The sales campaign started in October, as RedPop® returned to the Asian markets. In Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and India, the sales points shone in vibrant red and skillfully showcased the small apple during in-store tastings. read more

Despite these successes, the season left a bitter aftertaste. The first few weeks started off well, and the response at many markets was satisfactory. However, as the season progressed, the situation became increasingly complicated. The Chinese market, from which more than 90% read more

The Kowhai is expected to arrive in Shanghai at the end of March. Zespri's second chartered ship of the season - the Oriental Iris - also sails to Tokyo in week 11, where the season is in full swing. read more

The leading New Zealand retail co-op Foodstuffs held its annual National Partnership Awards on 5 March, recognizing the contributions of its supplier partners. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed from the Port of Tauranga, bound for Shanghai. The vessel, Kowhai—named by Zespri in 2020—is carrying approximately 1.2 million trays, or 5,400 tonnes, of SunGold kiwifruit, along with 16 containers. read more

The Russian government is considering adding bananas to the list of agricultural crops, which would allow producers to qualify for state support measures. Sergey Izmalkov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Stavropol Territory, mentioned, "The question of categorizing bananas as agricultural products... read more

An experiment was carried out on potted Anthuriums (dwarf potted varieties of Anthurium andraeanum) at the Biotechnology and Tissue Culture Center premises as part of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to investigate the impact of foliar spray of various nutrients... read more

Apart from Yunnan province, Zhangzhou in Fujian province is another important plant production center in China, with exports steadily increasing. Official data shows that the export value of flowers and seedlings from Zhangzhou exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars in 2024. Here, we have a chrysanthemum grower. read more

HortEx Vietnam has ended! The 7th edition of this leading B2B platform for horticulture and floriculture in Vietnam concluded today. Our editor was present at the event, capturing all its highlights, and we will be releasing our usual photo report on Monday, March 17. Here's a sneak peek below! read more

She is small and sweet, but has a rebellious spirit to change the rules of the category: RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack, continues to win over consumers and increase sales in Europe and Asia. read more

Plum markets have not reached the same levels as they were last year, but according to Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a specialized stonefruit exporter, the 2023/2024 season was exceptionally good. "Prices this year will not reach the same heights as last year, and that is due to a combination of factors." read more

Imported stone fruits, grapes, and apples continue to be the most popular categories in the import market. New Zealand apple shipments have seen a significant increase, with the volumes of recent arrivals much higher than those during the same period last year. However, traders note that market demand has not matched this growth. read more

A comprehensive report by Nanyang Technological University’s NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies highlights Morocco’s emergence as a leading force in regenerative agriculture across Africa. The study presents new opportunities for Asian agribusiness firms to contribute to strengthening the agricultural sector in the region. read more

The saga of the Chilean cherry containers blocked in the port of Nansha, China, has come to an end, as highlighted by the Argentinian news outlet mnews.com. After weeks of uncertainty, Chinese authorities have decided that all the fruit contained in the 1,300 containers, which was compromised, read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes will be significantly lower. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, largely due to the weather. read more

RedPop, the apple-shaped snack, continues to increase its sales in Europe and Asia. After the growth of this year, the plan is to double the quantities by 2028. The rebellious snack targeting young people. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

La República reported that on March 12th, China began transporting the cargo from the port of Nansha to initiate the disposal process. It is expected that the relocation will take several days. read more

However, it is still too early to quantify the full extent of the damages. "For many producers, these were challenging days. The top priority now is safety, followed by cleanup efforts. Once conditions allow, an assessment of crop losses will be made." read more

Leaders from Japan's fresh produce and food industries had the opportunity to experience the finest of Australian horticulture at a showcase dinner in Tokyo on March 11. read more