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

The 22nd Kunming International Flower Expo of China and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo, also known as the Kunming Flower Expo, which is China's top floral industry trade show, will take place from September 20, 2024 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. read more

The Russian government is optimizing agricultural supervision in response to frost damage affecting key fruit and vegetable-producing regions. This issue was discussed during a meeting on May 28 between the Russian Prime Minister and the head of the Federal Service, Rosselkhoznadzor. Experts who... read more

Aamiya Fresh Farms grow mangoes in Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. The mango season in this region typically runs from May to August. Despite experiencing some extreme weather conditions in recent months, mango production in the area has not been affected, according to Ishant Saini from Aamiya Fresh Farms. read more

From late May to June, as the blueberry seasons in Yunnan and Northeast China come to an end, Shandong blueberries dominate the market. Shandong is one of the primary regions for blueberry production in China. "The advantage of blueberries from Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the variety they offer." read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

Innovation, best practices, and passion are the shared characteristics of the 83 growers, researchers, agronomists, and other industry stakeholders who have been selected as finalists for the Horticulture Awards for Excellence. These awards aim to recognize and showcase the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in the Australian horticulture industry. read more

SAO MAI Agro is a relatively new exporter of fresh and processed fruit from Vietnam, specializing in mango, pineapple, and passion fruit. "This is our first year of market expansion," said Ahn Tran from the company. We typically grow our fruit in the highlands of Vietnam, where the read more