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

AgResearch scientists, in collaboration with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation, are leading a project to improve the flavor of Brussels sprouts. Dr. Raise Ahmad, Jihan Kim, and Scott Hutching are using a flavor peptide extracted from beef offal to enhance the taste profile of the vegetable, with the goal of adding value to it. read more

On June 19, 2024, a shipment of 109,000 cut flowers originating from the Netherlands and Israel arrived at the cargo terminal of the Airport in Sverdlovsk region, Russia from Lithuania. Phytosanitary control conducted by Rosselkhoznadzor revealed the presence of a quarantine pest, the Western flower. read more

Południowe Chińskie miasto, jest położone w Prowincji Guangxi. read more

The Customs Department in Malaysia successfully prevented two smuggling operations that tried to bring in a significant amount of alcoholic beverages hidden within shipments of fresh vegetables. Norlela Ismail, the Central Zone deputy director, reported that three refrigerated containers were confiscated during the operations. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit, which originated in China, made its way across the Pacific over a century ago, marking the start of its global journey. Zespri, a key player in the kiwifruit industry, is now ramping up its operations in China to enhance its export capabilities in light of the increasing demand. read more

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has announced Lisa May as its new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2024. May succeeds Reg Weine, who has stepped down after serving on the APAL Board for four years. Lisa May is the new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, bringing her expertise and experience. read more

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has embarked on a state visit to China, starting in Shenzhen. This visit, the first by a Peruvian leader to China in eight years, is expected to primarily center on trade talks. In anticipation of the visit, our correspondent delved into the strong trade relations. read more