A cherry from the Japanese prefecture of Yamagata in western Japan was auctioned for 100,000 yen (590 euros) at a market in Tokyo. The cherry belongs to the Yamagata Benio variety, which was introduced to the market last year and is known for its large size and vibrant red color. read more

On three stages and over three days, expert speakers will provide the best combination of strategic insights and practical tips for business success in Asia. read more

Mehmet Akın Doğan, head of the Agriculture Chamber of Adana Yüreğir, said: "The fact that the UEFA European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per hectare. If the read more

India plays a leading role in mango production, which aims to encourage traders to support the import and distribution of Indian mangoes in South Africa. read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, particularly those situated on the Black Sea. This marks the first time container shipments have resumed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. read more

The citrus export season in South Africa is gaining momentum, with volumes gradually increasing after a slightly slower start. According to Sarel Joubert, Managing Director of the exporter In2Fruit, "the season is going well, and we are shipping to various countries, including the UK, Europe, Canada, Russia, and." read more

Aiming to tackle a labor shortage, Israeli officials have approved a quota of 92,000 foreign workers to fill positions in agriculture, industry, hotels, and restaurants, as announced by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday. This represents the first instance of Israel allowing foreign workers specifically for the restaurant industry. read more

Specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor have been in discussions with representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India regarding the supply of fruits and vegetables to Russia. New Delhi has expressed a desire to broaden the range of exported goods. Specifically, the read more

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated measures against corruption and unlawful practices in India's agricultural horticulture sector, a step applauded by the farming community. Farmers are now urging the CBI to also look into the unauthorized import of apples and other products. read more

Lopburi, a Thai town overrun by around 2,500 wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture and relocate the animals using cages baited with tropical fruit. Recent conflicts between monkeys and humans have led to this decision. Authorities aim to trap the monkeys, conduct health checks, sterilize them, and then transfer them to a new location. read more

Jak donieśli eksperci EastFruit, biznes owocowo-warzywny Uzbekistanu otrzymał niespodziewany cios w maju 2024 roku w postaci minimalnych cen eksportowych dla świeżych produktów rolnych, co znacznie pogorszyło warunki i możliwości eksportu warzyw i owoców. Możemy już read more

W poszukiwaniu rozwiązania problemu braku pracowników, izraelscy urzędnicy zatwierdzili kwotę 92 000 cudzoziemców do pracy w rolnictwie, przemyśle, hotelach i restauracjach - poinformował we wtorek Urząd Premiera Izraela. Jest to po raz pierwszy, kiedy Izrael zezwolił na zatrudnienie cudzoziemców w branży restauracyjnej. read more

The social and economic impact of fruit, unfortunately, is shrinking, but there are cases where a single fruit can change the fortunes of entire countries: as in the case of the Durian. Recently, New York Times journalist Thomas Fuller wrote about this curious fruit: read more

The Australian company BGP International has supply partners worldwide, including unique supply arrangements in Australia. The company supplies a variety of fruits, but specializes in citrus and grapes. The Egyptian citrus season is coming to a close, and it has not been an easy one for them. read more

Nowa Zelandia is recognized as the leading exporter of kiwifruit, a fruit known for its unique taste, green flesh, and nutritional content. This position is a result of the country's significant contribution to the global market, where it plays a vital role. In 2022, the international kiwifruit read more

The thirty-one-year-old Indian origin man, Satnam Singh, did not make it. On Monday afternoon, he was involved in a terrible work accident at a farm in Borgo Santa Maria, on the outskirts of Latina, where he lost his arm in a plastic wrapping machine accident. read more

In Baku, fruit prices have increased significantly, with the average cost rising from around $2 to $5, according to reports from both vendors and consumers. This surge is linked to factors like adverse weather conditions and an increase in exports to Russia. Vahid Ahmadov, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on… read more

A decade ago, Eurofruit reported on declining grape exports. In 2006, 7,000 tons were exported, but by 2010, the number had dropped to 5,000 tons, and by 2014, it further decreased to 3,000 tons. The reasons for this decline were diverse, including unfavorable exchange rates and seasonal EU import taxes. read more