Effective March 12, 2024, the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) has updated the requirements for moving bulk citrus fruit from an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine zone to a packer/processor in a Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine area. Citrus fruit may now be moved from any ACP… read more

The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit was held in Melbourne last week to celebrate 50 years of Australian engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). After 50 years of dialogue, agriculture is more important to the relationship than ever before. The Special Summit built
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ALDI strengthens its logistics capacity in Spain with the inauguration of a new logistics centre read more

The 25th edition of the Flora Expo began at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu on March 14. Organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal and the Floriculture Development Centre, the Expo will run until March 17. Chairman of the Association, Min Bahadur Tamang, shared that 73 stalls including 60
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As the sun set in Ho Chi Minh City, Hortex came to an end. The last day of the successful show took an unexpected turn as last night the Dutch royal visit, scheduled for next week and with time reserved for the Agrofood and horticulture industry, got canceled upon request of the Vietnamese
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The Queen Garnet plum harvest is currently in full swing, and it's shaping up to be another record-breaking season. With a further three to four weeks to go, it is anticipated to reach unprecedented volumes with historically high average returns to the 30+ growers across Australia. Grown in every… read more

The Israeli company Superfruiter plans to enter the European market. The company has chosen Spain as the starting point to launch a range of dwarf melons with edible rind. The company is making an initial investment of 5 million euros with which it seeks to acquire a portion of the Spanish
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In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia's largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz
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In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia's largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz
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Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial vessels have resulted in many shipping companies rerouting away from two of the world's busiest shipping routes — the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The risks posed by these attacks (primarily in the Bab al-Mandab corridor) have disrupted global trade
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Today, A.P. Møller-Mærsk released the following press statement: How Maersk built a predictable end-to-end solution to transport cherries from Chile to China. The customerThe customer is a leading Chinese importer/exporter of fruits. The company runs more than 10 wholesale stores across China
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The world ginger market is said to be split into two categories, Chinese ginger and non-Chinese ginger. Peru leads the pack in organic and certified ginger production quality, leading to higher pricing in most markets. However, the country is finishing the harvest season about two months earlier
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Australian researchers have discovered that a plant-based diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts, can significantly reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition linked to several severe health issues including stroke and heart disease. This diet shift offers a
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"The family has expanded but not our DNA, which remains firmly rooted in our historical roots despite the innovative impulses". This is how ISI Sementi describes itself to IFN after the acquisition by the Japanese multinational Mitsui&Co; read more

South Korea is grappling with a pressing issue: a scarcity of apples leading to skyrocketing prices, dubbed the "appflation" crisis. Wholesale apple prices have surged to 5,414 won ($4.11) per kilogram, marking a staggering 97.33% increase from the previous year. This sharp rise in apple prices
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A new bilateral protocol has been established between South Africa and Vietnam, opening the Vietnamese market to South African oranges. read more

Chilean cherry exports will remain broadly flat in 2023/24, but exports to China are set to hit a new record, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee. read more

The Business Meet-Up, which will take place at the Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, is the third stop on ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA's new roadshow of content-driven networking events in key Asian markets. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica brings together leading players in Thailand’s fresh produce business for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing at its Bangkok Business Meet-Up on 3 April. read more

It is the first of 63 charter ships that Zespri intends to use this season to ship around half of the expected 193 million trays or almost 695,000 tonnes of kiwifruit of the Green, SunGold and RubyRed varieties to more than 50 countries. This is an increase on the 51 charter ships,
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