Asia & Oceania

During the Millennium Block Field Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) presented two citrus varieties at their Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) that have demonstrated resistance to Huanglongbing (HLB) and continue to thrive. read more

HortEx Vietnam 2025 - the 7th International Exhibition & Conference for Horticultural and Floricultural Production and Processing Technology in Vietnam, is coming back. This event will bring together industry players and experts to present the latest innovations and sustainable practices in Vietnam's horticulture sector. read more

Benin, kraj leżący w zachodniej Afryce, eksportuje swoje ananasy praktycznie wyłącznie do Francji. Za tą szczególnością kryje się czynnik logistyczny, który ogranicza eksporterów do jednego rynku eksportowego. Edouard Choubiyi, menedżer firmy Les Fruits Tropicaux, opisuje produkcję ananasów w kraju: "Sugarloaf" read more

The mangosteen, also known as the 'Queen of fruits,' is grown in plantations for Minyaci Kehidupan Indonesia. These plantations are primarily located in Padang, Sumatra, as well as Purwakarta and Sukabumi in Java, covering approximately 4,200 hectares combined. "We are capable of supplying up to 32 tons." read more

India experienced growth in the export value of fruits and vegetables, amounting to $1.8 billion during the financial year 2023-24, despite a decrease in volume to 3.91 million tons. The country also saw an 8% increase in floriculture exports, reaching $208 million, with a slight reduction in volume. read more

Popyt na ziemniaki w handlu detalicznym wzrósł w północnej Europie i Wielkiej Brytanii z powodu chłodniejszych warunków pogodowych, ze szczególnym wzrostem popytu na ziemniaki do obierania, ponieważ sektor usług gastronomicznych przygotowuje się na okres świąteczny. Pomimo terminowej zbioru, przeciętne plony, zwłaszcza dla później zasianych,

Retail demand for potatoes has increased in Northern Europe and the UK due to colder weather conditions, with a particular rise in demand for peeling produce as the food service sector prepares for the Christmas period. Despite a timely harvest, average yields, especially for later planted read more

In Punjab, Pakistan, the price of tomatoes has significantly increased, reaching up to Rs700 ($3.18) per kilogram in certain areas. Specifically, Sialkot reported tomato prices at Rs700 ($3.18) per kg, while the prices in Rawalpindi and Lahore were noted at Rs400 ($1.82) and Rs300 ($1.36) per kg. read more

Strawberries from Dandong, China, hit the market in early October, earlier than the previous year. However, the supply at the beginning of the season is lower compared to previous years, resulting in a 10%-15% increase in prices and an enhancement in overall quality. Mr. Ma Tingdong, from Dandong Shengye Berry, mentioned that the early harvest has been beneficial. read more

The National Management Group (NMG), consisting of representatives from all Australian governments and affected industry signatories to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD), has released an official statement detailing the approved National Response Plan for eradicating tomato brown rugose. read more

The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has announced that its first banana export train of the season has departed from Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai, as reported by India Shipping News. read more

For Chile and Argentina, it is the Latin American countries that are gaining importance, while for South Africa and New Zealand, it is the Asian countries. In the case of South African apples, there is also an increasing demand from their African neighbors. read more

French kiwis have entered a market that is still well supplied with New Zealand origin this year. It has been a challenging transition, but one that should intensify this week with the end of the Dutch season. "Up until now, there have been very few switches, because retailers were bound by read more

Gardeners are busy planting and taking care of flowers that they hope to supply during Tet 2025, the Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29, 2025. This year, many farmers are maintaining the same quantity as in previous years, while also planting many new types of flowers to meet the demand. read more

Wensu County, located in Aksu, Xinjiang, is a famous "hometown of apples" in China. The county cultivates 131,000 mu of apples. The region benefits from ample sunlight and a significant temperature fluctuation between day and night. Combined with the pure meltwater from glaciers, the sandy soil has produced a renowned variety of apple known as "ice sugar heart". read more

Silal, a prominent agri-food and technology entity in Abu Dhabi, has formed a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, a leading organization in China that focuses on vegetable seed breeding and the counter-seasonal vegetable industry chain. This collaboration is expected to read more

A few days ago, analysts at EastFruit reported that vegetable and fruit exporters are rejecting contracts to supply their products to Russia due to increasing currency risks. This is happening just as demand for these products is beginning to increase rapidly. read more

Taiwan's Miaoli County is preparing for the strawberry season, with the harvest in Dahu Township expected to start in mid-December after being delayed by late-season typhoons. A press conference held by the Miaoli County Government highlighted the beginning of the season and introduced a lineup of. read more

The 3rd Bougainvillea Innovation Conference took place from November 22nd to 25th in Xiamen, Fujian, China. Over 230 representatives from 102 universities, research institutes, and enterprises from 16 provinces participated in the event, which centered on the industrialization and breeding of. read more

Besides its established success in Huelva, RedSayra is also yielding good results in other countries such as Italy, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt. The first fruits of this variety have already been observed in pots in these countries, and also in bare root, as is the case in Egypt. This is just the beginning. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is considering issuing additional import clearances for yellow onions due to a decrease in supply caused by recent storms. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. announced the decision to supplement the yellow onion supply. read more