China has started the process of destroying the 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries that were in poor condition after the Maersk ship, Saltoro, was stranded in the Pacific for over 20 days. read more

In 2024, Kazakhstan exported 944,400 tons of fresh vegetables, which was a 50% increase compared to 2023. The country's agricultural sector generated over $100 million from these exports. A significant growth area was in potato exports, which increased by 37% to 563,900 tons. The largest shipment was sent to Uzbekistan. read more

Singapore has named a new orchid species after Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly. The naming ceremony was held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on Wednesday as part of their official visit to the city-state, with the Singaporean Prime Minister in attendance. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Chile is currently working on ensuring the access of fresh kiwis to the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is anticipated to inspect and certify protocols in orchards and packing houses in April, as reported by Frutas de Chile. Miguel Canala-Echeverría, the general manager of Frutas de Chile, stated: read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more

At the central market in Chisinau, a wide range of seasonal vegetables has recently become available, with the majority being imported from Turkey. Vendors are selling tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage, however, shoppers are hesitant to make purchases due to high prices and are opting to buy only essential items. read more

Georgia is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for production and export expansion in the next four years. The goal is to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as reported by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This accounted for 22.6% of the nation's total agricultural exports, as reported by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

"We not only use PCR, we create it," says Owen Diller of East Jordan Plastics. "We take containers originally made for and used in the horticulture industry and recycle them into new horticultural containers." Since the early 1960s, this Michigan-based company has been dedicated to reducing waste. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team, led by chief executive Kate Scott, is getting ready to interact with growers at the South Island Agricultural Field Days. HortNZ will be partnering with Potatoes NZ at Site C61, where members of the policy team and the Canterbury regional representative will be present. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

West Godavari District Collector Chadalawada Nagarani was the chief guest at a training program for farmers on floriculture and horticulture value-added products organized by the Horticulture Department on Wednesday. She visited the flower exhibition and inquired about its details. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel. read more

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these fruits entered the market more than ten days earlier than usual. They are currently available in large quantities and are expected to reach peak availability soon. read more

In Romania, the month of March is significant for two important celebrations. On March 1st, there is the traditional "Martisor" celebration, which commemorates the beginning of spring. This is followed by Women's Day on March 8th. These celebrations make March the peak month for the flower business in Romania. According to an analysis conducted by the company Frames, women are read more