Schisandra berries, also known as Chinese magnolia vine, are slowly gaining recognition among health enthusiasts and phytopharmacology experts for their unique healing properties. The growing trend towards a healthy lifestyle is promoting Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), referred to as Wu Wei Zi in Asia. read more

A pro cycling event started the race in an unusual way by beginning from inside a Spanish supermarket. Stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana kicked off in Jerez de la Frontera, with riders gearing up for a challenging 185.5km journey to Yunquera. However, what really grabbed the attention of viewers were the pre-race antics, as riders lined up next to a supermarket. read more

W samym sercu autonomicznego regionu Ujgurów Xinjiang w Chinach zakorzenia się rewolucja w uprawie pomidorów, prezentująca przyszłość inteligentnego rolnictwa. Xinjiang, znany jako "Złota Kraina" ze względu na idealne warunki do uprawy pomidorów, posiada ponad 80% obszaru uprawy pomidorów w Chinach, a w nim hrabstwo Manasi. read more

The CEO Michael Franks stated that the kiwi volume has recovered after two difficult seasons. "In New Zealand, our fruit production increased by 17 million trays, a 53% growth compared to 2023, and our Australian production also experienced an improvement." read more

I’m no stranger to seeing insane prices for fruit in China. Throughout the year, we can see local cherries selling for well over US$70 a kilogram, US$100 square watermelons from Japan, US$40 for a single bunch of locally grown Shine Muscat grapes, and many other mind-boggling prices for. read more

China's leading fruit retail chain, Pagoda, views Asia Fruit Logistica as a valuable platform for connecting with the global fruit industry. The retailer plans to use this opportunity to showcase its accomplishments from the past year during the event. read more

Sydney-based Umall Asian Supermarket has acquired Delish Deliveries with the goal of combining the strengths of both companies to provide a better shopping experience for customers throughout the region. read more

Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka has released its unaudited interim results for the six months ending on 30th June 2024. Seeka's chief executive Michael Franks stated, "Seeka has improved its financial performance due to higher kiwifruit volumes in New Zealand and Australia." The company reported a net profit before tax. read more

Cengiz Bostanci, an agricultural engineer for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Bartin, states that the aronia fruit is gaining popularity among consumers seeking a healthy diet. "Aronia is one of the medicinal aromatic plants that thrive in Turkey's fertile soil," he explains. read more

Jordan has been putting in place measures that delay the entry of Syrian trucks through the Nassib-Jaber crossing, with the aim of redirecting them towards Saudi Arabia. This has led to spoilage of goods, a decrease in their quality, and higher costs for exporters. Mohammad al-Aqqad, a member of the... read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk and the General Ports Authority of Saudi Arabia 'Mawani' have announced the opening of the largest Maersk Logistics Park in the Middle East at Jeddah Islamic Port today. The 225,000 sq. m. facility, with an investment of 250 million USD, is the largest single-site Logistics Park in the region. read more

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'RNI-Rixred' PP35353) was selected by professional judges as the Best in Show winner at the 2024 Farwest Show's New Varieties Showcase. The plant, discovered by Chris and Josh Robinson at Robinson Nursery, stands out for its unique qualities. read more

"Australia's distinctive ecosystem enables a successful agriculture industry to flourish. Essential for both international and domestic trade of fresh produce is the effective management of biosecurity risks to prevent the spread of pests, weeds, or diseases. Australia has established a solid reputation in handling biosecurity risks, which we can." read more

The CIOPORA Academy Webinar Series has announced the second set of lectures for September this year. The new series is tailored for plant breeders, intellectual property attorneys, and professionals in the plant breeding industry. It will specifically cover plant breeders' rights (PBR) in Brazil and Vietnam. read more

The mango harvest season has started in Alanya, a city in the Antalya province in southern Turkey. Alanya, known for its favorable climate, has experienced an increase in mango production. Local consumers show a preference for domestic mangoes over imported ones because of their exceptional taste and aroma. Currently, mango cultivation encompasses about read more

Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing, poses a significant challenge to citrus farming as it causes infected trees to die within a few years without a known cure. This disease is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid and leads to the production of fruits that are unsuitable for sale, except for. read more

W tym roku Kazachstan wyłonił się jako jeden z najszybciej rozwijających się rynków dla egipskich produktów owocowo-warzywnych, według EastFruit. Egipt przejął przewodnictwo w trudnej kategorii eksportu świeżych truskawek na rynek kazachski. "Egipt stał się trzecim największym dostawcą read more

"You can tell there's a shortage of tomatoes in Israel when you order a falafel, shawarma, or kebab and notice that it's green instead of red. This indicates that it's now filled with cucumbers instead of tomatoes," said Gabriel Raccah, CEO of Nativ Business Consulting, a company that imports fruits and vegetables. read more

An increasing number of women in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir are turning to floriculture as a means of livelihood. They are choosing to cultivate marigold flowers in their fields in order to achieve self-reliance. These women are being supported by the 'Mission Floriculture' scheme of the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR). read more

DiMuto, a global AgriFood trade solutions company from Singapore, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing a total of US$ 5.9 million. The round, which was led by The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, saw contributions from prominent investors including SiS Cloud Global Tech Fund 8. read more