The Latvian government has approved a list of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus that are banned for importation. This decision, as stated on the Latvian government's website, reflects Latvia's commitment to swiftly severing economic ties with the aggressor country while upholding the
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Qatar Airways is collaborating with Dronamics to enhance its fresh produce transportation capabilities. The partnership focuses on the trial use of drones for the delivery of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, aiming to expand the airline's business in this sector. To support this initiative,
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From 13-15 March, HortEx Vietnam will commence its 6th edition at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The exhibition is set to welcome some 150 companies (200 brands) from 25 countries and an expected to welcome around 8.000 trade visitors from
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Honey Gold mango producer Piñata Farms has ended the season on a high with a record January, up 43% in volume and just less than its record season in 2022-2023. Managing director Gavin Scurr said initial predictions were for a light season following a poor winter flowering due to irregular cool
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In the aftermath of the Chinese New Year, Asia has witnessed a decrease in concerns regarding an empty repositioning crisis. This shift comes as a result of diminished demand and continued capacity expansion, leading to a decline in freight rates. Linerlytica, a Hong Kong-based analyst firm,
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The difficulties encountered by Egyptian citrus exporters in Asia, due to the Red Sea crisis, are driving them to explore other markets, says Amr Kadah, Export Manager of Fruit.Farm. "The Asian market is a major destination for Egyptian citrus, alongside the Gulf countries, Europe and Russia,"
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A delegation of Australia's major fruit and vegetable producers is travelling to Japan from 6-8 March 2024 to discuss emerging market opportunities and further enhance collaboration between the fresh produce industries of both Australia and Japan. The delegation's visit builds on a successful
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The 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC) and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) began on February 23, marking the simultaneous celebration of these two global orchid events under the slogan "Orchid Together". This embodies not only the unity of people coming together for orchids but
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Fruithandel Wouters harvested its first full crop of the PiqaBoo® in December. This red pear, described by owner Kris Wouters as a 'new fruit variety', is one of this Belgian family business's showpieces. "We deliberately chose to sell most of the production on the European market, and it went
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Darryn Keiller, founder and CEO of WayBeyond, took a deep dive into current and future solutions for the agricultural business as a speaker on the Fresh Produce Forum stage at Fruit Logistica. read more

Citrus Australia and Hort Innovation have announced the next phase of a market development programme designed to increase demand for Australian citrus overseas, ahead of significant production gains projected over coming seasons.  read more

According to January figures, plant and flower prices in Kazakhstan surged by 8.2% over the year. The Karaganda region saw the most significant rise at 41.5%, followed by Almaty (18.1%) and Astana (14.5%). While prices remained stable in Aktobe, Jambyl, and Zhetysu. Prices dropped in Pavlodar
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According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), "Climate change" means a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activities that alter the composition of the global atmosphere and it can be observed over comparable periods in addition to
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Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen are continuing their partnership. The two trade fairs aim to promote international exchange on all aspects of the horticultural industry in China. They are also opening up a new business network for German exhibitors in particular. The next event, "Hortiflorexpo
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Fruit Growers Tasmania has welcomed the Liberals 2030 Strong Plan for Agriculture, in particular the specific commitments supporting Tasmania's iconic fruit industry. "Fruit Growers Tasmania welcomes the recognition in the Liberals plan of the need to support a trade officer for the industry,"
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According to January figures, plant and flower prices in Kazakhstan surged by 8.2% over the year. The Karaganda region saw the most significant rise at 41.5%, followed by Almaty (18.1%) and Astana (14.5%). While prices remained stable in Aktobe, Jambyl, and Zhetysu. Prices dropped in Pavlodar
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Israel is having a good avocado harvest season with a return to much higher volumes than last season, with good European market demand and prices. Eitan Zvi, VP of marketing at Galilee Export in Israel, says that despite the higher volumes the prices and demand have remained strong. "The export
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