An unusual yellow plant, rarely cultivated in the UK, is flowering at a tourist attraction in Kent for the first time. Hedychium wardii, also known as yellow flowering ginger, was brought from India to England in the 1930s by Frank Kingdon-Ward, who is often referred to as the "last great plant hunter". read more

The campaigns for Lebanese avocados and custard apples are about to start in Lebanon, despite concerns and tension regarding the geopolitical and security situation in the southern part of the country. According to Shadi Kaadan, the CEO of Kaadan Center, production areas and logistics are currently not affected. read more

Japan, which is a crucial market for processed potatoes from the United States, has not yet allowed the import of fresh potatoes from the U.S. The CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC), Kam Quarles, emphasized the importance of the Japanese market for processed and chipping potatoes, but also mentioned the lack of access for fresh potatoes. read more

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, has been officially recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records after the passing of 117-year-old Maria Branyas. Born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Itooka currently lives in a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. She is a former... read more

Fruit specialists at The Custom Plum Company, located in Paarl, have discovered five interspecific plum varieties during their evaluation trials in the Klein-Karoo and Boland regions, according to Jannie Marais. "These varieties are notable for their excellent storage capacity," he mentioned. read more

As reported by the LfL, controls in these border regions have been reinforced with additional traps, and the Austrian Plant Protection Service has also been informed. The Japanese beetle is a notifiable quarantine pest, due to its large number of host plants. read more

Major New Zealand-based grower-marketer, Seeka, plans to showcase its new red Nashi pear at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica before its official launch in 2025. The red-skinned variety is known for its crisp, juicy, and crunchy texture, as well as its appealing taste profile, as noted by Seeka. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has undertaken an ambitious project to expand its supply chain operations in China over the last six years. This endeavor is supported by a partnership with integrated logistics service provider VX Cold Chain to establish the cutting-edge Fresh Hub facility. read more

"Passion for freshness" is the core value of the exporter Thai Best Products (TBP), which supplies seasonal fruits and vegetables to various international markets. TBP operates three packhouses that handle products such as coconut, longan, mango, and other seasonal fruits like rambutan. read more

The classification as a subspecies of plum, however, took place only in the middle of the 20th century under the scientific name "Prunus domestica subspecies syriaca", as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In colloquial language, this yellow plum variety is referred to as read more

As blueberries become more popular among health-conscious consumers in India, the Union agriculture ministry has issued a directive stating that blueberries imported from Poland must come from orchards registered with Poland's National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO). This measure aims to read more

At a recent meeting at Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), Minister Angel Manero Campos and the Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Deng Xiaogang, discussed the importance of agricultural cooperation between the two countries. read more

The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) estimates that the agricultural sector of the Valencian Community has suffered direct and indirect losses totaling more than 400 million euros.

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Angie Munroe, Bob Steinlage, and Michele Roman have joined the team at McHutchison & Vaughan. Angie is the new Eastern Michigan sales representative for McHutchison & Vaughan. With over 18 years of industry experience, Angie brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. She earned a bachelor's degree in Horticulture from Purdue. read more

This week in the fruit market, New Zealand apples and South African oranges continue to arrive in limited quantities, driving up prices. According to traders, the price of New Zealand apples has risen by more than 10% compared to two weeks ago, making them relatively expensive. South African oranges are also in short supply. read more

"We collaborate with partners to go beyond just research. Together, we ensure that JPFA members, which include growers, suppliers, and individuals, have a thorough understanding of vertical farming before they embark on any projects. Our goal is to bridge the gap between science and corporations," says Eri Hayashi, President of. read more

Thailand has seen a significant rise in fruit and vegetable imports from Vietnam, with the value reaching US$123 million in the first seven months of 2024, marking a 70% increase from the previous year. This growth has positioned Thailand as the fourth largest market for Vietnamese products. read more

Po nawiązaniu protokołu dotyczącego wymagań fitosanitarnych, Malezja rozpoczęła eksport świeżych durianów do Chin 24 sierpnia. Ten rozwój miał miejsce dwa miesiące po podpisaniu porozumienia między Malezją a Chinami mającego na celu ułatwienie handlu tym owocem. Wiceminister Rolnictwa. read more

Kate Scott has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ). With 20 years of experience in agribusiness, Ms. Scott brings significant expertise in resource management, environmental policy, planning, and stakeholder engagement to her new role. She currently serves as an executive in the organization. read more

Rząd Indonezji aktywnie stara się o zgodę od Chin na wprowadzenie indonezyjskich durianów na chiński rynek. Chiny, znane z dużego spożycia durianów, stanowią znaczącą szansę rynkową dla Dżakarty. Indonezyjscy urzędnicy prowadzą rozmowy. read more