It's a tough but rewarding trade, said James Magno, head florist and operations assistant of Nene's Flower Shop in Dangwa, Philippines. Mr. Magno, who graduated with a degree in Hospitality and Industry Management, said there isn't a specific degree that teaches you the ropes of flower
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As reported by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in 2023, Kazakhstan imported 149.8 million flowers worth $61.1 million, 29% more than those valued at $47.3 million in 2022. The country's largest suppliers were Ecuador ($37.5 million), the Netherlands ($13.1 million), Kenya ($4.8 million),
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In Chile, the Royal Gala apple season usually starts in February. This year, though, it was delayed by about ten days. "There's currently very high demand, including from South America and India. The volumes are lower than last year, but the apples' color is beautiful," says Silvia Piezzi, who
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After a year of Chinese ginger's 'dramatic quality' as BR Fresh Exotics' Rob de Jong puts it, in 2022, this Dutch importer focused on Brazilian, Peruvian, and Thai products in 2023. "That went well, but price-wise, China is, for now, the best in the market," he begins. So this year, it is back to… read more

With immediate effect and until the end of Ramadan, the export of bananas to Iran and Afghanistan will be suspended or restricted. The export of onions to countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region will also be stopped. These instructions were issued to the
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A small, sweet apple called RedPop continues to make a big impression across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, according to Italian supplier and brand owner Vog. read more

Waitrose has renewed its support for RedPop, a small and sweet variety which it believes has the potential to shake up the apple category and offer shoppers something unique. read more

This would increase the value of China's O+G trade from USD 1.3 trillion in 2023 to USD 2.4 trillion in 2032, according to freshfruitportal. The consumption of tropical fruits in particular is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.46%. In the past five years, the
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On Thursday, MEPs cast their votes in favor of extending the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for an additional year, spanning from 6 June 2024 to 5 June 2025. This decision, aimed at supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia, passed
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The Mayor of Nicosia Turkish Municipality, Mehmet Harmanci, has announced plans to assist citrus producers through temporary acquisitions until export channels are established. In a statement on social media, Harmanci highlighted the absence of globally recognized testing in Turkey as a
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M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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In February 2024, Georgia witnessed a monthly inflation rate of 0.04%. According to data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia. The most notable price hikes were observed in grapes, peaches, pears, and plums compared to the same period in the previous year. Here's a rundown of the… read more

The Aussie citrus industry is going for a push to increase demand for Australian citrus overseas, ahead of significant production gains projected over coming seasons. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Citrus Australia, the $5.3M market development and quality program is ensuring the
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The Central Asian onion market is facing an ongoing crisis, according to EastFruit. A video posted by Arsen Islamoff on Facebook reveals how a farmer resorts to feeding his sheep with high-quality onions. The video, recorded by another grower, shows “clean, golden” onions being wasted.
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Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in March! This symbol is called the Mărţişor because, during the whole month, women are offered a Mărţişor, representing a small jewel or a small decoration tied to a red and white string. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over
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'The Dutch Agricultural Sector in an International Context' report shows that in 2023, the Netherlands exported €123.8 billion worth of agricultural goods, a 1.6% increase from 2022. This modest growth is attributed to price increases, as the export volume declined in 2023. The import of
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For the first time, cucumbers grown in one of the greenhouse complexes in the Orlovskaya region have been shipped to the Republic of Poland. A batch weighing 80 tons underwent all necessary inspections at the Orlovskaya phytosanitary testing laboratory. Experts from the Plant Quarantine and Seed
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Carter & Spencer recently launched a very eye-catching new carton design for their dragon fruit complete with the company's branding. "The new cartons reached the Australian market in time for Chinese New Year," explains Mark Bohringer, Director of International Business at Carter & Spencer. "We
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M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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