2024 has been a successful year for the potato industry. In fact, there is increasing interest in potato cultivation to the point where it is overshadowing other crops. However, 2025 will bring a similar challenge to 2024: a shortage of seeds despite the growing demand. "We are coming to the end of a" read more

A target has been set to increase the country's orchid export value to up to RM4 billion in the next four years, announced Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister. This target represents a significant increase from the RM9.3 million recorded in 2022. Mohamad is confident that this goal can be achieved. read more

Rozwój sektora borówki w Indiach w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat charakteryzuje się znaczącym wzrostem, napędzanym rosnącym popytem konsumentów, postępami technologicznymi oraz wsparciem rządu - mówi Shubha Rawal, kierownik działu zaopatrzenia w IG International: "Zauważając istotny read more

According to The Moscow Times, citing data from Rosstat, the annual increase in food prices has reached 10.9%, the highest rate since November 2022. "Inflation in Russia continues to accelerate despite the Central Bank's interest rate hikes and the government's attempts to regulate prices." read more

The European Union (EU) has increased the frequency of inspections on Vietnamese durians from 10% to 20% of shipments at its borders. This change comes after the discovery of high levels of pesticide residues on these fruits, which violate EU safety standards. The Vietnam SPS Office is now under scrutiny as a result. read more

South African growers and exporters are "overjoyed" that Thailand has once again opened its doors to the country's apples. read more

The December 2024/January 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Amy Yip has invested in Malaysia's first durian-themed hotel in Penang, with director Jack Neo serving as the creative director. The hotel celebrates durian culture by incorporating durian-inspired architecture, lighting, and unique dining options such as durian hotpot and ice cream. Guests can immerse themselves in the cultural experience. read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Na rynku owoców w Uzbekistanie rozwija się poważny problem. Według EastFruit, mandarynki z Pakistanu zazwyczaj są najbardziej dostępnym owocem na uzbekistańskim stole noworocznym oraz w innych krajach Azji Środkowej. Po wejściu tych owoców na rynek w grudniu, ceny read more

Chomphu Prachin Plumeria, a variety of frangipani discovered growing in the Khok Makok community in Prachin Buri, has been officially registered by the Department of Agriculture under the plant species protection law as Thailand's third new local plant variety. The first two to be registered are... read more

Właściciel szklarni z Indiany twierdzi, że ostrokrzewy dają mu możliwość zdywersyfikowania swojej działalności. Tim Galema jest właścicielem szklarni Galema's Greenhouse. „Ostrokrzewy kwitną, gdy dni się skracają, bez względu na to, w jakiej części świata się znajdują” - mówi. „Większość czasu, ich termin kwitnienia jest właściwy.” read more

The production of mandarins in Japan continues to decrease due to high summer temperatures, as well as a reduction in the number of farmers and cultivated land. These factors are not expected to significantly increase citrus imports from the United States due to the continued weakness of the Japanese yen. read more

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Według danych Stats NZ, eksport kiwi z Nowej Zelandii w sezonie 2024 osiągnął wartość 3,5 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 1 miliard dolarów (44 procent) w porównaniu do sezonu 2023. Sezon zbiorów kiwi trwa od marca do listopada, przy czym zwykle kiwi złote osiąga wyższą cenę jednostkową niż kiwi zielone. read more

The Russian government has extended the heightened import duty on flowers from "unfriendly" countries until the end of 2025. The corresponding decree was signed on December 11, 2024, and published on the official legal information portal. The duty on cut flowers and buds is set at 20%, but no read more

Naming roses after notable individuals is a way to honor their achievements and legacy. Roses, which symbolize love, beauty, and elegance, serve as a lasting tribute that celebrates their contributions and helps to keep their memory alive through the timeless beauty of these exquisite flowers. read more

Global demand for Egyptian soft citrus remains high despite competition from Turkey and Morocco, with Egyptian mandarins fetching good prices, as stated by Ahmed Abdel El-Ghafar, executive manager of Gift Fruit. According to the exporter, "Our Egyptian mandarin shipments began a month ago and are yielding satisfactory results." read more

At 92 years old, Ergün Erünal, the founder of Ayer Tarım—one of Turkey's largest nurseries—still visits the greenhouse he established 32 years ago. Ayer Tarım was founded in 1992 when only a few locally or Israeli-made greenhouses existed in the region. Just before completing their... read more