performance of the horticulture sector in generating export revenue in New Zealand. According to the NZ Agri Bites report for September, horticulture exports, specifically kiwifruit and apples, are ranked as the nation's fourth largest export. read more

Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

In northern Faryab province, farmers have reported an increase in grape production this season. Despite the higher yield, there has been a significant decrease in grape prices, with a reduction of over 50 percent compared to the previous year. This decline in prices has resulted in lower earnings from grape sales... read more

In Georgia, during the current fruit harvest season, farmers have supplied 9,000 tonnes of non-standard apples to collection entities, generating revenue exceeding ₾2 million ($3.29 million), as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Davit Tsitlidze, the head of the Rural Development Agency, read more

As the durian season in Malaysia comes to an end, vendors have noted a change in the market with an increase in Thai durians and a decrease in durians from the Philippines. Lianhe Zaobao reports that there is a shortage of authentic Mao Shan Wang durians from Malaysia. Durian stalls, especially read more

Driscoll's has announced the return of its Sweetest Batch Blueberries to Woolworths stores across Australia. This seasonal product is known for its distinct flavor profile. The blueberries, chosen for their larger size, intense sweetness, and crisp texture, are grown in Coffs Harbour. read more

If you were to find a 1,000-year-old seed, do you think it would still be able to grow? Well, archaeologists working in the Judean Desert discovered a seed estimated to be around that age in a cave. Eventually, they decided to plant it, and now, 14 years later, a ten-foot-tall tree is growing in a greenhouse. Why is this possible? read more

W odpowiedzi na niedawny wzrost cen cebuli i pomidorów, rząd stanowy uruchomił strategię oferowania tych ważnych warzyw po obniżonych cenach poprzez Rythu Bazaars. Decyzja została podjęta po znacznym wzroście cen, gdzie cebula osiągnęła cenę od 55 do 70 rupii za kilogram. read more

The letter of intent signed by Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, and Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two port authorities. The aim is to develop joint projects and initiatives to enhance efficiency and... read more

Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, and Poland filed appeals to the European Court of Justice against the Mobility Package, which was enacted in 2020 by the Union legislator, i.e. the Parliament and the Council. read more

The minister pointed out that for fertilizer manufacturers, the tax on subsidized minerals, known as the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET), will be increased starting next year. Therefore, it has been considered to fundamentally abolish tariffs on fertilizers at the beginning of 2025. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has announced that it will expand its specialized curriculum for members in 2025 in response to industry demand to enhance the skills of the workforce. read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The supply of flowers in local markets has significantly increased due to the growing demand during the Navratri period, although quality issues caused by untimely rains have kept prices stable. Demand for flowers typically rises during Navratri and continues until Diwali. Traders have mentioned that... read more