Asia & Oceania

Giuseppe Romanini is the new President of the OI Pomodoro da Industria Nord Italia, the interprofessional organization that brings together all the PO-producer organizations and processing companies in northern Italy. The new President was elected during the General Assembly of members. read more

The kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have overwhelmingly approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), allowing for the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over a six-year period in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The decision was supported by the majority of producers. read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

Kunming, located in southwest China and known as the "Spring City," has emerged as a bustling center for flower production, drawing entrepreneurs from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. One such entrepreneur is Christopher Chen, a second-generation businessman who has successfully elevated his family's orchid business to new levels of success. read more

New Zealand kiwi producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), agreeing to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The allocation and... read more

As part of the efforts to strengthen the export of Colombian flowers to Japan and Korea, Asocolflores organized a tour with Colombian flower growers to these countries between November 11th and 15th, 2024. During the tour, it was possible to see the diversity of colors, shapes, textures, and read more

The upcoming ASEAN Landscape & Gardening Expo will be held at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand from September 2-4, 2025. The expo is co-organized by the Thai Association of Landscape Architects, COMPASS Exhibition, and Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group. read more

In an address to the Indian Parliament, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, revealed that apple imports are subject to a 50% customs duty, in line with the maximum allowed rate set by the World Trade Organization. This clarification was made in response to inquiries from. read more

Verita Holland, an exporter of exotic and soft fruit to Turkey based in Ridderkerk, is currently experiencing one of the busiest weeks of the year. "This is traditionally a very busy week for us, with long hours," says Muhammet Cakir. Turkish supermarkets are Verita Holland's largest customers. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth market analysis of fruit and vegetable prices from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. This analysis is based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. Key highlights for this week include information on apple prices. read more

April 2024 started off with a challenge as Royal FloraHolland reported a €17 million loss in their 2023 annual report. However, the month also brought more than just financial updates. Highlights included the Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan and visits to 115 greenhouses across the Netherlands. read more

W Malezji Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) wezwała rząd do zawieszenia eksportu lokalnych produktów do końca pory deszczowej, powołując się na niedobór, który spowodował wzrost cen owoców i warzyw. Badania CAP wskazują na wzrost cen kilku produktów.

In Malaysia, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to suspend the export of local produce until the end of the monsoon season, citing a shortage that has led to increased prices for fruits and vegetables. CAP's surveys indicate a rise in prices for several items. read more

The war in the Middle East and the resulting problems in the Suez Canal are redirecting exports that were destined for Asian and Middle Eastern countries towards other markets. This is the case for the company based in Murcia. read more

Denmark: Dagrofa plans to invest DKK 1.3 billion in a new three-year growth strategy. Danish retailer Dagrofa has unveiled a new strategy called Gro'27 - Growth Our Way, aimed at strengthening its presence in retail, foodservice, and logistics. Dagrofa will be making investments totaling DKK 1.3 billion over the next three years. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Department of Crop Production, Vietnam Gardening Association, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hoa Binh province, along with related entities and Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper, organized a forum on December 6. The main focus was on enhancing the. read more

The Philippines currently has an ample supply of red onions, with an inventory of almost 45,000 metric tons (MT) as of the end of November, guaranteeing availability until mid-February next year. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) disclosed that as of November 29, the stock of fresh red onions and... read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines have established a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the implementation of the KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) program and the Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). The... read more

On December 4th, Deroose Plants organized a Labeau Phalaenopsis open day in Shanghai. Labeau is a collaborative brand created by three orchid companies: Germany's HARK, the Dutch Phalaenopsis young plant nursery Sion, and Belgium's Microflor. Deroose Plants is the exclusive partner for Labeau in Asia. read more

"The journey of iCsquared GmbH in Azerbaijan began with a speech by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev at the 'Strategic Outlook: Eurasia' session during the World Economic Forum 2018, where he encouraged us to consider Azerbaijan as a hub for the CIS and GCC regions. Additionally, the meeting with President Aliyev..." read more

Renowned Indian actress and activist Rajshri Deshpande emphasized the importance of sustainable flower farming in Nagaland and pledged to promote the state's flowers in Maharashtra and other regions. Deshpande made this promise during her visit to the Mini Flower Market organized by the... read more