The "Kuban Gardeners' Union" has released a public statement calling for a ban on apple imports to Russia. The union members argue that they are capable of satisfying the market demand with their abundant domestic harvests and extensive initiatives to develop the region's fruit orchards. According to the Union, read more

In contrast to the unstable conditions in Iran's banana import market, pineapples have been consistently supplied to Iran mainly by the Philippines for the past ten years. Alireza Emami, the CEO of the Iranian trading company Zarrin Group, mentioned that the volumes of pineapple imports to Iran have increased nearly sixfold during this period. read more

The warmer autumn and wetter winter in Israel have resulted in decreased carrot yields. Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, a major carrot grower and exporter in Israel, stated that as a result, the country is facing a shortage of carrots, leading to relatively low export volumes. read more

According to sources in the sector consulted by Fruit Today, this year retailers in Spain have even bought onions from a source as unusual as China. Normally, until the end of April and the beginning of May, supermarkets do not usually buy onions. But the

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The Southern Hemisphere has started harvesting and has taken over the supply of kiwis. For South Africans, this campaign appears to be challenging. In New Zealand, the campaign is finally looking more positive after several years of challenges faced by growers and exporters. read more

Business meetings, networking activities, commercial relationships. Positive outcome for India at Macfrut, where it was present for the first time with a national pavilion coordinated by APEDA, the main authority playing a central role in exports and promotion. read more

Garlic from different origins continuously enters the European market, but Armenia, as a country of origin, is not widely recognized yet. However, if garlic producer Fruity Garden has its say, that is about to change. The company, located in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, is currently primarily focused on... read more

The beginning of the European sales season for Zespri's kiwis from New Zealand has faced challenges. In late April, mice were found in certain areas of the ship carrying the company's first shipment to the port of Zeebrugge. "The initial delivery of the yellow kiwis was also delayed by a week for us. read more

"The supply of sweet corn from India has been affected by severe weather conditions," says Swapnil Aware, a board member of Mersel Foods, an Indian fresh produce exporter. "Due to below-average monsoon rains last year, many sweet corn cultivation areas are facing drought-like conditions." read more

Apple growers in Kashmir are facing major financial difficulties due to a sharp decline in demand for their produce across India, resulting in prices dropping by over 50% compared to the previous year. The import of apples, especially from countries such as South Africa and Iran, has also increased... read more

Karaman Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Hatice Bulut, visited Gursel Caglar, one of the largest peony growers in the country, who produces in the Suduragi district, together with Omer Koka, the plant production branch manager. Provincial Director Hatice Bulut received detailed information during the visit. read more

A photo of a woman at a vegetable market in Bengaluru has gone viral because of her amusing expression. With her big round eyes bulging out, the woman seems to be staring intensely at the camera, which adds a humorous touch to her otherwise angry appearance. The image was posted on Twitter by Niharika... read more

The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now open. Asia's leading trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables will return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing together the global fresh produce industry and highlighting the complete value chain. read more

The Russians have admitted that vegetable harvests in the occupied left-bank Kherson region will decrease by 30%. The reasons cited for this decline are the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and low levels of rainfall. This information was reported by the occupying "head" of Kherson. read more

Zawalenie się cen cebuli w Azji Środkowej w sezonie 2023/24, o którym wcześniej ostrzegali analitycy EastFruit w publikacjach takich jak „Bąbelkowa cebula – co zrobią rolnicy z tą nadmierną ilością cebuli od sierpnia?” i „Czy Uzbekistan będzie w stanie uniknąć upadku...” read more

Rijk Zwaan's innovations in vegetable breeding are ensuring the sustainability of the fresh produce sector. The company will showcase some of its solution-focused varieties and concepts at this year's Hort Connections. Australia and New Zealand's largest industry trade show will be held in read more

Growing flat peaches is becoming increasingly popular among Turkish fresh produce growers, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. Afiyon states, "The flat peach, known as the donut peach, is a fruit whose production is on the rise in Turkey. We have included it in our production." read more

The Union of Farmers has detected an unusual and strong attack of a thrips in citrus crops in the south of Alicante, which, due to its virulence, could be the Scirtotrhrips aurantii, originating from Africa and Yemen.

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The Chinese edition of the International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2023 was launched by the China Flower Association at the recently concluded 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. Data indicates that China ranked first globally in terms of production scale for flowers and plants, with a significant production space dedicated to this sector. read more

The first ships are expected to be loaded at the new port of Chancay, located approximately 70 km north of Lima, at the beginning of next year. Cosco Shipping Ports, which operates over 300 terminals in 38 ports, not only in China but also in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Greece... read more