Despite the cost-of-living crisis, avocados have remained relatively affordable, and there is a projection of sustained affordability. Australia is expected to produce a record 139,000 tonnes of avocados this year, with production expected to increase over the next five years. However, this surge in... read more

BFG has opened its new warehouse in Savannah, GA. The facility is set to be operational in late fall of 2024. Located at 610 Bloomingdale Road in Bloomingdale, GA, the new warehouse will feature over 150,000 sq ft of increased capacity, advanced technology, new racking, and new equipment. "With this strategic." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has brought together leaders from the produce industry in Australasia to drive discussions on sustainability within the supply chain at two important Sustainability Summits in Australia and New Zealand next week. Delegates from the read more

Edwin van den Nieuwendijk has been appointed as the sales and business development manager for Europe and Asia at Profile® Products. In this position, he will primarily work on advancing the Quick Plug line of bonded growing media for plant propagation. Previously, he also served in a comparable capacity with Quick Plug. read more

The tool aims to provide farmers with a comprehensive, evidence-based decision support system to optimize their nitrogen management practices. By using this tool, farmers can reduce environmental impact, increase efficiency, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices. read more

Steve Barnard has been appointed as the new general manager of Fresh Markets Australia (FMA). read more

Taiwan is a mature market for U.S. fruits. While Taiwan produces peaches domestically, it does not produce nectarines or cherries. Fruit consumption in Taiwan remains stable, with consistent demand for cherries. However, the long-term demand for peaches and nectarines continues to show growth. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be a top exporter of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, as reported by EastFruit. Despite a slight drop in shipments compared to the previous season, Egypt is expected to maintain its second-place position in the overall supplier ranking. read more

Turek's agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transition towards the production of tropical fruits, with promising results driving further growth. Starting with passion fruit, Turkish farmers have successfully expanded their crop selection to include avocados, mangoes, and dragon fruit. read more

W trakcie trwania letniego sezonu cytrusowego z krajów południowej półkuli, nowym gatunkiem pomarańczy krwi z Australii jest odmiana Ippolito. Australijskie eksporty pomarańczy navel, mandarynek i pomarańczy krwi są szeroko dostępne w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Kanadzie. read more

Jeśli chciałbyś dowiedzieć się, jak wygląda dobra pora wzrostu awokado w Nowej Zelandii, to nie musisz szukać dalej niż ostatni okres wiosenny. Długie okresy bezchmurnego nieba, obfitego słońca, stabilnych temperatur, równomiernie rozłożonych opadów deszczu i minimalnej liczby przymrozków wszystko razem stanowiły idealne warunki. read more

MEAG has acquired its first apple orchard in a top-tier apple-growing region in New Zealand on behalf of a client for a total amount in the lower double-digit million NZD range. This investment represents a significant milestone for MEAG's client and marks the beginning of a growth strategy in agriculture in New Zealand. read more

Australias table grape industry will receive an additional five years of market access support to enhance industry sustainability and export efficiency. The initiative is spearheaded by the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) and is funded by the Hort Innovation levy. This project will enable the Australian table grape industry to adjust and improve. read more

Sikkim's state flower, the orchid, made its way to Kashmir after the ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO), ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (ICAR-CITH), and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) jointly organized an event. read more

"Zaspokajanie potrzeb naszych klientów to ciągłe wyzwanie" - mówi Laura Fajardo z De Ruiter Kolumbia. De Ruiter, holenderska firma hodowlana róż z polami testowymi i selekcyjnymi w Europie, Afryce, Ameryce Południowej, Indiach i Chinach, działa w Kolumbii od trzydziestu lat. W 2022 roku, De Ruiter... read more

The initial water release from the Waimea Community Dam proved timely for Vailima Orchards, known for its quality apple production for both domestic and international markets. Matthew Hoddy, a fourth-generation apple grower and business manager at Vailima Orchards, highlighted the importance of the Asian market... read more

Citro Tama Agro is currently harvesting mangosteen from the Medan area of Java, Indonesia. They also cultivate the fruit in West Java, Central Java, East Java, Padang, Medan, and Aceh. Stevan Budi explains, "We harvest mangosteen from November to May in Java Island, and from July to October in Padang, Aceh, and Medan." read more

To jest ten czas w roku, kiedy przedstawiciele przemysłu owocowo-warzywnego udają się do Hongkongu na targi Asia Fruit Logistica. Wydarzenie odbędzie się od 4 do 6 września w AsiaWorld-Expo, Hongkong. Podobnie jak w poprzednich latach, FreshPlaza uruchomi specjalny dział przed wydarzeniem, aby wyróżnić firmy, które biorą w nim udział. read more

Wielkość rynku detalicznego branży kwiatowej w Chinach osiągnęła niemal 200 miliardów juanów w 2022 roku. To było możliwe dzięki wielu miłośnikom roślin. Niektórzy odważnie porzucili swoje dotychczasowe prace, aby zacząć od nowa, nawet spędzając 16 lat na budowaniu wiodącej firmy ogrodniczej w Chinach.Inni mają read more

Mandarin imports in Southeast Asia have experienced a significant increase in the 2023/24 season following two years of decline, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of the current season (July 2023 - May 2024), major importers in the region (excluding Vietnam) brought in just under 440,000 tons of mandarins, marking an 8% rise. read more