Aussie Apples is leading the No Snackgrets campaign to promote healthier snacking habits among Australians. The initiative aims to encourage 9.5 million snackers to choose apples as their preferred snack, with support from the Apple and Pear Strategic Market Development Panel. The campaign is based on... read more

In Jodhpur, there has been a significant increase in vegetable prices, making them less affordable for many people. Garlic, onions, and potatoes have all seen significant price hikes. The rise in garlic prices, in particular, has raised concerns among consumers. The price of garlic has reached Rs 400 per kilogram. read more

Taiwan has relaxed its import restrictions on food from five Japanese prefectures, allowing the importation of all Japanese food products under general conditions. This includes products like mushrooms, game meat, and koshiabura (a type of mountain vegetable). read more

The latest archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of American sweet potato starch granules at an ancient site in Aotearoa/New Zealand's South Island. This finding provides insights into the importance of the crop in the Polynesian colonization of colder South Pacific islands. The sweet potato, which has a long history in the region, was... read more

An expert from the University of California has provided information on how to manage the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, an invasive pest that is threatening Perth's tree canopy. With a $41 million biosecurity response launched in Western Australia, the presence of this pest has become a major concern. read more

Lahore is set to become the location of Pakistan's first modern fruit and vegetable market, as announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The market, spread over 300 acres, is designed to meet international standards and act as a major export center. It will be conveniently situated near GT Road. read more

W ciągu okresu od stycznia do lipca import jabłek do Rosji z Chin wzrósł 2,9 razy, osiągając 22,2 tysiąca ton, jak podaje stowarzyszenie Rusprodsoyuz dla agencji TASS. Jest to znaczący wzrost w porównaniu do 7,6 tysiąca ton zanotowanych w tym samym okresie poprzedniego roku. Jednocześnie, read more

Ostatnio przedstawiciel firmy Grower Development Company (GDC) stowarzyszenia producentów cytrusów uczestniczył w Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, znaczącej konferencji eksporterów owoców na skalę globalną, podkreślając potencjał eksportu owoców z RPA na rynki azjatyckie. To wydarzenie podkreśliło. read more

Rząd Australii ściśle współpracuje z rządem Południowej Australii w celu wsparcia pracowników przemysłu pomidorowego, którzy zostali zwolnieni z powodu skutków wirusa pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. Zapewnienie ich dobrobytu finansowego jest priorytetem w tym trudnym dla nich i ich rodzin czasie. read more

Wines produced from grapes grown in the south of Moldova, near the Romanian border, are of excellent quality, but unfortunately, they are not well-known in Western Europe. Terra Vitis has a large vineyard in this region. By early September, just before Storm Boris struck, the company had already... read more

Thailand has long been known as a key player in durian exports, especially to the vast Chinese market. However, Malaysia and Vietnam are now becoming strong competitors. On August 24th, a chartered flight from Malaysia to China transported 1,500 crates of durians, highlighting the country's potential in the industry. read more

With the National Day holiday approaching, the flower market is seeing a rise in sales. On the morning of September 24, the Butterfly Valley in Suqian city, Jiangsu province, was bustling with activity. Workers were busy selecting, sorting, packaging, and delivering phalaenopsis to the flower market. read more

With kiwifruit export returns surpassing $3 billion, more and more Māori landowners are shifting towards kiwifruit cultivation. The export revenue for the Gold kiwifruit variety has hit $2.4 billion, showing a 24 percent rise from the previous year, while the green variety... read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nowej Zelandii, Wicepremier i Minister Handlu Manoa Kamikamica oraz Sekretarz Stały Shaheen Ali spotkali się z zarządem Zespri International, aby zbadać model spółdzielczy, który doprowadził Zespri do pozycji lidera na świecie w produkcji kiwi.

During an official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, alongside Permanent Secretary Shaheen Ali, engaged with Zespri International's management to explore the cooperative model that has propelled Zespri to become the world's leading kiwifruit. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of South Korea has announced a strategy to address an impending shortage of napa cabbage, essential for the kimjang season, by beginning imports from China. These imports will commence on September 27 and will be distributed to both wholesale and retail markets. read more

Po otrzymaniu informacji o zanieczyszczeniu kadmium w durianach eksportowanych do Chin, Tajlandia rozpoczęła śledztwo. Generalna Administracja Celna Chin (GACC) wyraziła obawy dotyczące poziomów kadmium w przesyłkach duriana, co spowodowało tymczasowe wstrzymanie eksportu od konkretnych tajskich firm. read more

Rijk Zwaan has opened a new Vietnamese trial station, located in the key horticultural hub of Lam Dong. read more

This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian farmers and the fresh market of the region. The official opening took place during the hundredth anniversary celebration of Rijk Zwaan. read more

Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion. read more