Over 200 participants, including growers, agronomists, and researchers, attended the inaugural Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Te Ahikawariki Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) with contributions from A Lighter Touch, Plant & Food. read more

The Armenian greenhouse company Atanesyans LLC started its operations in 2022 by investing in 2 hectares of rose greenhouses in Gagarin village, Gegharkunik province. The project expanded rapidly, and by 2024, it had grown to 7 hectares of state-of-the-art greenhouses for rose production, as well as 0.5 hectares for tulip production. read more

The avocado market is currently facing a challenging period. Demand in Europe is very low, and January saw minimal consumption. "We are coming off a tough month following the Christmas holidays. There is a shortage of fruit in Europe. The Pinkerton variety from Israel is... read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia has observed an increase in the volume of fruits and vegetables imported from Kazakhstan. Cabbage imports have increased by 1.5 times, reaching about 30,000 tons. Tomato imports have increased by 1.2 times, amounting to almost 20,000 tons. Carrot imports have increased by 15%, totaling 15,000 tons. read more

"Ecotomato" CJSC, specializing in flower cultivation, plans to invest 3.8 billion drams in establishing a high-tech greenhouse farm. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to exempt the company from customs duties. The greenhouse farm will cover a total area of 8.3 hectares. read more

W roku 2024, pomidory uprawiane w szklarniach stanowiły znaczną część eksportu rolniczego Turkmenistanu, osiągając 149 000 ton. Ta liczba oznacza wzrost o 43% w porównaniu z rokiem 2022. Rozkład tych eksportów pokazuje, że 56% kierowanych jest do Federacji Rosyjskiej, 28% do Kazachstanu, a ponad 11% do… read more

Shri Indrajit Sarkar, a farmer who used to depend on rain-fed agriculture for growing vegetables and rice, has successfully shifted to commercial floriculture, greatly increasing his earnings. His transformation from subsistence farming to a successful entrepreneur was made possible through a read more

Floriculture in Assam has significant potential, but research in the Kamrup Metro region, especially in Sonapur, is limited. This study aims to fill this research gap by analyzing the socioeconomic aspects, operational functioning, and profitability of floricultural businesses in Guwahati. read more

The geo-climatic conditions in Vattavada, India, are conducive to the cultivation of various horticultural crops, including a local variety of passion fruit. This fruit is known for its orange color with a greenish tint, as well as its sweet and slightly tangy flavor. There is a high demand for this fruit in the market due to these desirable qualities. read more

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more

Asia's ongoing progress in horticulture positions it as a region of interest for the global industry. At the AIPH Industry Conference on February 11, 2025, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, AIPH will delve into advancements in ornamental horticulture in Asia, featuring speakers from Thailand. read more

The economic implications of food waste in Australia are substantial, with an estimated $36.6 billion lost annually. A significant portion of fresh produce is discarded at the farm gate due to cosmetic imperfections, including appearance, size, or ripeness. This issue has long been recognized. read more

The Russian discount retailer Svetofor is continuing its expansion in Greece. After entering the Greek market in 2021 under the Mere brand, which is currently managed by Torg Hellas Ike, the company has recently opened three supermarkets in Thessaloniki, Kalamata, and Amaliada. As of now, the Russian company operates seven such stores in Greece. read more

Konsumpcja wysokiej klasy melonów wywołała dyskusje wśród konsumentów w Wielkiej Brytanii. Ostatnim przypadkiem jest historia z udziałem Carmie Sellitto, pasjonata kulinariów znanej ze swoich recenzji restauracji wokół Londynu. Sellitto zakupił japoński melon koronny za 150 funtów w Harrods Food Hall, Knightsbridge, Londyn. Jego read more

Japan imported a total of 1.599 million tonnes of fresh produce in the calendar year 2024, which is nearly equal to the 1.593 million tonnes imported in 2023, as per the most recent data from the Ministry of Finance. read more

The Greek fresh produce exports have greatly benefited from the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area, which took effect on January 1st. The significant delays that were previously experienced at the border crossings between Greece-Bulgaria and Bulgaria-Romania have now disappeared. read more

President Donald Trump has fulfilled his campaign pledge to increase tariffs on imports from China, imposing a 10% duty on all Chinese products. This action, which is part of a larger trade strategy that also affects Mexico and Canada, has caused Beijing to contemplate its response while proceeding cautiously… read more

Kolumbijskim producentom kwiatów będzie teraz łatwiej oddychać, ponieważ będą mogli kontynuować eksport 900 milionów łodyg do Stanów Zjednoczonych bez cła, rynek który był kiedyś zagrożony z powodu sporów między prezydentami obu krajów w przeddzień Walentynek, najbardziej romantycznego święta w USA. read more

In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the read more

Po wykryciu ToBRFV w specjalnej szklarni kwarantannowej dla młodych roślin przez australijską firmę Katunga Fresh, uprawy w całym zakładzie zostały natychmiast zatrzymane zgodnie z protokołami rządu australijskiego. Decyzja ta zaskoczyła międzynarodowych ekspertów, którzy w ostatnich latach zauważyli, że read more