On October 24, the province of Tien Giang witnessed the first shipment of fresh coconuts to China, a joint effort between the Department of Industry and Trade of Tien Giang and Fado iExport Joint Stock Company. The event took place at Hung Thinh Phat Cooperative in Cho Gao district. Mr. Pham read more

In Norbugang, Pemagatshel, Bhutan, there is a significant transition happening among local farmers from cultivating mandarin orchards to engaging in dairy farming. This shift is a result of the negative effects of citrus greening disease on orange production. Dawa, an experienced orange farmer, has witnessed a drastic decrease in his income as the output of his orchard has declined due to this disease. read more

Kiedy chodzi o uprawę kwiatów, wszystko zależy od czasu. Producentka kwiatów z Gisborne, Kate Briant, zamieniła jedną karierę skoncentrowaną na wyrobach nietrwałych w sektorze ogrodnictwa, na jeszcze bardziej czasochłonny produkt. "Kiedy kwiat jest gotowy, jest gotowy," powiedziała w programie Country Life. "To nie jest tak jak z... read more

Dounan Flower Market, located in the Chenggong district of Kunming city in China's southwestern Yunnan province, is the largest fresh-cut flower trading market in Asia and a crucial center for Yunnan's floral industry. It handles over 80% of the fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan and neighboring regions. read more

Negotiations are in progress for Cambodia to start exporting durian to the Chinese market, as confirmed by Ngin Chhay, Director General of the General Department of Agriculture. The discussions have advanced to a stage where the required export documentation has been submitted for review by the authorities. read more

Taiwan imports over 135,000 metric tons of apples annually, with domestic supply accounting for less than one percent. It is expected that in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, Taiwan's apple imports will increase to 145,000 metric tons, while domestic supply remains stable at 1250 metric tons. The United States and New Zealand are the main suppliers, with Japan following closely behind. read more

Uzbekistan has partnered with South Korea's TMS Global Group to introduce new grape varieties with the aim of increasing local production using advanced agricultural technologies. The Agency for Plant Protection and Quarantine has announced that this collaboration will focus on the. read more

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), emphasized the potential for Thailand's exports to exceed the 2% growth target for the year, with projections suggesting a possible increase to a new peak of $290 billion. read more

The Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta has been acknowledged for its growing coconut industry, with nine specified cultivation zones spanning more than 1,240 hectares and two packaging plants recently given permission to export fresh coconuts to China. This progress comes after receiving approval from China's General Administration. read more

Scales Corporation Limited announces that China Resources Enterprise Limited has sold their 14.83% stake in Scales. The sale was facilitated by Craigs Investment Partners and involved several institutional and retail investors from New Zealand and Australia. Andy Borland, Managing Director of Scales, confirmed the transaction. read more

Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port. read more

Senior managers at Zespri Europe have held meetings with high-ranking Italian government officials to discuss the future commercial relationships of the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer with producer organizations in Italy. read more

According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Taiwanese apple imports are projected to increase to 145,000 tons in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, while domestic production will remain stable at 1,250 tons. The United States and New Zealand are... read more

SanLucar has been awarded the 'Rising Brand Award 2024' by Singapore's DFI Retail Group. Only 10 months after entering the Asian market, SanLucar is already collaborating with chosen retail partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Central China. read more

This 23-year-old woman, who comes from a fruit farm in Hegnau, Bavaria, near Wasserburg on Lake Constance, represents one of the most important German apple-growing regions: The fruit-growing area on Lake Constance extends from Lindau in Bavaria to Tettnang, Ravensburg, and Überlingen. read more

One of Australia's leading pineapple producers, Piñata Farms, has started harvesting at its farm in the Mareeba area of the Far North Queensland growing region. read more

South Australian growers can now test for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) without having to send samples out of state. read more

Exports of vegetables from Bangladesh have experienced a substantial decline over the past three fiscal years, dropping from 60,000 tonnes to 14,000 tonnes. This decrease is due to various factors such as the presence of chemicals in the produce, rising production costs, and transportation expenses within the country... read more

Armin Rehberg expressed his gratitude to all professionals at SanLucar involved in the launch of the multinational firm in Singapore. "We are very proud and grateful for this award," he said.

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"An meeting was held in Rome in recent weeks at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between Undersecretary Giorgio Silli and the European leaders of Zespri, the New Zealand multinational company that is a world leader in the marketing of kiwifruit, to share perspectives." read more