A village in Yongde County, Lincang City, in the southwest of Yunnan Province, China, offers a breathtaking sight: meticulously arranged rows of blooming Rosa chinensis, also known as the Chinese rose, spreading out like a sea of flowers. Despite its abundant germplasm resources, Yongde has long been read more

NZPPI has recently issued an open letter to the garden retail industry, urging stakeholders to take action against two critical Government proposals that could severely restrict access to imported plant material in New Zealand. The proposals, if adopted, threaten to impact the availability and diversity of plant material in the country. read more

Na konferencji Federacji Farmerów Hydroponicznych w Melbourne założyciel firmy Powerplants Australia P/L, Carl van Loon, został uhonorowany nagrodą za jego przywództwo i wkład w branżę trwający 30 lat, włączając w to jego czas jako prezydent HFF. "Gratulacje, Carl, z tego powodu". read more

W Nowej Zelandii plantatorzy awokado stawiają czoła wyzwaniom związanym z malejącymi cenami awokado odmiany Hass w ciągu ostatnich trzech lat. Wprowadzenie odmiany awokado GEM™ stanowi potencjalny zwrot akcji, jest ona promowana jako odmiana premium i sprzedawana wyłącznie online po cenie 3,80 USD za sztukę. CEO firmy Seeka, read more

The 2024 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit), hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA) and the China Fruit Marketing Association (CFMA), and organized by Shanghai Maoheng Exhibition Co., Ltd., will take place. read more

The harvest of Shine Muscat grapes in Shaanxi, China is about to begin, and a significant number of merchants are closely monitoring the situation. Reports indicate that demand is notably higher than in previous years. "The harvest in Shaanxi's Shine Muscat production area is expected to start..." read more

Geopolitical tensions, such as the Israel-Hamas war, are still a significant risk factor for brands. In the era of social media, brand boycotts due to geopolitical tensions are becoming more frequent. Additionally, consumers in Southeast Asia are more prone to boycotting brands compared to consumers in other regions. read more

Foodbank SA & NT distributed over two million kilograms of fresh fruit and vegetables, valued at more than $12 million, to those in need during the last financial year. This record amount was made possible thanks to the partnership between Foodbank SA & NT and the South... read more

Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong." read more

T&G Global has released its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2024, which the New Zealand group said showed "solid progress" in delivering its strategy as it recovered from the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit Australian retail shelves after more than five years of development by growers and plant breeding experts.  read more

Explore the export opportunities for fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco within three days through the 'FAO/EBRD Project: Food Security Package SEMED – Diversifying and Adding Value to Export Markets'! After a successful kick-off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, we are now moving southeast and extending an invitation. read more

AUSVEG, Australia's national peak industry body representing vegetable, potato, and onion growers, will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica this year along with 12 Australian growers who export their products. AUSVEG is owned and operated by growers, who contribute to one third of Australia's horticulture industry output valued at $5.8 billion. read more

The Yangshan peach production season in Jiangsu, China, is coming to a close. This year has been challenging for Yangshan peaches, with production significantly affected. Consistent heavy rainfall, followed by prolonged high temperatures, has resulted in a noticeable decrease in output, with smaller fruits. read more

Po wprowadzeniu embarga handlowego na Izrael przez Turcję w maju, zauważono znaczącą zmianę w dynamice eksportu, a Palestyna pojawiła się jako istotny partner handlowy. Wartość handlu między Turcją a Palestyną wzrosła z 10 milionów dolarów w lipcu poprzedniego roku do... read more

Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia... read more

Hishtil supplies young plants to professional and home growers worldwide. Their product range includes various vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants, both edible and decorative. Hishtil operates in Israel, Europe, the USA, and Africa. read more

Janusz Kawęczyński, owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia about ten years ago had a significant impact on their business. Before the embargo, they used to export 70% of their produce to Russia. read more

At present, nursery owners and workers are busy growing seedlings and plants of various vegetables, fruits, and flowers during the current season throughout the region, including its extensive Barind tract. Traditionally, this period is crucial for the nursery business. read more

The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more