The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has completed his visit to Japan, where he attended the ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). Before the TICAD officially began, Lamola participated in a business roundtable with Japanese officials. read more

On August 27, the first shipments of tomatoes from Europe arrived in Israel. According to the Ynet portal, the "Rami Levy Shivuk a-Shikma" chain delivered a shipment of tomatoes from Greece, while the "Bihurei Sade" company imported tomatoes from the Netherlands and Poland. The cost of importing read more

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have been harvested and stored. Reports suggest that the amount of fresh pears being exported directly from the production areas after harvesting has increased this season. The stored pears are set to begin their export schedule at the end of August. read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

The peak farm organization in the state stated that the billion-dollar profits of the major supermarkets serve as a reminder that Australian families are bearing the cost of failures in competition policy. Coles reported a $1.1 billion annual profit on Tuesday, while Woolworths announced a $1.7 billion profit on Wednesday. NSW. read more

Urban trees planted in poor-quality soil using a method inspired by a Japanese botanist show higher survival rates compared to standard approaches, as indicated by new trial results. This could potentially make it more cost-effective to establish trees. The 'Trees Outside Woodland' project, a collaboration led by... read more

A recent survey of over 1,000 Australians revealed that fewer than 25% could accurately define what a vegetable is, indicating widespread confusion. Common misconceptions included the belief that vegetables do not have seeds or that they only grow underground. This confusion is worrisome, as only 5% of respondents were able to correctly identify vegetables. read more

This was stated by the Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation at Murdoch University, Professor Rajeev Varshney. "The project will also focus on integrating genomic insights and molecular markers into practical breeding programs to remain globally competitive." read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

The leading Australian citrus and mango exporter, Nutrano Produce Group, is entering the upcoming export season with a renewed sense of confidence in the quality of its citrus products, after experiencing challenges in the industry for two consecutive seasons. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

Malaysia recently celebrated its first shipment of fresh durian to China after gaining access in June. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has appointed Kate Scott as its new chief executive, effective 17 October 2024. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

The Kroger Co. has launched Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus™, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump. This collection is exclusively available at Kroger Family of Stores starting from September 4. "We are extremely excited to partner with Lisa on this project." read more

Iran's pistachio exports have seen a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, starting from March 21, 2024. The Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that the country exported pistachios worth $352 million from March 21 to August 22, 2024. read more

Agencja Narodowego Bezpieczeństwa Żywności (ANSA) ogłosiła, że Państwo Izrael zatwierdziło import świeżych pomidorów z Republiki Mołdawii, zgodnie z decyzją Izraelskiej Służby Ochrony Roślin. Aby eksportować świeże pomidory do Izraela z Republiki Mołdawii, wymagane jest spełnienie następujących warunków. read more

Saudi Arabia has reported an annual grape production exceeding 110,500 tonnes, resulting in a self-sufficiency rate of 58 percent, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The cultivation of grapes covers an area of 4,720 hectares throughout the kingdom, with Tabuk emerging as the leader in grape cultivation. read more

Southern Russia may begin to see apples with irregular shapes, discoloration, and skin imperfections being sold as "economy" fruits due to a shortage of high-quality apples. Typically, these apples are used for making juices and purees, but this year they may be sold directly to consumers. read more

The walnut plantation owned by Walnuts.ge in Georgia has been thriving for eight years. According to the operators, the plantation is already the largest in the country and, with additional investments and management of other investors' projects, is on track to become the largest in Europe. read more