The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more

New Zealand's onion growers have taken advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, which came into effect on May 1, to strengthen their position in the market. The FTA removes a 9.6% tariff on New Zealand's onion exports to the EU, potentially saving growers around $3 million per year. read more

This year has brought significantly improved growing conditions across Australia, after two years of unfavorable weather. "We experienced drought-like conditions until late summer and into autumn, which led to beneficial rainfall events without causing ground oversaturation. It was a stark contrast to the last few years." read more

The UK market has been receiving shipments of new season New Zealand apples since early April, which is considered a typical timing. "We received the first batches of Cox apples in early April, followed by the first Galas in May. The majority of Gala and Breaburn apples are expected to arrive in June, with Pink Lady apples to follow." read more

New World has been an integral part of New Zealanders' lives for 60 years, with its iconic red and black 'NW' diamond logo serving as a familiar and welcoming symbol. The inviting ambiance of New World welcomes visitors with the scent of freshly baked goods. read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na indonezyjskim rynku. read more

An intention declaration was signed by Mark Piper, CEO of Plant & Food Research, and Peter Wren-Hilton of Wharf42 on behalf of Platform10. read more

Australian company Agreva Sustainable Agriculture, a fully owned subsidiary of the Muir Group, utilized World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5th, as an opportunity to encourage growers to prioritize their soils. They emphasized the importance of healthy soil as the foundation for crop quality and yield. read more

Hort Innovation has announced an ambitious goal of investing an additional $500 million over the next decade in research and development to support Australia's $16.3 billion horticulture industry. The new Frontiers program will complement the existing levy-funded portfolio and attract new initiatives. read more

In Anning City, Yunnan Province, Southwest China, the edible rose growing industry is flourishing, with various products being made from their petals. This was reported by the website "Huanqiuwang." It comes as no surprise that the Bazhe area of Anning is referred to as the "City of Roses." With over 2,175 rural... read more

Jedna starsza kobieta południowoindyjska zaskoczyła media społecznościowe swoją naturalną metodą dojrzewania bananów bez użycia chemikaliów. W wiralowym filmie na Instagramie pokazuje, jak zakopanie surowych bananów w dziurze w ziemi może dojrzeć je w zaledwie dwa dni, zachowując ich naturalny smak. read more

Handlowe i inwestycyjne relacje międzynarodowe są kluczowymi czynnikami napędzającymi gospodarkę australijską. Tworzą one miejsca pracy i dobrobyt oraz otwierają możliwości dla australijskich przedsiębiorstw do ekspansji i dywersyfikacji na rynkach globalnych. Jeden na cztery miejsca pracy w Australii jest związany z handlem. W budżecie na lata 2024-2025 rząd australijski...

International trade and investment are key drivers of the Australian economy. It creates jobs and prosperity, and opens up opportunities for Australian businesses to expand and diversify globally. One in four Australian jobs relate to trade. In its 2024–25 Budget, the Australian Government is... read more

"We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Intercont+ from India, with the goal of improving supply chain solutions for importing and exporting food products between India and global markets. This will be achieved by utilizing our extensive cold chain network and a container facility located in Mumbai." read more

Inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor have discovered violations in the import of vegetables and berries from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Khakassia. In May 2024, specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor identified nine violations during an analysis of the FGIS "Argus-Phyto" data. read more

The Vietnamese exporter H.S IIC Company has been in business since 2018. Their main export products are coconuts and dragon fruit, which are primarily grown in the southern part of the country, mainly in Ben Tre Province and Long An Province. "We procure coconuts and dragon fruit from local farmers, which we then pack at our facility." read more

W środę, 22 maja, odbyło się oficjalne otwarcie nowego oddziału Deliflor w Japonii. W ceremonii uczestniczyli przedstawiciele ambasady holenderskiej, lokalnych agencji rządowych, instalatorów, domów aukcyjnych, grupy Beekenkamp, a także hodowców i handlowców kwiatów. Nowy, większy oddział był miejscem testów. read more

The stone fruit season in Israel started a bit later in April, due to a cold, wet spring. However, this situation has quickly changed with heatwaves sweeping through the region, as temperatures in the desert are already reaching 46 degrees this week. Ido Ben Dor, from Israel's Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries, mentioned that they have... read more

The New Zealand onion harvest concluded successfully in April, with most onions being harvested in good conditions. However, there was a small amount of onions where the harvest was delayed due to poor weather. "Growers are pleased with the quantity and quality of onions in their storage facilities," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "I would read more

India: Swiggy Instamart's new ad brings the scent of mangoes

Swiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan announced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the brand has launched a "scented" print ad that allows people to experience the aroma of fresh mangoes. read more

South Africa does not have HLB, commonly known as Asian Citrus Greening. Recently, a different and less harmful strain of citrus greening called African Citrus Greening was detected in backyard trees in a city in the Eastern Cape Province, which was incorrectly reported in the media as HLB. read more