Asia & Oceania

Ciężkie deszcze w Izraelu od końca grudnia opóźniły zbiory awokado o tydzień. Według Yonatana Merona, Kierownika Eksportu w firmie Granot Fresh, "2024 rok był dla nas dobry, a sezon 2024-25 rozpoczął się dobrze w październiku. Koniec 2024 roku okazał się bardziej wymagający, niż się spodziewaliśmy". read more

In Jharkhand, India, high-tech greenhouse growers are facing an unprecedented challenge as vegetable prices have dramatically decreased across the state, resulting in severe financial distress. This price drop is particularly acute in Ranchi's city markets, where staples such as cauliflower, read more

The total supply of pistachios from the two major producers, the United States and Iran, was reported to be about 760,000 tons in September 2024. The American pistachio industry accounts for approximately 530,000 tons, while Iran's share is 230,000 tons of this total amount. read more

Proven Winners, ColorChoice, Fairytrail Bride, Cascade Hydrangea (Hydrangea × 'USHYD0405') and Skinny Fit ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'), (known as Runaway Bride garland hydrangea and Lemonlime Spire ginkgo in Australia) have been awarded the 2025 Plant of the Year titles by the Nursery & Garden Industry. read more

Oleksandr Nechyporenko, a member of Ukraine's National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, stated that the increase in vegetable prices will motivate farmers to increase production in 2025. The significant loss of agricultural land as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion had severe consequences. Nevertheless, the area under read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Iran has reported a 10,000-ton increase in pomegranate production for the current Iranian calendar year. Zahra Jalili-Moghaddam, who oversees tropical and semi-tropical fruits, emphasized that the country's pomegranate orchards cover 96,000 hectares, resulting in... read more

Israel has ceased importing tomatoes for the first time since the war began. The Ministry of Agriculture attributes this to a substantial recovery in farming operations in border areas like Otef Aza, which now provide over 90% of the domestic market. It is worth mentioning that from August to read more

Ahold Delhaize announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa for approximately €1.3 billion Enterprise Value. This acquisition has doubled Ahold Delhaize's retail presence in Romania, where it currently operates. read more

Workers at numerous orchid farms in Lam Dong province are diligently getting ready for the most significant flower season of the year: The Lunar New Year (Tet). From early morning till late in the night, the farms are filled with hustle and bustle to meet deadlines for shipments heading to northern provinces. read more

Golden Bee has established a reputation for itself through its international trade of tropical fruits. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the company is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality fruits like durian, longan, jackfruit, passion fruit, and papaya. Their product line also includes vegetables, such as sweet potatoes. read more

India saw a spike in grape orders on New Year's Eve as people embraced a Spanish tradition. The custom involves eating '12 lucky grapes' at midnight, representing good luck for the upcoming year. This trend made grapes one of the most sought-after items in quick commerce. read more

The Yunnan Province, also known as the "Flower Kingdom" in southwest China, has achieved significant advancements in its flower seed industry by developing its own varieties and implementing smart agriculture practices. The provincial capital, Kunming, boasts ideal conditions for flower cultivation due to its geographic location in low latitudes and high... read more

Malaysia has experienced a significant growth in its pineapple export market, with France and New Zealand being the latest countries to join its international client base. According to Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, the chairman of the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board, there has been a substantial increase in exports. read more

Hortifrut Perú has recently achieved a milestone by successfully completing its first blueberry shipment to China through the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay. The shipment, which included 32 containers, arrived in the Asian country on December 18, with the ports of Shanghai and Hong Kong as the targeted destinations. read more

China: Alibaba to sell Sun Art stake to DCP for $1.6 billion China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has announced its agreement to sell its majority stake in the hypermarket chain Sun Art Retail Group to Chinese private equity firm DCP Capital for HK$12.298 billion ($1.58 billion). Source: reuters.com. DESPAR Italia wins Retailer read more

Popyt na bataty gwałtownie wzrósł w Izraelu, na Zachodnim Brzegu oraz w Strefie Gazy podczas obecnego mokrego i zimnego zimy. Guy David, szef Stowarzyszenia Przemysłu Batatowego Izraela, mówi: "Popyt zimowy idzie dobrze. Jak dotąd wygląda to dobrze, głównie dzięki kolorowym batatom. read more

W Auckland, Nowa Zelandia, pojedyncza samica orientalnej muchy owocowej została odkryta w pułapce do monitorowania znajdującej się w ogrodzie w Papatoetoe, co skłoniło do natychmiastowych działań ze strony Biosecurity New Zealand. Pomimo izolowanego znaleziska, bez dalszych wykryć w otaczających 187 pułapkach. read more

South African apple exporters claim they are prepared to capitalize on fresh opportunities in Thailand following their reinstatement in the market. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie celu eksportu bananów w wysokości 1 miliarda dolarów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

In contrast to the production surplus in MY 2023/24, total citrus production is expected to decrease by 36 percent in MY 2024/25 to around 5 million metric tons (MMT) due to excessive heat during the blooming period and drought conditions during the harvest period. read more