"Plant variety protection is a global issue. In China, the awareness of variety protection has increased compared to a few years ago, but there are many things to improve," says Jiang Shengde, Chairman of Hongyue Horticultural Corp. Hongyue is a horticulture company in China which was. read more

Revenue in the global fresh fruits market is projected to reach US$726.20 billion in 2024, growing at a rate of 6.42% annually (CAGR 2024-2029). In Asia, the market is anticipated to expand even faster, with an annual growth rate of 7% and reaching US$362.30 billion in 2024. MSC, a prominent read more

A large quantity of lemons and peppers, intended for re-export and the Bulgarian market, were stopped at the Bulgarian border. Data from the Food Chain Risk Assessment Center shows 26 notifications in the rapid notification system from April 1 to June 30, with the majority of cases involving products from Turkey (25). read more

Fruit has surpassed coffee as Kenya's largest source of export revenue, according to a report in Business Daily Africa. read more

After initially restricting exports of 54 types of products, the Turkish authorities imposed a general ban in May as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continued to worsen. read more

Decyzja tureckiego rządu o wstrzymaniu handlu z Izraelem ze względu na jego bombardowanie Strefy Gazy przyczynia się do wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw dla izraelskich konsumentów, jak wynika z raportu opublikowanego w Daily Sabah. read more

The New Zealand government's decision to lift a 30-year ban on gene editing technology has been welcomed by Plant & Food Research as a step that could support the improvement of varietal development. read more

Miasto regionalne Griffith w regionie Riverina w Nowej Południowej Walii zostanie gospodarzem Kongresu Cytrusowego Australii 2025 (ACC 2025), zapewniając praktyczne środowisko do wymiany wiedzy i nawiązywania kontaktów. read more

The initial batches of Red Moon apples grown in Australia have been released to the market by Barolli Orchards, who introduced this red-fleshed variety in July. read more

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed the first detection of Varroa mite in Victoria at a property in Nangiloc, near Mildura. This discovery was made during Agriculture Victoria's routine surveillance activities, which are conducted annually during the almond pollination season. Image: Stephen read more

Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd, mentions that Indian consumers currently have a restricted selection of apples to choose from. He notes that the Indian apple market is thriving due to the delayed local crop and limited availability of imports. read more

Today, the Director of Agriculture in Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, visited the Model Lavender Farm in Nunner Ganderbal and toured various sections of the farm. During the visit, the Director was briefed by the Farm Manager and Technical Experts about the different aromatic and medicinal plants being cultivated on the farm. read more

Indonesia has requested early access to the market from New Zealand for its grape exporters in order to boost bilateral trade in fresh and dried fruits. Trade Minister Todd McClay wrapped up discussions in India with officials from various sectors including agriculture, forestry, commerce, and animal husbandry. read more

Vietnam's Mai Khoi Farm cultivates a variety of peppers known for their superior quality and health benefits. CEO Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan emphasizes the importance of their partnership with Rijk Zwaan in promoting products, offering technical support, and providing training to meet international standards. read more

In recent years, Egypt and Morocco have made significant progress in the frozen strawberry market in Japan. According to EastFruit, Morocco's presence in the Japanese market has significantly grown, with the country now being a major supplier, whereas five years ago it was only the 5th largest supplier. At the same time, Egypt has been consistently gaining ground in the market. read more

The World Potato Congress recently emphasized the important role of potatoes in addressing global challenges within the agrifood system, especially in providing food for the increasing population. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines highlighted the potato's potential as a significant source of carbohydrates. read more

Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

W światowym rynku, gdzie zrównoważoność i zdrowie są w centrum wyborów konsumentów, certyfikacja Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) zmienia sposób uprawy i eksportu tropikalnych owoców. Paul Davidson, dyrektor handlowy firmy Sol Orgánica, opowiadał o tym, jak
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HarvestR in Israel has successfully conducted laboratory tests on dsRNA-based treatments to combat fungi affecting important fruits such as grapes. The next step involves launching large-scale commercial trials, which have recently begun and will focus on grapes and pears. Gal Admati, CEO of HarvestR, stated, "We have tested this treatment on grapes and plan to expand it to include pears." read more

The regional city of Griffith in the New South Wales Riverina region will host the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, offering a conducive setting for the sharing of knowledge and valuable networking opportunities. Scheduled for 18-20 March 2025, the congress will acknowledge the recent margin read more