GAL, a promising banana variety developed by the Israeli company Raham Meristem, is resistant to Fusarium race 4 fungus, a soil pathogen that has severely impacted banana plantations, particularly in northern Peru. This variety was recently introduced in Piura. Development of GAL began in 2018 and it shows great potential in combating the disease. read more

W Lanling County, Shandong Province, eastern China, local authorities, farmers, and vegetable vendors are implementing measures to maintain vegetable production and market supply following periods of heavy rainfall. The excessive rain has increased the risk of plant diseases and pests... read more

Earlier this month, Vietnam and China completed the finalization of three protocols to officially export frozen durian, fresh coconuts, and crocodile to China. This development is expected to boost the export volumes of these agricultural products. The agreement on fresh coconuts is predicted to open read more

India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangladesh are important markets for South African apples and pears. Eon Smit, the commercial director of Fruitworks based in Paarl, says, "Asia Fruit Logistica is a platform where the three companies come together to interact and explore our current opportunities." read more

W Izraelu biotechnologiczny startup o nazwie ODE Pharma bada potencjał terapeutyczny molekuły odkrytej w papai do leczenia mukowiscydozy (CF) u dzieci. Inicjatywa ta była inspirowana hipotezą dwóch renomowanych izraelskich biochemików, w tym laureata Nagrody Nobla, Aarona Ciechanovera. read more

The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (JFEC) and the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) are excited to announce a new partnership with Sanrio Company, Ltd., the renowned company celebrating the 50th anniversary of its beloved character, Hello Kitty. read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt's most unexpected fruits - mangoes, according to EastFruit. This seems unlikely, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

Five talented young individuals will be competing for the title of New Zealand's 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year. These five participants, who come from various horticultural sectors, recently gathered for an orientation day in preparation for the upcoming Young Horticulturist finals in Karaka, Auckland. read more

Coles has introduced compostable fresh produce bags to promote sustainability and reduce plastic usage in Western Australia. The supermarket chain has replaced single-use plastic bags for fresh produce with compostable alternatives in all stores across the region. This initiative aligns with the upcoming plastic ban in the state, which is set to take effect on 1st. read more

The Government of Kazakhstan, during a session of the Interdepartmental Commission, discussed and decided to impose a ban on the import of apples into the country. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the total apple harvest this year is projected to reach 300,000 tons. In 2024, apple read more

Dehumidification manufacturer, DryGair, has announced two key staff changes in the past months. Shiran Leshem has joined DryGair as CFO, and Hananel Baum was hired as Technical Support Manager. The new CFO is expected to help expand the company's activities. Leshem brings over 10 years of experience in finance and. read more

Key pepper producers from Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, as well as market and technology experts, will be sharing their insights at Rijk Zwaan's sweet pepper seminar on September 3rd. read more

"Our exhibitors and visitors can look forward to meeting with leading buyers and suppliers from around the world and from all levels of the value chain. They will gain valuable insights and learn more about the latest trends from industry experts and thought leaders." read more

The Romanian competition authorities have given the green light. By acquiring the remaining 40% of Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach GmbH, Ganahl AG reportedly strengthens its market leadership in the corrugated packaging sector in Romania. In addition to Sibiu, Rondo operates... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Holland Agri Foods szybko zwiększył eksport do Azji, mówi koordynatorka wsparcia sprzedaży firmy, Lotte Roskam. "Nasz główny produkt to holenderska cebula, która jest doceniana przez klientów z całego kontynentu," zaznacza. "Klienci mogą również się do nas zwrócić w celu..." read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prepared to bring together the global fresh produce industry in Asia once again when it comes back to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

On 26 August, HE Mohamad Bin Sabu, Minister of Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, HE Datuk Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, Secretary General of Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, and HE Suraya Pauzi, Consul General of Malaysia in Guangzhou, visited Joy Wing Mau Group. read more

Turkey's cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is expected to decrease from last year's record, but it is still the third largest on record. Despite the decrease in production, cherry exports are forecasted to reach an all-time high as growers prioritize sales abroad due to higher demand. read more

In the first eight months of the year, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly US$4.6 billion, showing a 29 percent increase from the previous year. Thailand is expected to continue its strong growth in importing these products. According to customs data, Vietnam Fruit. read more

The NFF Horticulture Council has reiterated its demand for stricter government regulations on supermarket trading practices as annual profits are disclosed by the big publicly traded companies. Council chair, Jolyon Burnett, stated that the outcomes would be self-evident, emphasizing that not even a cost-of-living crisis would deter their stance. read more