Blue Whale took advantage of the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid to showcase the different varieties of apples and pears that the cooperative produces. Among them was the Kissabel®, an apple resulting from a natural hybridization between the Gala and original Georgian varieties. This is amazing. read more

Post-harvest handling and quality control problems have been recognized as major obstacles in exporting durians, especially to China. Emmanuel Belviz, the president of the Davao City Durian Industry Council (DCDIC), addressed these issues during the Business Matters media forum. read more

During the India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was humorously caught eating papaya on live TV. When the camera zoomed in on him, Shukla quickly put his fork down, trying to act as if nothing had happened, even keeping food in his mouth without chewing until... read more

The governor's office of the Taliban in Kandahar has reported that the region has exported around 23,000 tons of grapes and 7,000 tons of figs this year. The main destinations for grape exports have been India and Pakistan. The figs were exported over the last two months. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy ceny bananów w Rosji spadły z 1,66 do 1,24 dolara za kilogram z powodu malejącego popytu. Jednakże ten spadek jest tymczasowy, a ceny mają wzrosnąć w ciągu następnego miesiąca. Głównym powodem obecnej sytuacji są wyzwania w Ekwadorze, głównym dostawcy bananów do Rosji. read more

A labor strike started by cargo transport workers at Chittagong, Bangladesh's busiest and largest seaport, has caused operational disruptions since Oct. 22. The workers are demanding that employers provide them with identity cards. The strike is scheduled to end by 06:00 on Oct. 23. read more

W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Producer Natagri was among a delegation of Lebanese companies that had to cancel its participation in the Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid due to Israeli airstrikes affecting a significant portion of the country. read more

The New Zealand apple company Rockit Global has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for the Kung Fu Panda Franchise from DreamWorks Animation. read more

"The decision was made because the responsible Kazakh authorities failed to take measures to ensure the phytosanitary safety of products on Russian territory," Rosselkhoznadzor stated last week. The regulatory authority shared." read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

As Dashain comes to an end, Nepalis are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Tihar, a festival marked primarily by flowers and lights. During Tihar, it is tradition for sisters to decorate their brothers with garlands and perform the Bhai Tika ceremony. With Tihar approaching, there is a noticeable increase in demand. read more

Carl van de Wiel from Agro Centre Holland notes that the demand for red onions is currently very low. "However, this is normal for this time of year, as it is still early in the season. Trade only picked up when India imposed an export ban, allowing for increased activity during this period. This situation is different for yellow onions." read more

Pierwsza dostawa świeżych bananów z Laosu dotarła do Pekinu, stanowiąc kamień milowy w systemie logistyki łańcucha zimnego kolei chińsko-laotańskiej. Przesyłka, przewożona przez pierwszy międzynarodowy pociąg zimnego łańcucha kolejowego, podkreśla potencjał tej linii kolejowej do zwiększenia handlu regionalnego i współpracy.

The first shipment of fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing, marking a milestone in the China-Laos Railway's cold-chain logistics system. The shipment, carried by the railway's first international cold-chain train, highlights the railway's potential to boost regional trade and cooperation. read more

The air is filled with excitement as an auction begins at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Kunming, Yunnan province, located in Southwest China. Giant screens flash with the rhythm of the market, showing the constantly fluctuating prices of freshly-cut flowers. Auctioneers swiftly... read more

BerryQuest International 2025, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, is thrilled to reveal that renowned leadership expert and Antarctic expedition leader Rachael Robertson will be joining as a keynote speaker. The conference is scheduled to be held in Hobart from 24-27 February. read more

Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of… read more

Starting from October 21, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on the import of cut flowers and buds into the Russian Federation. These restrictions will apply to products accompanied by phytosanitary certificates issued by Kazakhstan, mainly for goods originating from countries viewed as unfriendly. Kazakhstan serves as a re-exporter in this context. read more

Od 18 do 20 października odbyła się konferencja branży kwiatowej w Chinach (CFIC) w Wuxi, prowincja Jiangsu. Około 300 firm miało tam stoisko. W hali wystawowej prezentowane były falenopsy, anturium, Ilex verticilata, róże i hortensje, a także importowane tulipany i protea. read more

Ahundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, announced that Afghanistan has exported fresh fruits worth $31 million over the last six months. Afghan products were mainly shipped to China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA. read more