The Government of Kazakhstan, during a session of the Interdepartmental Commission, discussed and decided to impose a ban on the import of apples into the country. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the total apple harvest this year is projected to reach 300,000 tons. In 2024, apple read more

Dehumidification manufacturer, DryGair, has announced two key staff changes in the past months. Shiran Leshem has joined DryGair as CFO, and Hananel Baum was hired as Technical Support Manager. The new CFO is expected to help expand the company's activities. Leshem brings over 10 years of experience in finance and. read more

Key pepper producers from Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, as well as market and technology experts, will be sharing their insights at Rijk Zwaan's sweet pepper seminar on September 3rd. read more

"Our exhibitors and visitors can look forward to meeting with leading buyers and suppliers from around the world and from all levels of the value chain. They will gain valuable insights and learn more about the latest trends from industry experts and thought leaders." read more

The Romanian competition authorities have given the green light. By acquiring the remaining 40% of Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach GmbH, Ganahl AG reportedly strengthens its market leadership in the corrugated packaging sector in Romania. In addition to Sibiu, Rondo operates... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Holland Agri Foods szybko zwiększył eksport do Azji, mówi koordynatorka wsparcia sprzedaży firmy, Lotte Roskam. "Nasz główny produkt to holenderska cebula, która jest doceniana przez klientów z całego kontynentu," zaznacza. "Klienci mogą również się do nas zwrócić w celu..." read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prepared to bring together the global fresh produce industry in Asia once again when it comes back to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

On 26 August, HE Mohamad Bin Sabu, Minister of Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, HE Datuk Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, Secretary General of Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, and HE Suraya Pauzi, Consul General of Malaysia in Guangzhou, visited Joy Wing Mau Group. read more

Turkey's cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is expected to decrease from last year's record, but it is still the third largest on record. Despite the decrease in production, cherry exports are forecasted to reach an all-time high as growers prioritize sales abroad due to higher demand. read more

In the first eight months of the year, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly US$4.6 billion, showing a 29 percent increase from the previous year. Thailand is expected to continue its strong growth in importing these products. According to customs data, Vietnam Fruit. read more

The NFF Horticulture Council has reiterated its demand for stricter government regulations on supermarket trading practices as annual profits are disclosed by the big publicly traded companies. Council chair, Jolyon Burnett, stated that the outcomes would be self-evident, emphasizing that not even a cost-of-living crisis would deter their stance. read more

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine, totaling 1,300 kilos or approximately 2,866 pounds. The operation took place during a traffic stop in Dekalb County. The confiscated drugs were... read more

Chile and India have agreed to collaborate on resolving market access issues for Indian mangoes and pomegranates, and also exploring opportunities to increase trade in various agricultural products. The agreement was reached during bilateral discussions involving Chilean Agriculture Minister Esteban. read more

Heartland grows apples in Nelson, New Zealand, with the majority cultivated on the stony soil of the Waimea plains. This soil composition provides a favorable mix of water and nutrients for the various apple varieties grown. The recent completion of the Waimea Dam guarantees a reliable water supply for the future. "We cultivate approximately 350 hectares." read more

Chile's citrus exports to Japan, primarily focused on lemons, have seen a significant increase. As of week 31, Chile has exported 56,324 tons of lemons, which is 32% more than during the same period in the previous season. Of the lemons exported, 61.9% were sent to the United States, while 34.7% were sent to Asia. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced the approval for the importation of 16,000 metric tons (MT) of yellow onions by the end of the year, due to depleting stocks. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. disclosed the decision following a memorandum from the Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has completed his visit to Japan, where he attended the ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). Before the TICAD officially began, Lamola participated in a business roundtable with Japanese officials. read more

On August 27, the first shipments of tomatoes from Europe arrived in Israel. According to the Ynet portal, the "Rami Levy Shivuk a-Shikma" chain delivered a shipment of tomatoes from Greece, while the "Bihurei Sade" company imported tomatoes from the Netherlands and Poland. The cost of importing read more

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have been harvested and stored. Reports suggest that the amount of fresh pears being exported directly from the production areas after harvesting has increased this season. The stored pears are set to begin their export schedule at the end of August. read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more