"In the study, we have identified three different species for the first time as the main culprits of this disease: L. iraniensis, Dia. pseudomangiferae, and Dia. ueckerae." read more

Port of Hamburg in Germany was honored at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony held in Shanghai on June 25th. read more

Taiwan has sent its first test shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan after eight years of negotiations. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Hu Jong-i told the Taipei Times that the initial 192kg fruit was well-received, and a shipment of 6 tonnes would follow. read more

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have expressed their desire to increase Vietnam's fruit exports to China at a recent economic forum. read more

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have expressed their desire to increase Vietnam's fruit exports to China at a recent economic forum. read more

Rabobank's latest projections indicate a significant increase in avocado production in Australia, with an expected 20% rise to reach 139,000 metric tonnes in the 2023-24 period. This growth is attributed to 1,500 hectares of avocado orchards maturing this year, leading to the upturn in production. read more

In the Nafke plains of Duhok, a new variety of imported potato seed called Spectra is being cultivated with the goal of increasing potato production in the region for the Iraqi market and potentially for export. Spectra is known for its consistent tuber shape, appealing yellow skin, and popularity. read more

Fashion label Balenciaga has introduced a new iteration of its Triple S sneakers, featuring Bananatex. This material, created by Swiss company QWSTION, is made from Abacá banana plants sourced from the highlands of the Philippines. Bananatex is an environmentally friendly, plastic-free canvas fabric, highlighting. read more

Flowers After Hours, Auckland's iconic flower brand known for its luxurious blooms and high-end service, has launched New Zealand's first Bloom Bar at New World Stonefields. read more

South Africa is now in the second half of its pear export season, with almost 24.5 million cartons of 12.5kg volume exported since the beginning of the year. The majority of these pears are destined for the Far East and Asia. China is a relatively new market for South Africa, having only opened up two years ago. read more

The 8th National Forum BusinessAGRO Professional Women in Agriculture - WomanAGRO has taken place today in Almería, at the Cabo de Gata-Ciudad Conference and Exhibition Center (El Toyo), an event organized by read more

Rząd indyjski rozpoczął strategię zgromadzenia 500 000 ton cebuli z celem interwencji na rynku w celu stabilizacji cen, jeśli będzie to konieczne. Dotychczas inicjatywa zakupowa doprowadziła do pozyskania około 71 000 ton. Według FreshPlaza, read more

Zesprilancia the new Choose Real campaign, coinciding with the New Zealand kiwi season. The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to encouraging consumers to prioritize fresh fruit, such as kiwifruit, which provide wellness and energy, and to make an impact. read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

AD Ports Group, a major player in global trade, logistics, and industry facilitation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saif Powertec Ltd. The agreement aims to explore potential collaboration on operational projects and developments in several ports across Bangladesh. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Al Mutawa. read more

The Commission has provided an update on the progress made by Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden in adopting the euro. The euro is the official currency of 20 EU countries that form the euro area, also known as the eurozone. All EU countries, with the exception of Denmark, use the euro. read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

During the ceremony of the trade journal Asia Cargo News in Shanghai, Darren Barton, Publisher of Asia Cargo News, presented the award to Inga Gurries, Head of Market Development Asia at Hamburg Marketing (HHM). read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced that leadership coach Lisa May will be taking over as the new chair of the Apal board of directors, starting from 3 June 2024. May will succeed Reg Weine, who stepped down after serving four years on the Apal board. read more

What can Italian fruit growers expect from the Asian stink bug this year? It is not easy to answer this question, but Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago from the Navarra Brothers Agriculture Foundation inform us about the presence of this dreaded insect in Northern Italy. read more