The fresh produce industry in Israel continues its harvesting, planting, and exports despite escalating war conditions. Growers, exporters, and importers all share the same sentiment, "We've been operating under these conditions for nearly a year. What has changed now is the rockets reaching." read more

A project aimed at enhancing the quality of Australian melons is "progressing well" in its efforts to assist growers in meeting the industry's new minimum maturity standards established last year. Besides ensuring that melons satisfy the taste preferences of Australians, the project also aims to read more

W niedawno opublikowanym badaniu w czasopiśmie PLoS ONE, badacze zidentyfikowali szeroki zakres różnorodności wśród dzikich gatunków bananów na kontynencie Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. To badanie, przeprowadzone poprzez rozległe prace terenowe w Tajlandii, Wietnamie, Laosie i Mjanmie, ujawniło liczne nieudokumentowane gatunki. read more

The Kent mango variety is gaining popularity in the Asian market due to its sweetness and quality. Exporting to Asia is beneficial, but it comes with higher logistics costs, primarily due to the requirement of maintaining precise cold storage conditions for long-distance shipments. read more

On September 26th, the community of Guaranda (Ecuador) received a water filter system from Semidor, NUF Filtration, and the Israeli Embassy in Ecuador. According to Edison Jerez (general manager at Semidor), the filter, originally developed by NUF Filtration, uses an advanced technology. read more

Belgian exporters are currently preparing programs for the upcoming Conference pear season and getting shipments ready for global markets, including Asia, as reported by Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley. "The fruit quality is good this season," he says, "better than last year. Everything is on track for a successful export season." read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

Nowa Zelandia uzyskała dostęp do rynku w Korei dla borówki, co otwiera nowe możliwości eksportu dla krajowego przemysłu borówkowego. read more

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has refused to approve the merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island, preventing them from becoming a single national grocery entity. read more

Bard Valley Natural Delights recently hosted 15 customers from across North America and Australia for its annual harvest tour on September 9-11 in Yuma, Arizona. The event offered attendees a hands-on experience of the Medjool date harvest, as well as an insider's view of the brand. read more

Beautiful imported flowers like tulips and lilies are now more affordable due to the stronger Malaysian ringgit, but there is low demand for them as there are no major festivals happening currently. "Imagine being able to buy fresh flowers at a lower price for the same quantity." A box of imported flowers now costs around 20% less. read more

The City Government of Tagum, in collaboration with the Tagum City Tourism Arts and Culture Council Inc., the Floriculture Industry of Davao Inc. (Fidi), and the Tagum City Garden Club, will host the International Floriculture Congress 2024. This event aims to promote the vibrant floriculture industry. read more

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has proposed that China expand market access for Vietnamese agricultural products, such as citrus fruits, custard apples, and rose apples. This proposal was put forward during a meeting on September 30 in Beijing with Chinese Vice. read more

Ze względu na niekorzystną równowagę handlową z Chinami, Rosja doświadcza wzrostu liczby kontenerów, zwłaszcza w okresach zwiększonej liczby chińskich eksportów. Spowodowało to nadmiar pustych kontenerów w Moskwie i innych kluczowych węzłach transportowych, jak donosi RZD-partner. Spedytorzy, stając w obliczu tej sytuacji. read more

The sweet potato harvest in Israel is ongoing, with a "great yield," but shortages are expected due to increasing demand from neighboring countries. Guy David, Head of Israel's Sweet Potato Industry Association, stated, "We have great yields and good crops." He also mentioned that they have workers from Thailand. read more

The heavy rainfall in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan last week has caused significant damage to local agriculture. Fields that were just starting to recover from the effects of the January 1 earthquake have now been inundated by heavy rain. Farmers who have been affected by this natural disaster expressed their distress. read more

W okresie od stycznia do sierpnia tego roku, Gruzja importowała winogrona o wartości ponad 3 miliony dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2,8% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku. W 2023 roku kraj importował winogrona o wartości 2,9 miliona dolarów. W tym roku Gruzja pozyskała winogrona od następujących dziesięciu głównych dostawców. read more

Ten raport USDA skupia się na corocznej produkcji i konsumpcji orzechów drzew w Turcji. Produkcja pistacji w Turcji w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 ma szansę osiągnąć nowy rekord z powodu wielu czynników. Oczekuje się większych wolumenów produkcji i większych niż zwykle zapasów na początek sezonu. read more

Lychees in Australia heavily rely on pollination services provided by a variety of insects, with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) playing a crucial role. A report from 2024 highlights that 80% of the lychee crop yield depends on the pollination services of both managed and wild bees. read more

Beijing Supreme Court ruled in favor of Deroose Plants, a member of Plantum, in a case against a Guangdong infringer of Bromeliad varieties. Deroose Plants stated: "This sets a crucial legal precedent, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property in fostering innovation. read more